Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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Collared Myna Least Concern
Collared Myna

Acridotheres albocinctus

Discover the Collared Myna (Acridotheres albocinctus), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

25-27 cm

126

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Collared Sand Martin

Riparia riparia

Discover the Collared Sand Martin (Riparia riparia). Learn about this small brown perching bird, its unique nesting habits, migratory patterns, and diet.

12-13 cm

157

Brown White

Perching Birds

Collared Treepie Least Concern
Collared Treepie

Dendrocitta frontalis

Discover the Collared Treepie (Dendrocitta frontalis), a unique Himalayan bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips today.

30-33 cm

174

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
common babbler

Argya caudata

Learn about the common babbler (Turdoides caudata). Explore its physical traits, dry scrub habitat, social behavior, and diet in this comprehensive guide.

23-23 cm

2,390

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Common Cuckoo

Cuculus canorus

Discover the Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). Learn about its unique brood parasitic behavior, physical traits, habitat, and tips for birdwatching.

32-34 cm

297

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Common Green Magpie

Cissa chinensis

Discover the Common Green Magpie (Cissa chinensis), a stunning tropical perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

37-39 cm

199

Green Red

Perching Birds

Common Hill Myna Least Concern
Common Hill Myna

Gracula religiosa

Discover the Common Hill Myna (Gracula religiosa), a talented mimic known for its striking black plumage, yellow wattles, and incredible vocal abilities.

27-30 cm

176

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

common hoopoe Least Concern
common hoopoe

Upupa epops

Explore the fascinating common hoopoe (Upupa epops), a colourful Afro-Eurasian bird known for its striking orange and white plumage and unique crest.

31-31 cm

5,044

Orange White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Common Iora

Aegithina tiphia

Discover the Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia), a vibrant yellow perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for successful birdwatching.

12-15 cm

189

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

common kingfisher Least Concern
common kingfisher

Alcedo atthis

Learn about the Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), a vibrant blue bird known for its incredible diving skills, unique riverbank nests, and territorial behavior.

16-16 cm

4,720

Black Orange

Perching Birds

common myna Least Concern
common myna

Acridotheres tristis

Learn about the Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis), an adaptable starling native to Asia. Discover its diet, nesting habits, and urban survival strategies.

25-25 cm

4,374

Brown Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Common Rosefinch

Carpodacus erythrinus

Discover the Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus). Learn about its striking red plumage, unique migratory patterns, diet, nesting habits, and identification.

13-15 cm

228

Red Brown

Perching Birds

common stonechat Least Concern
common stonechat

Saxicola torquatus

Learn about the Common Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus). Discover its unique diet, habitat preferences, and how to identify this striking superspecies.

13-13 cm

3,041

Brown White

Perching Birds

common tailorbird Least Concern
common tailorbird

Orthotomus sutorius

Discover the Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius). Learn about its unique leaf-sewing nest, garden habitat, insect diet, and distinct upright tail.

13-13 cm

3,814

Olive White

Perching Birds

Common Woodpigeon Least Concern
Common Woodpigeon

Columba palumbus

Discover the Common Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and interesting facts in our expert guide.

38-44 cm

296

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Common Woodshrike

Tephrodornis pondicerianus

Discover the Common Woodshrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus). Learn about its greyish-brown appearance, unique habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert bird guide.

15-18 cm

209

Greyish-brown White

Perching Birds

Coral-billed Scimitar-babbler Least Concern
Coral-billed Scimitar-babbler

Pomatorhinus ferruginosus

Discover the Coral-billed Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus ferruginosus). Learn about its unique coral-red bill, olive-brown plumage, habitat, and nesting habits.

22-24 cm

148

Olive-brown Coral-red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Crested Bunting

Emberiza lathami

Discover the Crested Bunting (Emberiza lathami), a striking perching bird. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

16-17 cm

226

Black Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Crested Finchbill

Spizixos canifrons

Discover the Crested Finchbill (Spizixos canifrons), a unique green perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips here.

19-22 cm

171

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Crested Kingfisher

Megaceryle lugubris

Discover the Crested Kingfisher (Megaceryle lugubris), a striking grey and white bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.

41-43 cm

208

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
crested lark

Galerida cristata

Learn about the Crested Lark (Galerida cristata), a distinct songbird known for its prominent crest, liquid song, and preference for dry, open habitats.

18-18 cm

2,485

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Crested Treeswift

Hemiprocne coronata

Discover the Crested Treeswift (Hemiprocne coronata), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

20-23 cm

306

Grey Green

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Crimson Sunbird

Aethopyga siparaja

Discover the vibrant Crimson Sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja). Learn about this stunning perching bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.

11-11 cm

167

Crimson Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Crimson-backed Sunbird

Leptocoma minima

Discover the Crimson-backed Sunbird (Leptocoma minima). Learn about this vibrant bird's habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert tips for birdwatching.

10-10 cm

185

Crimson Yellow

Perching Birds