Birds of Indian Subcontinent
734 bird species 223 featured
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
128
Perching Birds
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
160
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
300
Perching Birds
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
204
Perching Birds
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
181
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
191
Perching Birds
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
4,721
Perching Birds
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
4,378
Perching Birds
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
230
Perching Birds
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
3,044
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
298
Perching Birds
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
211
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
151
Perching Birds
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
228
Perching Birds
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
174
Perching Birds
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
209
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
309
Perching Birds
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
171
Perching Birds
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
188
Perching Birds