Indian Subcontinent Birds

57 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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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

Brown White

Seabirds

Arctic Tern 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

Gray White

Seabirds

Endangered
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

Grey Black

Seabirds

Vulnerable
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

Grey White

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

White Black

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Seabirds

Brown Booby 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

Brown White

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

White Grey

Seabirds

christmas island frigatebird 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

Black White

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

White Black

Seabirds

dalmatian pelican 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

White Orange

Seabirds

darter Least Concern
darter

Anhinga melanogaster

Learn about the Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster), a unique water bird known as the snakebird. Explore its habitat, diet, and spear-fishing behavior.

85-97 cm

5,135

Black Grey

Seabirds

Near Threatened
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

Brown Pink

Seabirds

great cormorant 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

Black Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

Black Red

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

White Orange

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

White Grey

Seabirds

Endangered
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

Grey White

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Seabirds

indian cormorant 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

Black Grey

Seabirds

Endangered
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

Black White

Seabirds