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Sanderling
Calidris alba
Discover the Sanderling (Calidris alba), a small, energetic wader known for its rapid movements along shorelines. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
18-21 cm
226
Waders
Vulnerable
sarus crane
Grus antigone
Discover the majestic Sarus Crane, the world's tallest flying bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique trumpeting duet, and conservation status.
156-180 cm
4,547
Waders
Siberian Crane
Leucogeranus leucogeranus
Discover the Siberian Crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus), an endangered white wader. Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory behavior, and conservation status.
125-140 cm
256
Waders
Slaty-breasted Rail
Lewinia striata
Discover the Slaty-breasted Rail (Lewinia striata), a secretive wading bird. Learn about its chestnut and grey plumage, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
25-30 cm
211
Waders
Sociable Lapwing
Vanellus gregarius
Discover the Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius), a rare and endangered wader. Learn about its unique physical appearance, migratory habitat, and status.
27-30 cm
272
Waders
Solitary Snipe
Gallinago solitaria
Discover the Solitary Snipe (Gallinago solitaria), a elusive wader. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.
29-31 cm
284
Waders
Spoon-billed Sandpiper
Calidris pygmaea
Discover the unique Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea). Learn about its distinct bill, critical endangered status, migratory patterns, and habitat.
14-16 cm
227
Waders
Spotted Crake
Porzana porzana
Discover the Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana), a secretive wader. Learn about its size, distinct brown and white plumage, habitat, and birdwatching tips.
19-24 cm
302
Waders
Spotted Greenshank
Tringa guttifer
Discover the Spotted Greenshank (Tringa guttifer), a rare and endangered wader. Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory habits, and conservation status.
29-32 cm
249
Waders
striated heron
Butorides striata
Discover the Striated Heron (Butorides striata). Learn about its blue-grey plumage, diverse habitat in mangroves, diet, and unique breeding habits.
40-48 cm
2,380
Waders
Swinhoes Snipe
Gallinago megala
Discover the Swinhoe's Snipe (Gallinago megala), a fascinating wader. Learn about its physical features, migratory habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
27-29 cm
249
Waders
Terek Sandpiper
Xenus cinereus
Discover the Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinereus), a unique grey and white wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.
22-25 cm
240
Waders
Least Concern
Tibetan Sandplover
Charadrius atrifrons
Discover the Tibetan Sandplover (Charadrius atrifrons), a fascinating wader. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips in this comprehensive guide.
19-21 cm
283
Waders
Least Concern
western reef egret
Egretta gularis
Explore the Western Reef Egret (Egretta gularis). Learn about its unique hunting styles, coastal habitats, and breeding habits in our comprehensive guide.
55-65 cm
2,621
Waders
Western Water Rail
Rallus aquaticus
Discover the Western Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus), a secretive wader. Learn about its brown and blue-grey appearance, wetland habitat, and unique birdwatching tips.
23-28 cm
248
Waders
Least Concern
white stork
Ciconia ciconia
Discover the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia). Learn about its impressive migration, nesting habits, diet, and the legends surrounding this iconic large bird.
100-125 cm
3,393
Waders
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White-eared Night Heron
Oroanassa magnifica
Discover the elusive White-eared Night Heron (Oroanassa magnifica). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and why this rare wader is a prized sighting for birdwatchers.
54-56 cm
240
Waders
White-tailed Lapwing
Vanellus leucurus
Discover the White-tailed Lapwing (Vanellus leucurus), a unique wader. Learn about its habitat, physical features, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
26-29 cm
236
Waders
Wood Sandpiper
Tringa glareola
Discover the Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola), a graceful wading bird. Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory habits, diet, and nesting behavior today.
19-21 cm
238
Waders
Wood Snipe
Gallinago nemoricola
Discover the Wood Snipe (Gallinago nemoricola), a rare and elusive wader. Learn about its unique physical traits, forest habitat, diet, and conservation status.
28-32 cm
262
Waders
Near Threatened
woolly necked stork
Ciconia episcopus
Learn about the woolly-necked stork (Ciconia episcopus). Explore its unique white downy neck, iridescent feathers, wetland habitats, and fascinating behaviors.
75-92 cm
3,548
Waders
Least Concern
yellow wattled lapwing
Vanellus malabaricus
Discover the yellow-wattled lapwing (Vanellus malabaricus), a unique ground bird endemic to the Indian Subcontinent known for its striking yellow facial wattles.
26-28 cm
3,013
Waders