Birds of Indian Subcontinent
59 bird species 160 featured
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
2,647
Perching Birds
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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
5,575
Perching Birds
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
1,681
Perching Birds
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
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
Perching Birds
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
2,024
Perching Birds
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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
2,881
Perching Birds
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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
3,636
Perching Birds
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
2,962
Perching Birds
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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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
sapphire flycatcher
Most ViewedFicedula sapphira
11-11 cm
blue orange
Perching Birds
2,647
scaly breasted munia
Most ViewedLonchura punctulata
11-12 cm
brown black
Perching Birds
5,575
sind sparrow
Most ViewedPasser pyrrhonotus
13-13 cm
brown gray
Perching Birds
1,681
small minivet
Most ViewedPericrocotus cinnamomeus
16-16 cm
orange black
Perching Birds
3,175
southern coucal
Most ViewedCentropus (sinensis) parroti
48-48 cm
orange blue
Perching Birds
1,877
variable wheatear
Most ViewedOenanthe picata
15-15 cm
black white
Perching Birds
2,024
white eared bulbul
Most ViewedPycnonotus leucotis
20-20 cm
white gray
Perching Birds
2,881
white throated kingfisher
Most ViewedHalcyon smyrnensis
27-28 cm
blue white
Perching Birds
3,636
wire tailed swallow
Most ViewedHirundo smithii
14-14 cm
white blue
Perching Birds
2,962
yellow eyed babbler
Most ViewedChrysomma sinense
18-18 cm
brown white
Perching Birds
2,481
yellow wagtail
Most ViewedMotacilla flava
18-18 cm
yellow white
Perching Birds
2,441