Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

Discover the unique Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus). Learn about their fascinating granary trees, distinct appearance, habitat, and nesting habits.

19-23 cm

261

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Alpine Swift

Tachymarptis melba

Discover the Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba), a masters of the sky. Learn about their physical appearance, unique aerial behavior, and nesting habits in this comprehensive guide.

20-23 cm

533

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Vulnerable
Andaman Woodpecker

Dryocopus hodgei

Discover the Andaman Woodpecker (Dryocopus hodgei), a rare endemic species of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation.

38-43 cm

471

Black Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Asian Palm Swift

Cypsiurus balasiensis

Discover the Asian Palm Swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, brownish-grey plumage, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

11-13 cm

483

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Near Threatened
Austens Brown Hornbill

Anorrhinus austeni

Discover the Austen's Brown Hornbill (Anorrhinus austeni), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status today.

60-65 cm

457

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Bar-tailed Treecreeper

Certhia himalayana

Discover the Bar-tailed Treecreeper (Certhia himalayana), a unique tree-clinging bird found in the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birding tips.

14-15 cm

382

Brown Buff

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Bay Woodpecker

Blythipicus pyrrhotis

Discover the Bay Woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

30-35 cm

469

Brown Buff

Tree-clinging Birds

Vulnerable
Beautiful Nuthatch

Sitta formosa

Discover the Beautiful Nuthatch (Sitta formosa), a rare and striking tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and conservation needs.

16-17 cm

436

Black Blue

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Black-naped Woodpecker | Gray-headed Woodpecker

Picus guerini

Discover the Black-naped Woodpecker (Picus guerini). Learn about its greyish-green appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.

30-33 cm

435

Greyish-green Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Black-rumped Flameback

Dinopium benghalense

Discover the Black-rumped Flameback (Dinopium benghalense). Learn about this golden-yellow woodpecker's physical traits, habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.

26-29 cm

448

Golden-yellow Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Black-striped Woodcreeper Least Concern
Black-striped Woodcreeper

Xiphorhynchus lachrymosus

Discover the Black-striped Woodcreeper (Xiphorhynchus lachrymosus). Learn about this striking tree-clinging bird's appearance, behavior, habitat, and diet.

20-23 cm

204

Brown Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Blond-crested Woodpecker Least Concern
Blond-crested Woodpecker

Celeus flavescens

Discover the Blond-crested Woodpecker (Celeus flavescens), a striking South American bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

30-33 cm

218

Black Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Blue-eared Barbet

Psilopogon cyanotis

Discover the Blue-eared Barbet (Psilopogon cyanotis). Learn about its vibrant green plumage, blue ear patches, unique nesting habits, and top birdwatching tips.

16-18 cm

441

Green Blue

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Blue-throated Barbet

Psilopogon asiaticus

Discover the Blue-throated Barbet (Psilopogon asiaticus). Learn about its vibrant appearance, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this bird.

22-25 cm

439

Green Blue

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Brown-backed Needletail

Hirundapus giganteus

Discover the Brown-backed Needletail (Hirundapus giganteus), a unique tree-clinging swift. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

23-25 cm

491

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Brown-fronted Woodpecker

Leiopicus auriceps

Discover the Brown-fronted Woodpecker (Leiopicus auriceps). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

18-20 cm

483

Black Brown

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Brown-headed Barbet

Psilopogon zeylanicus

Discover the Brown-headed Barbet (Psilopogon zeylanicus). Learn about its green plumage, unique calls, diet, habitat, and birdwatching tips in this expert guide.

25-27 cm

444

Green Brown

Tree-clinging Birds

Chestnut Woodpecker Least Concern
Chestnut Woodpecker

Celeus elegans

Discover the Chestnut Woodpecker (Celeus elegans), a striking tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

24-26 cm

266

Chestnut Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch

Sitta cinnamoventris

Discover the Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch (Sitta cinnamoventris). Learn about its blue-gray plumage, chestnut belly, unique climbing behavior, and forest habitat.

12-14 cm

398

Blue-gray Chestnut

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Chestnut-vented Nuthatch

Sitta nagaensis

Discover the Chestnut-vented Nuthatch (Sitta nagaensis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's physical traits, habitat, nesting habits, and expert tips.

12-13 cm

420

Grey Chestnut

Tree-clinging Birds

Choco Woodpecker Least Concern
Choco Woodpecker

Veniliornis chocoensis

Discover the Choco Woodpecker (Veniliornis chocoensis). Learn about its physical appearance, rainforest habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

18-20 cm

265

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Common Flameback

Dinopium javanense

Discover the Common Flameback (Dinopium javanense), a vibrant woodpecker species. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and top birdwatching tips.

26-32 cm

494

Yellow Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Common Swift

Apus apus

Discover the Common Swift (Apus apus). Learn about its unique aerial behavior, physical appearance, and fascinating facts about this remarkable tree-clinging bird.

16-17 cm

558

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

coppersmith barbet Least Concern
coppersmith barbet

Psilopogon haemacephalus

Learn about the Coppersmith Barbet, a colorful bird known for its hammer-like call. Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in our expert guide.

17-17 cm

5,023

Olive Green

Tree-clinging Birds