Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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sapphire flycatcher Most Viewed
sapphire flycatcher

Ficedula sapphira

Discover the enchanting Sapphire Flycatcher (Ficedula sapphira), a small, vibrant blue bird of Asian montane forests. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique characteristics.

11-11 cm

2,644

blue orange

Perching Birds

scaly breasted munia Most Viewed
scaly breasted munia

Lonchura punctulata

Discover the Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata). Learn about its distinctive scale markings, habitat, diet, and global distribution in this guide.

11-12 cm

5,572

brown black

Perching Birds

sind sparrow
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

1,680

brown gray

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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

3,175

orange black

Perching Birds

southern coucal

Centropus (sinensis) parroti

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

48-48 cm

1,877

orange blue

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variable wheatear

Oenanthe picata

Discover the Variable Wheatear (Oenanthe picata). Learn about its three unique morphs, desert habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.

15-15 cm

2,023

black white

Perching Birds

white eared bulbul Most Viewed
white eared bulbul

Pycnonotus leucotis

Learn about the white-eared bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis), a smart and cheerful bird found from India to the Arabian Peninsula. Discover its habitat and diet.

20-20 cm

2,879

white gray

Perching Birds

white throated kingfisher Most Viewed
white throated kingfisher

Halcyon smyrnensis

Discover the White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis), a stunning blue and white bird found across Asia. Learn about its diverse diet, habitat, and unique behaviors.

27-28 cm

3,635

blue white

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wire tailed swallow

Hirundo smithii

Discover the wire-tailed swallow (Hirundo smithii). Learn about its unique wire-like tail, chestnut cap, diet, and behavior in Africa and Asia.

14-14 cm

2,960

white blue

Perching Birds

yellow eyed babbler Most Viewed
yellow eyed babbler

Chrysomma sinense

Learn about the yellow-eyed babbler (Chrysomma sinense). Explore its unique appearance, diet of insects and nectar, and habitat in the grasslands of Asia.

18-18 cm

2,481

brown white

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yellow wagtail

Motacilla flava

Discover the Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava). Learn about its vibrant yellow plumage, diverse subspecies, migratory behavior, and preferred habitats.

18-18 cm

2,441

yellow white

Perching Birds