Birds of Indian Subcontinent
734 bird species 222 featured
Scaly-breasted Cupwing
Pnoepyga albiventer
Discover the Scaly-breasted Cupwing (Pnoepyga albiventer). Learn about this elusive bird's habitat, physical features, unique behavior, and expert birding tips.
10-11 cm
181
Perching Birds
Scarlet Finch
Carpodacus sipahi
Discover the Scarlet Finch (Carpodacus sipahi), a striking red perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips today.
14-15 cm
236
Perching Birds
Scarlet Minivet
Pericrocotus flammeus
Discover the vibrant Scarlet Minivet (Pericrocotus flammeus). Learn about its striking plumage, forest habitat, diet, and essential tips for birdwatchers.
20-22 cm
176
Perching Birds
Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker
Dicaeum cruentatum
Discover the Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum cruentatum). Learn about its vibrant red plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in Asia.
8-9 cm
162
Perching Birds
Short-billed Minivet
Pericrocotus brevirostris
Discover the Short-billed Minivet (Pericrocotus brevirostris). Learn about its vibrant plumage, forest habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.
17-20 cm
192
Perching Birds
Siberian Blue Robin
Larvivora cyane
Discover the Siberian Blue Robin (Larvivora cyane), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
13-14 cm
163
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Siberian Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus tristis
Discover the Siberian Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus tristis). Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, migratory behavior, and essential birdwatching tips.
10-12 cm
161
Perching Birds
Siberian Rubythroat
Calliope calliope
Discover the Siberian Rubythroat (Calliope calliope). Learn about its striking red throat, migratory patterns, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.
14-16 cm
161
Perching Birds
Siberian Thrush
Geokichla sibirica
Discover the Siberian Thrush (Geokichla sibirica), a striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, migratory habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
20-23 cm
138
Perching Birds
Silver-eared Mesia
Leiothrix argentauris
Discover the Silver-eared Mesia (Leiothrix argentauris), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its olive plumage, silver ear patches, habitat, and behavior.
16-18 cm
165
Perching Birds
Least Concern
sind sparrow
Passer pyrrhonotus
Discover the Sind sparrow (Passer pyrrhonotus), a unique bird of the Indus valley. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation status.
13-13 cm
2,051
Perching Birds
Slaty-backed Flycatcher
Ficedula erithacus
Discover the Slaty-backed Flycatcher (Ficedula erithacus), a small perching bird. Learn about its grey and white plumage, habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.
11-12 cm
164
Perching Birds
Slaty-backed Forktail
Enicurus schistaceus
Discover the Slaty-backed Forktail (Enicurus schistaceus), a striking grey and white river bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
20-25 cm
155
Perching Birds
Slaty-bellied Tesia
Tesia olivea
Discover the Slaty-bellied Tesia (Tesia olivea), a tiny, elusive bird of the Himalayan forests. Learn about its habitat, unique markings, and birding tips.
8-9 cm
162
Perching Birds
Slaty-blue Flycatcher
Ficedula tricolor
Discover the Slaty-blue Flycatcher (Ficedula tricolor). Learn about this small, vibrant bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers today.
11-12 cm
165
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Slaty-headed Parakeet
Himalayapsitta himalayana
Discover the Slaty-headed Parakeet. Learn about this stunning bird's physical traits, Himalayan habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.
39-41 cm
181
Perching Birds
Slender-billed Babbler
Argya longirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Babbler (Argya longirostris). Learn about this rare, brown-colored perching bird's habitat, diet, and conservation status today.
19-21 cm
184
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Slender-billed Oriole
Oriolus tenuirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Oriole (Oriolus tenuirostris), a vibrant yellow and black songbird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers today.
21-24 cm
179
Perching Birds
Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler
Pomatorhinus superciliaris
Discover the Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus superciliaris). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
20-22 cm
131
Perching Birds
small minivet
Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
Learn about the small minivet (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus). Discover its habitat across Southern Asia, its insect-based diet, breeding habits, and behavior.
16-16 cm
3,688
Perching Birds
Small Niltava
Niltava macgrigoriae
Discover the Small Niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae), a stunning blue and rufous perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birding tips.
11-12 cm
134
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Small Snowfinch
Pyrgilauda davidiana
Discover the Small Snowfinch (Pyrgilauda davidiana), a hardy perching bird of the Asian highlands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique survival behaviors.
12-14 cm
172
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Smoky Warbler
Phylloscopus fuligiventer
Discover the Smoky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuligiventer), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
10-12 cm
174
Perching Birds
Snow Pigeon
Columba leuconota
Discover the Snow Pigeon (Columba leuconota), a high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat in the Himalayas, and behavior.
31-34 cm
256
Perching Birds