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Indian Subcontinent Birds
108 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Near Threatened
indian courser
Cursorius coromandelicus
Discover the Indian Courser (Cursorius coromandelicus). Learn about its dry-land habitat, unique running behavior, physical features, and diet.
23-25 cm
2,637
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
5,378
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
4,211
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
3,703
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
1,611
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
1,512
Waders
lesser adjutant
Leptoptilos javanicus
Discover the Lesser Adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus). Learn about this large, shy stork's habitat, diet, and conservation status in Asia's wetlands.
110-130 cm
2,903
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
1,696
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
1,619
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
5,161
Waders
Least Concern
little stint
Calidris minuta
Learn about the Little Stint (Calidris minuta), one of the world's smallest shorebirds. Explore its migration, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
12-14 cm
2,371
Waders
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Discover the Long-billed Dowitcher (Limnodromus scolopaceus). Learn about this unique wader's habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
27-30 cm
1,022
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
1,484
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
1,802
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
1,659
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
1,580
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
1,561
Waders
Pacific Golden Plover
Pluvialis fulva
Discover the Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva). Learn about this stunning gold and black wader, its migration patterns, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
23-26 cm
1,532
Waders
pacific reef egret
Egretta sacra
Learn about the Pacific reef egret (Egretta sacra). Explore its unique color morphs, coastal habitats, diet, and behavior in this expert guide.
58-58 cm
2,762
Waders
painted stork
Mycteria leucocephala
Discover the Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala), a stunning wader from tropical Asia known for its pink feathers, unique hunting style, and wetland habitat.
93-100 cm
4,846
Waders
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Discover the Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos), a unique long-distance migrant. Learn about its appearance, breeding habits, diet, and birdwatching tips.
19-23 cm
1,069
Waders
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Hydrophasianus chirurgus
Discover the Pheasant-tailed Jacana, a unique wading bird known for its long tail. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
39-58 cm
1,590
Waders
Pied Avocet
Recurvirostra avosetta
Discover the Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta), a striking black-and-white wader. Learn about its unique appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
42-45 cm
1,519
Waders
Pin-tailed Snipe
Gallinago stenura
Discover the Pin-tailed Snipe (Gallinago stenura), a fascinating wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
25-27 cm
1,540
Waders