Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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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

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black Scarlet

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Blue White

Perching Birds

Siberian Chiffchaff 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

Grey-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Olive Silver

Perching Birds

sind sparrow 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

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Olive-green Slaty-grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Blue White

Perching Birds

Slaty-headed Parakeet 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

Green Slate

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
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

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Slender-billed Oriole 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

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Orange Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Blue Rufous

Perching Birds

Small Snowfinch 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

Brown White

Perching Birds

Smoky Warbler 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

Dark Olive Yellowish

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

White Grey

Perching Birds