Indian Subcontinent Birds
57 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Arctic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
Discover the Arctic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus), a fascinating seabird known for its kleptoparasitic behavior. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.
41-46 cm
1,734
Seabirds
Least Concern
Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea
Discover the Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea), the champion of migration. Learn about its unique physical traits, global habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.
33-39 cm
1,207
Seabirds
Black-bellied Tern
Sterna acuticauda
Discover the Black-bellied Tern (Sterna acuticauda), a critically endangered riverine bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation needs.
32-34 cm
1,654
Seabirds
Black-legged Kittiwake
Rissa tridactyla
Discover the Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla). Learn about this unique seabird's habitat, physical appearance, diet, and nesting behaviors in our guide.
38-42 cm
795
Seabirds
Black-naped Tern
Sterna sumatrana
Discover the Black-naped Tern (Sterna sumatrana), a sleek tropical seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
30-32 cm
1,673
Seabirds
Bridled Tern
Onychoprion anaethetus
Discover the Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus), a graceful tropical seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and nesting habits in our guide.
30-32 cm
1,812
Seabirds
Least Concern
Brown Booby
Sula leucogaster
Discover the Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster). Learn about this distinct seabird's physical traits, diet, nesting habits, and the best tips for spotting them in the wild.
64-85 cm
1,581
Seabirds
Brown Noddy
Anous stolidus
Discover the Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus), a unique tropical seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
38-45 cm
1,687
Seabirds
caspian gull
Larus cachinnans
Learn about the Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans). Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert birdwatching guide.
55-67 cm
2,777
Seabirds
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Discover the Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia), the world's largest tern species. Learn about their habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
48-60 cm
1,774
Seabirds
Vulnerable
christmas island frigatebird
Fregata andrewsi
Discover the Christmas Island Frigatebird, a critically endangered seabird known for its massive wingspan, red gular sac, and unique kleptoparasitic behavior.
89-100 cm
3,112
Seabirds
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Discover the Common Tern (Sterna hirundo), a graceful seabird. Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.
31-35 cm
1,674
Seabirds
Common White Tern
Gygis candida
Discover the Common White Tern (Gygis candida), a stunning seabird. Learn about its unique appearance, nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.
28-33 cm
1,593
Seabirds
Near Threatened
dalmatian pelican
Pelecanus crispus
Discover the Dalmatian pelican, the world's largest freshwater bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation efforts in this guide.
160-180 cm
4,796
Seabirds
flesh footed shearwater
Ardenna carneipes
Learn about the flesh-footed shearwater (Ardenna carneipes), a unique seabird known for its pink feet, deep-diving skills, and long-distance migrations.
40-45 cm
3,032
Seabirds
Least Concern
great cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Learn about the Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo). Discover its habitat, diet, and unique diving behaviors in this comprehensive guide for bird enthusiasts.
80-100 cm
4,243
Seabirds
Great Frigatebird
Fregata minor
Discover the Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor), a striking seabird known for its massive wingspan and vibrant red gular pouch. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behavior.
85-105 cm
1,757
Seabirds
great white pelican
Pelecanus onocrotalus
Learn about the Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus). Explore its massive size, unique fishing habits, and habitat across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
140-175 cm
4,108
Seabirds
Greater Crested Tern
Thalasseus bergii
Explore the world of the Greater Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii). Our expert guide covers its physical traits, breeding habits, and where to spot them.
45-49 cm
1,747
Seabirds
Grey-headed Albatross
Thalassarche chrysostoma
Discover the Grey-headed Albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma). Learn about their unique physical traits, oceanic habitat, diet, and conservation status today.
71-81 cm
866
Seabirds
gull billed tern
Gelochelidon nilotica
Learn about the Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica), a unique bird known for its gull-like bill and diverse diet of insects and small vertebrates.
33-38 cm
2,596
Seabirds
Least Concern
indian cormorant
Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
Discover the Indian Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis). Learn about its unique blue eyes, pursuit-diving diet, and habitat in the Indian Subcontinent.
63-63 cm
4,295
Seabirds
Indian Skimmer
Rynchops albicollis
Discover the unique Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis). Learn about its distinct bill, riverine habitat, endangered status, and tips for birdwatchers.
40-43 cm
1,733
Seabirds