Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker Least Concern
Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker

Dendrocopos macei

Discover the Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos macei). Learn about its unique physical traits, natural habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.

18-20 cm

175

Black Fulvous

Tree-clinging Birds

Glossy Swiftlet Least Concern
Glossy Swiftlet

Collocalia esculenta

Discover the Glossy Swiftlet (Collocalia esculenta), a small, distinctive tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, behavior, and nesting habits.

9-10 cm

288

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Golden-throated Barbet

Psilopogon franklinii

Discover the Golden-throated Barbet (Psilopogon franklinii). Learn about this vibrant green bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

22-24 cm

209

Green Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Great Barbet

Psilopogon virens

Discover the Great Barbet (Psilopogon virens), a vibrant tree-clinging bird found in the Himalayas. Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

32-35 cm

216

Green Brown

Tree-clinging Birds

Great Hornbill Vulnerable
Great Hornbill

Buceros bicornis

Discover the majestic Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, unique nesting behavior, and conservation status today.

95-120 cm

178

Black Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Vulnerable
Great Slaty Woodpecker

Mulleripicus pulverulentus

Discover the Great Slaty Woodpecker (Mulleripicus pulverulentus). Learn about its slaty-grey plumage, unique habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for enthusiasts.

48-58 cm

249

Slaty-grey Buff

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Great Spotted Woodpecker

Dendrocopos major

Discover the Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major). Learn about this striking tree-clinging bird, its habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

20-24 cm

191

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Greater Flameback

Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus

Discover the Greater Flameback (Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus). Learn about this stunning yellow and red woodpecker, its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

33-35 cm

196

Yellow Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Greater Yellownape

Chrysophlegma flavinucha

Discover the Greater Yellownape (Chrysophlegma flavinucha), a striking olive-green woodpecker. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birding tips.

33-35 cm

217

Olive-green Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Grey-capped Woodpecker Least Concern
Grey-capped Woodpecker

Picoides canicapillus

Discover the Grey-capped Woodpecker (Picoides canicapillus). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for spotting this unique bird.

13-15 cm

177

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Heart-spotted Woodpecker

Hemicircus canente

Discover the Heart-spotted Woodpecker (Hemicircus canente). Learn about its unique black and white plumage, forest habitat, diet, and behavior in the wild.

15-16 cm

198

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Himalayan Flameback Least Concern
Himalayan Flameback

Dinopium shorii

Discover the Himalayan Flameback (Dinopium shorii), a striking tree-clinging woodpecker. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

28-30 cm

193

Yellow Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Swiftlet

Aerodramus brevirostris

Discover the Himalayan Swiftlet (Aerodramus brevirostris), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, appearance, habitat, and behaviors in our expert guide.

13-14 cm

265

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Himalayan Woodpecker Least Concern
Himalayan Woodpecker

Dendrocopos himalayensis

Discover the Himalayan Woodpecker (Dendrocopos himalayensis). Learn about its physical traits, nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this mountain bird.

23-25 cm

166

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Hodgsons Treecreeper Least Concern
Hodgsons Treecreeper

Certhia hodgsoni

Discover the Hodgson's Treecreeper (Certhia hodgsoni). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird, its Himalayan habitat, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

12-14 cm

135

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
House Swift

Apus nipalensis

Discover the House Swift (Apus nipalensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

13-15 cm

252

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Indian Nuthatch

Sitta castanea

Discover the Indian Nuthatch (Sitta castanea), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in India.

12-13 cm

126

Grey Chestnut

Tree-clinging Birds

Indian Pygmy Woodpecker Least Concern
Indian Pygmy Woodpecker

Picoides nanus

Discover the Indian Pygmy Woodpecker (Picoides nanus). Learn about this tiny tree-clinging bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.

12-13 cm

195

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Indian Spotted Creeper

Salpornis spilonota

Discover the Indian Spotted Creeper (Salpornis spilonota). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's habitat, diet, behavior, and tips for spotting it.

13-15 cm

136

Dark Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Indian Swiftlet Least Concern
Indian Swiftlet

Aerodramus unicolor

Discover the Indian Swiftlet (Aerodramus unicolor). Learn about this agile tree-clinging bird, its physical appearance, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.

12-13 cm

245

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Kashmir Nuthatch

Sitta cashmirensis

Discover the Kashmir Nuthatch (Sitta cashmirensis), a unique tree-clinging bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and nesting habits.

12-13 cm

128

Grey Buff

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Lesser Yellownape

Picus chlorolophus

Discover the Lesser Yellownape (Picus chlorolophus), a vibrant tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

25-27 cm

203

Green Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Lineated Barbet

Psilopogon lineatus

Discover the Lineated Barbet (Psilopogon lineatus), a vibrant tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips here.

25-30 cm

207

Green Brown

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Little Swift

Apus affinis

Discover the Little Swift (Apus affinis), a fascinating tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, distinct black and white plumage, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

12-14 cm

294

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds