Birds of Indian Subcontinent
734 bird species 222 featured
Near Threatened
Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush
Pterorhinus nuchalis
Discover the Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus nuchalis). Learn about this unique perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation.
23-26 cm
117
Perching Birds
Chestnut-bellied Rock-thrush
Monticola rufiventris
Discover the Chestnut-bellied Rock-thrush (Monticola rufiventris). Learn about its vibrant blue and chestnut plumage, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
20-22 cm
157
Perching Birds
Chestnut-capped Babbler
Timalia pileata
Discover the Chestnut-capped Babbler (Timalia pileata). Learn about this distinct perching bird's physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
15-17 cm
111
Perching Birds
Chestnut-crowned Bush-warbler
Cettia major
Discover the Chestnut-crowned Bush-warbler (Cettia major), a secretive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birding tips.
12-13 cm
158
Perching Birds
Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron erythrocephalum
Discover the Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron erythrocephalum). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, unique vocalizations, habitat, and nesting habits.
24-26 cm
135
Perching Birds
Chestnut-crowned Warbler
Phylloscopus castaniceps
Discover the Chestnut-crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus castaniceps). Learn about this olive-green perching bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and nesting habits.
9-11 cm
168
Perching Birds
Chestnut-eared Bunting
Emberiza fucata
Discover the Chestnut-eared Bunting (Emberiza fucata). Learn about this striking perching bird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
15-16 cm
261
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Chestnut-fronted Shrike-babbler
Pteruthius aenobarbus
Discover the Chestnut-fronted Shrike-babbler (Pteruthius aenobarbus). Learn about this unique species' appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
11-12 cm
206
Perching Birds
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
Merops leschenaulti
Discover the Chestnut-headed Bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti). Learn about its vibrant green and chestnut plumage, insect-based diet, and tropical habitats.
18-21 cm
202
Perching Birds
Chestnut-headed Tesia
Cettia castaneocoronata
Discover the Chestnut-headed Tesia (Cettia castaneocoronata). Learn about this vibrant perching bird's habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips.
8-10 cm
162
Perching Birds
Chestnut-shouldered Bush-sparrow
Gymnoris xanthocollis
Discover the Chestnut-shouldered Bush-sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birding success.
12-14 cm
169
Perching Birds
Chestnut-tailed Starling
Sturnia malabarica
Discover the Chestnut-tailed Starling (Sturnia malabarica). Learn about its unique gray and chestnut plumage, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for enthusiasts.
19-21 cm
120
Perching Birds
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo
Clamator coromandus
Discover the Chestnut-winged Cuckoo (Clamator coromandus), a striking perching bird. Learn about its chestnut wings, unique behavior, and habitat in this expert guide.
37-45 cm
230
Perching Birds
Chevron-breasted Babbler
Stachyris roberti
Discover the Chevron-breasted Babbler (Stachyris roberti), a small, unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips for birdwatchers.
10-11 cm
115
Perching Birds
Chin Hills Wren-babbler
Spelaeornis oatesi
Discover the Chin Hills Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis oatesi), a rare perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in the wild.
11-12 cm
135
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Chinese Fulvetta
Fulvetta striaticollis
Discover the Chinese Fulvetta (Fulvetta striaticollis), a small, charming perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips.
11-12 cm
128
Perching Birds
Chinese Grasshopper-warbler
Locustella tacsanowskia
Discover the Chinese Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella tacsanowskia). Learn about this elusive perching bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and identification tips.
12-14 cm
180
Perching Birds
Chinese Rubythroat
Calliope tschebaiewi
Discover the Chinese Rubythroat (Calliope tschebaiewi), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.
13-15 cm
166
Perching Birds
Citrine Wagtail
Motacilla citreola
Discover the Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola), a vibrant yellow perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips here.
15-18 cm
198
Perching Birds
Clamorous Reed-warbler
Acrocephalus stentoreus
Discover the Clamorous Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus stentoreus). Learn about its physical traits, wetland habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
18-20 cm
165
Perching Birds
Claudias Leaf-warbler
Phylloscopus claudiae
Discover the Claudia's Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus claudiae). Learn about this olive-green perching bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.
10-12 cm
162
Perching Birds
Collared Grosbeak
Mycerobas affinis
Discover the Collared Grosbeak (Mycerobas affinis). Learn about this striking yellow and black perching bird, its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
22-24 cm
262
Perching Birds
Collared Kingfisher
Todiramphus chloris
Discover the Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris). Learn about this vibrant blue and white bird, its mangrove habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.
22-25 cm
207
Perching Birds