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Birds of Indian Subcontinent
138 bird species 234 featured
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
2,848
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
453
Waders
Whistling Heron
Syrigma sibilatrix
Discover the Whistling Heron (Syrigma sibilatrix). Learn about this unique South American wader's habitat, physical traits, diet, and birdwatching tips.
50-53 cm
243
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
3,616
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
475
Waders
White-rumped Sandpiper
Calidris fuscicollis
Discover the White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis). Learn about this grey and white wader's habitat, diet, migration, and expert birdwatching tips.
15-18 cm
238
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
469
Waders
Whooping Crane
Grus americana
Discover the majestic Whooping Crane (Grus americana). Learn about this endangered wading bird's habitat, diet, physical appearance, and conservation efforts.
140-160 cm
299
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
518
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
526
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
3,734
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
3,215
Waders
Yellow-breasted Crake
Laterallus flaviventer
Discover the Yellow-breasted Crake (Laterallus flaviventer). Learn about this elusive wader's habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for successful spotting.
13-15 cm
271
Waders
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Discover the Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Nyctanassa violacea). Learn about this grey and black wader, its unique coastal habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.
55-70 cm
246
Waders
Zigzag Heron
Zebrilus undulatus
Discover the elusive Zigzag Heron (Zebrilus undulatus). Learn about this rare South American wader's habitat, unique appearance, diet, and birdwatching tips.
27-30 cm
253
Waders