Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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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

326

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

244

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

268

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

193

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

124

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

211

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

122

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

200

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

203

Golden-yellow Black

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

208

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

188

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

238

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Brown-fronted Woodpecker 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

168

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

195

Green Brown

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

139

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

134

Grey Chestnut

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

202

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

271

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

4,796

Olive Green

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Darjeeling Woodpecker

Dendrocopos darjellensis

Discover the Darjeeling Woodpecker (Dendrocopos darjellensis). Learn about its unique physical traits, Himalayan habitat, diet, nesting habits, and conservation.

23-25 cm

193

Black Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Near Threatened
Dark-rumped Swift

Apus acuticauda

Discover the Dark-rumped Swift (Apus acuticauda), a fascinating tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and conservation status in our expert guide.

14-15 cm

231

Black Brown

Tree-clinging Birds

Edible-nest Swiftlet Least Concern
Edible-nest Swiftlet

Aerodramus fuciphagus

Discover the Edible-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus), a unique bird known for its nest used in gourmet soup. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and behavior.

11-12 cm

250

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Eurasian Wryneck

Jynx torquilla

Discover the Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its cryptic appearance, specialized diet, nesting habits, and behavior.

16-17 cm

201

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Freckle-breasted Woodpecker Least Concern
Freckle-breasted Woodpecker

Dendrocopos analis

Discover the Freckle-breasted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos analis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.

17-18 cm

196

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds