Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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Malabar Barbet

Psilopogon malabaricus

Discover the Malabar Barbet (Psilopogon malabaricus), a stunning green and red bird endemic to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

16-17 cm

214

Green Red

Tree-clinging Birds

malabar trogon Least Concern
malabar trogon

Harpactes fasciatus

Discover the vibrant Malabar Trogon (Harpactes fasciatus), an orange and black insectivorous bird of Indian and Sri Lankan forests. Learn about its unique calls, habitat, and diet.

31-31 cm

2,931

Orange Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Manipur Treecreeper

Certhia manipurensis

Discover the Manipur Treecreeper (Certhia manipurensis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

14-15 cm

128

Brown Buff

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Pacific Swift

Apus pacificus

Discover the Pacific Swift (Apus pacificus). Learn about this agile bird's appearance, aerial behavior, migratory patterns, and expert tips for spotting them.

17-18 cm

299

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Pale-headed Woodpecker Least Concern
Pale-headed Woodpecker

Gecinulus grantia

Discover the Pale-headed Woodpecker (Gecinulus grantia). Learn about its olive-green plumage, habitat, unique nesting habits, and expert birdwatching tips today.

25-27 cm

183

Olive-green Pale-yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
red headed trogon

Harpactes erythrocephalus

Discover the vibrant Red-headed Trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus). Learn about its striking orange and red plumage, habitat in Asian forests, diet of insects and fruits, and unique behaviors.

34-34 cm

2,515

Orange Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Rufous Woodpecker

Micropternus brachyurus

Discover the Rufous Woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus). Learn about its unique ant-nesting habits, rufous-brown plumage, and where to spot this elusive bird.

24-26 cm

207

Rufous-brown Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-bellied Woodpecker

Dendrocopos hyperythrus

Discover the Rufous-bellied Woodpecker (Dendrocopos hyperythrus). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

20-25 cm

206

Rufous Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Rusty-flanked Treecreeper Least Concern
Rusty-flanked Treecreeper

Certhia nipalensis

Discover the Rusty-flanked Treecreeper (Certhia nipalensis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's habitat, diet, identification, and conservation status.

14-15 cm

138

Brown Rusty

Tree-clinging Birds

Scaly-bellied Woodpecker Least Concern
Scaly-bellied Woodpecker

Picus squamatus

Discover the Scaly-bellied Woodpecker (Picus squamatus). Learn about its unique green plumage, habitat in the Himalayas, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

33-35 cm

191

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Scarlet-breasted Woodpecker

Dryobates cathpharius

Discover the Scarlet-breasted Woodpecker (Dryobates cathpharius). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

17-19 cm

176

Black Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Sikkim Treecreeper Least Concern
Sikkim Treecreeper

Certhia discolor

Discover the Sikkim Treecreeper (Certhia discolor), a unique tree-clinging bird found in the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips.

14-15 cm

122

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Silver-backed Needletail Least Concern
Silver-backed Needletail

Hirundapus cochinchinensis

Discover the Silver-backed Needletail (Hirundapus cochinchinensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and behavior.

19-20 cm

225

Brown Silver

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Sind Woodpecker

Dendrocopos assimilis

Discover the Sind Woodpecker (Dendrocopos assimilis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

20-22 cm

203

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Speckled Piculet

Picumnus innominatus

Discover the Speckled Piculet (Picumnus innominatus), a tiny, fascinating tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

9-10 cm

192

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Streak-throated Woodpecker

Picus xanthopygaeus

Discover the Streak-throated Woodpecker (Picus xanthopygaeus). Learn about its green plumage, unique nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.

27-29 cm

210

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Stripe-breasted Woodpecker

Dendrocopos atratus

Discover the Stripe-breasted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos atratus). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, unique diet, and essential birdwatching tips.

20-22 cm

175

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Velvet-fronted Nuthatch

Sitta frontalis

Discover the Velvet-fronted Nuthatch (Sitta frontalis), a vibrant tree-clinging bird. Learn about its violet-blue plumage, forest habitat, and unique behavior.

12-14 cm

131

Violet-blue Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Wallcreeper

Tichodroma muraria

Discover the Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria), a stunning cliff-dwelling bird. Learn about its unique crimson wings, high-altitude habitat, and expert tips.

15-17 cm

139

Gray Crimson

Tree-clinging Birds

wards trogon Least Concern
wards trogon

Harpactes wardi

Discover the elusive Ward's Trogon (Harpactes wardi), a stunning pink and blue bird found in Asian forests. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.

38-38 cm

2,542

Pink Blue

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Woodpecker

Dryocopus javensis

Discover the White-bellied Woodpecker (Dryocopus javensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert guide for birdwatchers.

40-48 cm

189

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-browed Piculet

Sasia ochracea

Discover the White-browed Piculet (Sasia ochracea), a tiny, vibrant tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching success.

8-10 cm

183

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-cheeked Barbet

Psilopogon viridis

Discover the White-cheeked Barbet (Psilopogon viridis), a vibrant green bird native to India. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips.

21-23 cm

213

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-cheeked Nuthatch

Sitta leucopsis

Discover the White-cheeked Nuthatch (Sitta leucopsis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

12-13 cm

132

Dark Gray White

Tree-clinging Birds