Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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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

236

Brown White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

Discover the Black Tern (Chlidonias niger), a unique marsh-dwelling seabird. Learn about its striking black plumage, migratory habits, diet, and nesting behavior.

23-28 cm

226

Black Grey

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

202

Grey Black

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

216

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

253

Grey White

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

266

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

233

Brown 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

233

White Grey

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

254

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

215

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

3,092

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

3,188

Black Grey

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

2,463

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

243

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

2,559

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

220

White Grey

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

2,476

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

236

Black White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

Discover the Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus). Learn about its physical appearance, coastal habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

51-64 cm

224

Grey White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Lesser Crested Tern

Thalasseus bengalensis

Discover the Lesser Crested Tern (Thalasseus bengalensis). Learn about this elegant seabird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification features.

35-43 cm

226

Grey White

Seabirds

little cormorant Least Concern
little cormorant

Microcarbo niger

Explore the life of the Little Cormorant (Phalacrocorax niger). Learn about its habitat, diet of fish, diving behavior, and physical characteristics.

51-51 cm

3,058

Black Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Little Tern

Sternula albifrons

Discover the Little Tern (Sternula albifrons). Learn about this small seabird's physical traits, unique coastal habitat, diet, and essential conservation status.

21-25 cm

228

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

Discover the Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra), a striking white and black seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors in this expert guide.

74-91 cm

277

White Black

Seabirds

Least Concern
Pomarine Jaeger

Stercorarius pomarinus

Discover the Pomarine Jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus). Learn about this aggressive seabird's habitat, unique hunting behaviors, identification, and conservation.

46-51 cm

202

Brown White

Seabirds