Indian Subcontinent Birds
84 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Eurasian Woodcock
Scolopax rusticola
Discover the Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), a master of camouflage. Learn about this unique wader's habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips.
33-38 cm
781
Waders
Least Concern
great egret
Ardea alba
Discover the Great Egret (Casmerodius albus). Learn about its white plumage, hunting behavior, and wetland habitats in our comprehensive guide.
90-102 cm
4,438
Waders
Great Knot
Calidris tenuirostris
Discover the Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris), a fascinating migratory wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.
26-28 cm
830
Waders
Great Thick-knee
Esacus recurvirostris
Discover the Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris), a unique wader known for its large size, distinct beak, and grey plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
50-57 cm
792
Waders
Least Concern
greater flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
Learn about the Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus). Explore facts about their pink plumage, saltwater habitats, diet, and unique breeding behaviors.
125-145 cm
4,098
Waders
Green Sandpiper
Tringa ochropus
Discover the Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus), a distinct wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert birdwatching tips for sightings.
21-24 cm
790
Waders
Least Concern
grey heron
Ardea cinerea
Learn about the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), a tall wading bird found in wetlands. Discover its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and behavior in this guide.
90-98 cm
4,320
Waders
Grey Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
Discover the Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola), a fascinating wader. Learn about its physical appearance, migratory habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
27-31 cm
845
Waders
Grey-headed Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus
Discover the Grey-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus), a striking wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and key identification tips for birdwatchers.
34-37 cm
748
Waders
Grey-tailed Tattler
Tringa brevipes
Discover the Grey-tailed Tattler (Tringa brevipes). Learn about this unique wader's appearance, migratory habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
24-27 cm
719
Waders
indian pond heron
Ardeola grayii
Learn about the Indian Pond Heron (Paddybird). Explore its amazing camouflage, diet, habitat, and unique fishing techniques in this comprehensive guide.
42-45 cm
4,539
Waders
Least Concern
indian thick knee
Burhinus indicus
Learn about the Indian thick-knee (Burhinus indicus), a nocturnal ground bird with large yellow eyes and excellent camouflage found across South Asia.
36-39 cm
3,333
Waders
intermediate egret
Ardea intermedia
Learn about the Intermediate Egret (Mesophoyx intermedia), its unique physical traits, wetland habitats, diet, and how to distinguish it from other egrets.
65-72 cm
2,783
Waders
Jack Snipe
Lymnocryptes minimus
Discover the elusive Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus). Learn about this unique wading bird's habitat, diet, identification, and expert birding tips today.
17-19 cm
813
Waders
Jerdons Courser
Rhinoptilus bitorquatus
Discover the mysterious Jerdon's Courser (Rhinoptilus bitorquatus), a critically endangered nocturnal wader. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and conservation.
27-27 cm
751
Waders
Lesser Flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor
Discover the Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor), the smallest and most numerous flamingo species. Learn about their unique pink plumage, diet, and habitat.
80-105 cm
845
Waders
Little Crake
Zapornia parva
Discover the Little Crake (Zapornia parva), a secretive wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, behavior, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird.
17-20 cm
855
Waders
Least Concern
little egret
Egretta garzetta
Discover the Little Egret (Egretta garzetta). Learn about its striking white plumage, unique hunting behaviors, and where to find this elegant wetland heron.
55-65 cm
4,160
Waders
Long-toed Stint
Calidris subminuta
Discover the Long-toed Stint (Calidris subminuta). Learn about this small wader's habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert tips for identification and spotting.
14-15 cm
743
Waders
Malay Night Heron
Gorsachius melanolophus
Discover the Malay Night Heron (Gorsachius melanolophus), a secretive chestnut and black wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.
45-50 cm
823
Waders
Marsh Sandpiper
Tringa stagnatilis
Discover the Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis), a graceful wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and essential birdwatching tips today.
22-25 cm
787
Waders
Northern Lapwing
Vanellus vanellus
Discover the Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), a striking wader bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.
28-31 cm
789
Waders
Oriental Pratincole
Glareola maldivarum
Discover the Oriental Pratincole (Glareola maldivarum). Learn about this unique wader's appearance, migratory habits, nesting behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.
23-24 cm
796
Waders