Indian Subcontinent Birds
45 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
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
1,455
Seabirds
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
1,019
Seabirds
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
1,362
Seabirds
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
275
Seabirds
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
1,391
Seabirds
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
1,483
Seabirds
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
1,352
Seabirds
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
1,385
Seabirds
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
1,474
Seabirds
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
1,411
Seabirds
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
1,332
Seabirds
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
4,418
Seabirds
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
3,930
Seabirds
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
1,457
Seabirds
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
3,796
Seabirds
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
1,447
Seabirds
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
510
Seabirds
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
3,994
Seabirds
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
1,427
Seabirds
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
1,420
Seabirds
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
1,437
Seabirds
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
4,519
Seabirds
Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
Discover the Little Gull (Hydrocoloeus minutus), the world's smallest gull species. Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birding tips.
25-30 cm
1,070
Seabirds