Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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Near Threatened
Reddish Egret

Egretta rufescens

Discover the Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens), a unique wading bird known for its energetic hunting. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and behavior.

68-82 cm

260

Grey Red

Waders

Near Threatened
River Lapwing

Vanellus duvaucelii

Discover the River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii), a striking grey and white wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this unique river bird.

29-32 cm

505

Grey White

Waders

Near Threatened
Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

Discover the Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres), a unique wader known for its colorful plumage and foraging habits. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.

21-26 cm

504

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Rufescent Tiger-heron

Tigrisoma lineatum

Discover the Rufescent Tiger-heron (Tigrisoma lineatum). Learn about this stunning wader's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers in the wild.

60-75 cm

322

Brown Rufous

Waders

Least Concern
Ruff

Calidris pugnax

Discover the fascinating Ruff (Calidris pugnax), a unique wader bird. Learn about its distinct physical appearance, migratory patterns, diet, and nesting habits.

20-32 cm

604

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Rufous-necked Wood-rail

Aramides axillaris

Discover the Rufous-necked Wood-rail (Aramides axillaris). Learn about its unique physical traits, mangrove habitat, diet, and tips for birding success.

33-40 cm

331

Brown Rufous

Waders

Least Concern
Russet-naped Wood-rail

Aramides albiventris

Discover the Russet-naped Wood-rail (Aramides albiventris). Learn about this unique wader's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and key birdwatching tips today.

35-42 cm

286

Brown Grey

Waders

Least Concern
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

538

White Grey

Waders

Sandhill Crane Least Concern
Sandhill Crane

Grus canadensis

Discover the Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis), a majestic wading bird. Learn about its unique physical appearance, migratory habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

80-120 cm

321

Grey Red

Waders

sarus crane 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

4,902

Grey Red

Waders

Critically Endangered
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

495

White Black

Waders

Least Concern
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

449

Chestnut Grey

Waders

Critically Endangered
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

505

Grey Brown

Waders

Least Concern
Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

Discover the Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria). Learn about its unique solitary behavior, grey plumage, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

18-21 cm

275

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
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

462

Brown White

Waders

Critically Endangered
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

468

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
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

535

Brown White

Waders

Endangered
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

470

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

Discover the Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius). Learn about this unique wader's appearance, breeding habits, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

18-20 cm

278

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
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

2,574

Grey Black

Waders

Least Concern
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

512

Brown Buff

Waders

Least Concern
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

462

Grey White

Waders

Tibetan Sandplover 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

544

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Wandering Tattler

Tringa incana

Discover the Wandering Tattler (Tringa incana), a resilient shorebird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, migratory behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

25-27 cm

226

Grey White

Waders