Indian Subcontinent Birds

73 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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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

1,064

Rufous Black

Tree-clinging Birds

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

942

Brown Rusty

Tree-clinging Birds

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

1,073

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

1,074

Black Red

Tree-clinging Birds

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

1,041

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

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

1,019

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

1,149

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

1,070

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

1,039

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

1,016

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

986

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

994

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

3,591

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

1,109

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

1,041

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

1,107

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

968

Dark Gray White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-naped Woodpecker

Chrysocolaptes festivus

Discover the White-naped Woodpecker (Chrysocolaptes festivus). Learn about this striking bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for successful sighting.

31-35 cm

1,103

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-rumped Spinetail

Zoonavena sylvatica

Discover the White-rumped Spinetail (Zoonavena sylvatica), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

11-12 cm

1,065

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-tailed Nuthatch

Sitta himalayensis

Discover the White-tailed Nuthatch (Sitta himalayensis). Learn about its unique blue-gray plumage, Himalayan habitat, specialized diet, and birdwatching tips.

12-13 cm

991

Blue-gray White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-throated Needletail

Hirundapus caudacutus

Discover the White-throated Needletail, one of the fastest birds in flight. Learn about its appearance, migratory habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

19-22 cm

1,071

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-crowned Woodpecker

Leiopicus mahrattensis

Discover the Yellow-crowned Woodpecker (Leiopicus mahrattensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

17-19 cm

1,114

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-fronted Barbet

Psilopogon flavifrons

Discover the Yellow-fronted Barbet (Psilopogon flavifrons). Learn about this vibrant endemic bird of Sri Lanka, its unique habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

21-22 cm

1,048

Green Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-rumped Honeyguide

Indicator xanthonotus

Discover the Yellow-rumped Honeyguide (Indicator xanthonotus), a fascinating tree-clinging species. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique nesting behavior.

11-12 cm

911

Grey Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds