Indian Subcontinent Birds

64 bird species    -: 20 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

1,904

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

1,294

Gray White

Seabirds

black headed gull Least Concern
black headed gull

Larus ridibundus

Learn all about the Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus). Discover its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification tips for birdwatchers.

35-39 cm

4,181

Grey 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

1,776

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

1,814

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

922

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

1,845

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

1,984

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

1,691

Brown White

Seabirds

brown headed gull Least Concern
brown headed gull

Larus brunnicephalus

Discover the Brown-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus). Learn about its migratory habits, physical features, and coastal habitats in this expert guide.

41-45 cm

2,728

Grey 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

1,849

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

2,947

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

1,933

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

3,321

Black White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Common Gull-billed Tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

Discover the Common Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica). Learn about its unique physical traits, coastal habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

33-43 cm

152

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

1,839

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

1,738

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

5,001

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

5,321

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

3,174

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

4,439

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

1,936

Black Red

Seabirds

great white pelican 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

4,286

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

1,902

White Grey

Seabirds