Birds of Indian Subcontinent
80 bird species 222 featured
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
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
168
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds