Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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Red-footed Booby

Sula sula

Discover the Red-footed Booby (Sula sula), the smallest of the booby species. Learn about its unique red feet, tropical habitat, nesting habits, and identification tips.

66-77 cm

249

White Red

Seabirds

Red-tailed Tropicbird Least Concern
Red-tailed Tropicbird

Phaethon rubricauda

Discover the Red-tailed Tropicbird, a stunning tropical seabird. Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, behavior, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

95-104 cm

247

White Red

Seabirds

river tern Vulnerable
river tern

Sterna aurantia

Discover the Indian River Tern (Sterna aurantia). Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and why this freshwater bird is unique among terns.

38-46 cm

3,380

Grey Black

Seabirds

Least Concern
Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

Discover the Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii), a rare and elegant seabird. Learn about its unique physical appearance, breeding habits, diet, and conservation.

33-41 cm

214

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Discover the elegant Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis), a striking white and grey seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and fascinating behaviors in this comprehensive guide.

37-43 cm

237

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Saunderss Tern

Sternula saundersi

Discover the Saunders's Tern (Sternula saundersi). Learn about this small, elegant seabird's habitat, diet, physical appearance, and conservation status today.

20-23 cm

220

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Short-tailed Shearwater

Ardenna tenuirostris

Discover the Short-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna tenuirostris), a fascinating migratory seabird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique breeding habits.

40-45 cm

224

Dark Brown Grey

Seabirds

Slender-billed Gull Least Concern
Slender-billed Gull

Larus genei

Discover the Slender-billed Gull (Larus genei). Learn about its unique physical traits, coastal habitats, migratory behavior, and essential birdwatching tips.

37-45 cm

211

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Sooty Tern

Onychoprion fuscatus

Discover the Sooty Tern (Onychoprion fuscatus), a fascinating pelagic seabird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

33-45 cm

215

Black White

Seabirds

Tropical Shearwater Least Concern
Tropical Shearwater

Puffinus bailloni

Discover the Tropical Shearwater (Puffinus bailloni), a small, agile seabird. Learn about its physical appearance, oceanic habitat, and unique behaviors in our expert guide.

27-33 cm

260

Black White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Whiskered Tern

Chlidonias hybrida

Discover the Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida), a graceful marsh bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert tips for birdwatching.

23-29 cm

235

Grey White

Seabirds

Least Concern
White-cheeked Tern

Sterna repressa

Discover the White-cheeked Tern (Sterna repressa). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and breeding habits in this comprehensive bird guide.

32-34 cm

225

Grey White

Seabirds

Least Concern
White-tailed Tropicbird

Phaethon lepturus

Discover the White-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon lepturus). Learn about its physical characteristics, oceanic habitat, unique nesting habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

70-82 cm

217

White Black

Seabirds

Least Concern
White-winged Tern

Chlidonias leucopterus

Discover the White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus), a striking migratory seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification tips.

23-27 cm

212

Black White

Seabirds