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Birds of Indian Subcontinent
138 bird species 234 featured
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
Waders
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
508
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
332
Waders
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
Waders
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
541
Waders
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
322
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
4,904
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
495
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
449
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
506
Waders
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
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
463
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
468
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
535
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
472
Waders
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
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
2,574
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
512
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
465
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
544
Waders
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
227
Waders