Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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Snowy-browed Flycatcher

Ficedula hyperythra

Discover the Snowy-browed Flycatcher (Ficedula hyperythra). Learn about this small, vibrant bird's habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and nesting habits.

10-12 cm

170

Blue-grey White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Snowy-throated Babbler

Stachyris oglei

Discover the Snowy-throated Babbler (Stachyris oglei), a rare perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, unique behaviors, and conservation status.

13-14 cm

122

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
southern coucal

Centropus sinensis

Learn about the Southern Coucal (Centropus parroti). Discover its physical traits, habitat in peninsular India, diet, and unique non-parasitic behavior.

48-48 cm

2,386

Orange Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Southern Hill Myna

Gracula indica

Discover the Southern Hill Myna (Gracula indica), a vocal and striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique birdwatching tips.

23-25 cm

118

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Southern Nutcracker

Nucifraga hemispila

Discover the Southern Nutcracker (Nucifraga hemispila), a striking brown and white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and nesting habits today.

32-35 cm

191

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spanish Sparrow

Passer hispaniolensis

Discover the Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis). Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and expert tips for spotting this unique species.

14-16 cm

185

Brown White

Perching Birds

Speckled Woodpigeon Least Concern
Speckled Woodpigeon

Columba hodgsonii

Discover the Speckled Woodpigeon (Columba hodgsonii), a distinct purple and white bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips in this expert guide.

38-40 cm

253

Purple White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spectacled Finch

Callacanthis burtoni

Discover the Spectacled Finch (Callacanthis burtoni), a striking bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips here.

17-18 cm

229

Brown Red

Perching Birds

Spot-breasted Laughingthrush Least Concern
Spot-breasted Laughingthrush

Garrulax merulinus

Discover the Spot-breasted Laughingthrush (Garrulax merulinus). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert ornithology guide.

24-26 cm

131

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spot-breasted Parrotbill

Paradoxornis guttaticollis

Discover the Spot-breasted Parrotbill (Paradoxornis guttaticollis). Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips today.

18-19 cm

127

Brown White

Perching Birds

Spot-breasted Scimitar-babbler Least Concern
Spot-breasted Scimitar-babbler

Erythrogenys mcclellandi

Discover the Spot-breasted Scimitar-babbler (Erythrogenys mcclellandi). Learn about its appearance, unique behavior, habitat, and expert birding tips for enthusiasts.

22-24 cm

134

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Spot-throated Babbler Least Concern
Spot-throated Babbler

Pellorneum albiventre

Discover the Spot-throated Babbler (Pellorneum albiventre), a charming perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

16-18 cm

122

Brown White

Perching Birds

Spot-winged Grosbeak Least Concern
Spot-winged Grosbeak

Mycerobas melanozanthos

Discover the Spot-winged Grosbeak (Mycerobas melanozanthos). Learn about this striking Asian finch's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

20-22 cm

224

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

Spot-winged Rosefinch Least Concern
Spot-winged Rosefinch

Carpodacus rodopeplus

Discover the Spot-winged Rosefinch (Carpodacus rodopeplus). Learn about its deep red plumage, Himalayan habitat, unique diet, and essential birdwatching tips.

16-18 cm

221

Deep Red Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spot-winged Starling

Saroglossa spilopterus

Discover the Spot-winged Starling (Saroglossa spilopterus). Learn about this unique grey and white perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding, and identification.

19-21 cm

123

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spotted Elachura

Elachura formosa

Discover the Spotted Elachura (Elachura formosa), a unique and elusive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification tips.

10-11 cm

152

Brown White

Perching Birds

Spotted Forktail Least Concern
Spotted Forktail

Enicurus maculatus

Discover the Spotted Forktail (Enicurus maculatus), a striking black-and-white bird of Asian mountain streams. Learn about its habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

25-28 cm

154

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spotted Grasshopper-warbler

Locustella thoracica

Discover the Spotted Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella thoracica). Learn about its unique olive-brown plumage, secretive behavior, nesting habits, and expert tips.

12-14 cm

175

Olive-brown Whitish

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spotted Laughingthrush

Ianthocincla ocellata

Discover the Spotted Laughingthrush (Ianthocincla ocellata), a stunning Himalayan bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

30-33 cm

130

Brown White

Perching Birds

Square-tailed Bulbul Least Concern
Square-tailed Bulbul

Hypsipetes ganeesa

Discover the Square-tailed Bulbul (Hypsipetes ganeesa). Learn about its grey plumage, forest habitat, unique perching behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

20-22 cm

171

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo

Surniculus lugubris

Discover the Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus lugubris). Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and fascinating mimicry behavior.

22-24 cm

232

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Stork-billed Kingfisher

Pelargopsis capensis

Discover the Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this majestic bird.

35-38 cm

198

Brown Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Streak-breasted Scimitar-babbler

Pomatorhinus ruficollis

Discover the Streak-breasted Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus ruficollis). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, unique curved beak, habitat, and nesting habits.

16-19 cm

128

Olive-brown White

Perching Birds

Streak-throated Barwing Least Concern
Streak-throated Barwing

Sibia waldeni

Discover the Streak-throated Barwing (Sibia waldeni), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips today.

19-21 cm

163

Brown Buff

Perching Birds