Birds of Indian Subcontinent
38 bird species 222 featured
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
Seabirds
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
Seabirds
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
Seabirds
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
Seabirds
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
Seabirds
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
Seabirds
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
Seabirds
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
Seabirds
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
Seabirds
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
Seabirds
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
Seabirds
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
Seabirds
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
Seabirds
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
Seabirds