Indian Subcontinent Birds

660 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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Least Concern
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

1,047

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Coal Tit

Periparus ater

Discover the Coal Tit (Periparus ater), a small, energetic perching bird. Learn about its grey and black plumage, woodland habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

10-12 cm

1,078

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,139

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Collared Kingfisher Least Concern
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

1,162

Blue 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

1,008

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

1,087

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

3,212

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

1,274

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

1,029

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

1,116

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

6,195

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

1,027

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

5,816

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

5,495

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

1,072

Red Brown

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

4,979

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

1,261

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

1,026

Greyish-brown White

Perching Birds

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

1,014

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

1,125

Black Chestnut

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

1,127

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

3,377

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

1,158

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

1,118

Crimson Yellow

Perching Birds