Birds of Indian Subcontinent

121 bird species 119 featured

alexandrine parakeet Featured
alexandrine parakeet

Psittacula eupatria

Discover the Alexandrine Parakeet, a stunning green and pink parrot named after Alexander the Great. Learn about its size, diet, habitat, and fascinating feral populations worldwide.

53-53 cm 3,056
green pink
Perching Birds
amur falcon Featured
amur falcon

Falco amurensis

Discover the Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis), a small raptor famous for its incredible long-distance migration from Siberia to Southern Africa.

28-31 cm 2,203
brown gray
Birds of Prey
ashy crowned sparrow lark Featured
ashy crowned sparrow lark

Eremopterix griseus

Learn about the Ashy-crowned sparrow-lark (Eremopterix griseus), a unique ground bird of South Asia known for its striking flight displays and sandy plumage.

12-12 cm 2,468
black gray
Perching Birds
Featured
ashy drongo

Dicrurus leucophaeus

Learn about the Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus). Explore its unique grey plumage, forked tail, insect-rich diet, and wide distribution across South Asia.

29-29 cm 2,193
black gray
Perching Birds
ashy prinia Featured
ashy prinia

Prinia inornata

Learn about the Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis), a small, active warbler found in gardens and grasslands across the Indian Subcontinent.

13-13 cm 5,144
gray brown
Perching Birds
asian koel Featured
asian koel

Eudynamys scolopanceus

Learn about the Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), a large cuckoo known for its loud calls, unique brood parasitism, and cultural significance in Asia.

43-43 cm 3,956
black gray
Perching Birds
Featured
asian openbill

Anastomus oscitans

Explore the Asian Openbill stork, famous for its unique beak gap and snail-eating habits in the wetlands of Asia. Discover its habitat, diet, and behavior.

68-68 cm 3,211
black white
Waders
bay backed shrike Featured
bay backed shrike

Lanius vittatus

Discover the Bay-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus), a small South Asian predator known for its maroon mantle and unique hunting habits in dry scrub habitats.

17-17 cm 2,021
gray maroon
Perching Birds
baya weaver Featured
baya weaver

Ploceus philippinus

Learn about the Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus), famous for its intricate hanging nests, unique breeding displays, and diverse diet across Asia.

15-15 cm 4,426
yellow gray
Perching Birds
Featured
black crowned night heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Discover the Black-crowned Night Heron. Learn about its nocturnal behavior, diverse diet, global habitat, and unique physical features in our expert guide.

58-65 cm 2,347
black gray
Waders
Featured
black drongo

Dicrurus macrocercus

Discover the Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus), a fearless Asian bird known as the 'King Crow' for its aggressive defense and distinctive forked tail.

28-28 cm 3,070
black blue
Perching Birds
black eagle Featured
black eagle

Ictinaetus malayensis

Learn about the Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis), a unique raptor of tropical Asia known for its slow canopy flight and specialized nest-raiding habits.

69-81 cm 1,946
black brown
Birds of Prey
black headed ibis Featured
black headed ibis

Threskiornis melanocephalus

Discover the Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus), a versatile wading bird of South and Southeast Asia. Learn about its striking white and black plumage, diverse habitats, and fascinating diet.

75-75 cm 3,812
white black
Waders
black kite Featured
black kite

Milvus migrans

Learn about the Black Kite (Milvus migrans), a versatile bird of prey known for its scavenging habits, soaring flight, and distinctive forked tail.

58-66 cm 2,156
black brown
Birds of Prey
black redstart Featured
black redstart

Phoenicurus ochruros

Comprehensive guide to the Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros). Explore its unique orange-red tail, rocky habitats, and diverse diet of insects and berries.

15-15 cm 2,695
black orange
Perching Birds
Featured
black stork

Ciconia nigra

Discover the elusive Black Stork (Ciconia nigra). Learn about its habitat, diet, shy behavior, and migration patterns in this comprehensive SEO guide.

90-100 cm 1,568
black white
Waders
black winged kite Featured
black winged kite

Elanus caeruleus

Learn about the Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus), a small raptor famous for its hovering flight, striking red eyes, and unique hunting behavior.

31-34 cm 3,098
white black
Birds of Prey
black winged stilt Featured
black winged stilt

Himantopus himantopus

Learn about the Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus), a graceful wader known for its exceptionally long pink legs and striking black and white plumage.

35-40 cm 2,882
black white
Waders
bluethroat Featured
bluethroat

Luscinia svecica

Learn about the bluethroat (Luscinia svecica), a stunning migratory bird known for its iridescent blue bib, unique subspecies, and fascinating breeding habits.

15-15 cm 2,725
blue brown
Perching Birds
brahminy kite Featured
brahminy kite

Hailiastur indus

Learn about the Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus), a stunning raptor with chestnut plumage and white head found near water bodies from India to Australia.

48-48 cm 1,747
brown white
Birds of Prey
brahminy starling   brahminy myna Featured
brahminy starling brahminy myna

Sturnia pagodarum

Discover the Brahminy Starling (Sturnia pagodarum). Learn about its unique black crest, habitat in dry open country, and its diverse diet in this expert guide.

21-21 cm 3,776
orange black
Perching Birds
cattle egret Featured
cattle egret

Bubulcus ibis

Learn about the Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis), a unique heron known for following livestock and its stunning orange-buff breeding plumage.

48-53 cm 2,468
white orange
Waders
collared falconet
collared falconet

Microhierax careulescens

Discover the Collared Falconet (Microhierax caerulescens), a tiny but fierce raptor found in the forests of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.

18-18 cm 877
black orange
Birds of Prey
Featured
common crane

Grus grus

Learn about the Common Crane (Grus grus), a majestic bird found across Eurasia. Discover its physical traits, diverse habitat, and omnivorous diet.

110-120 cm 1,503
gray black
Waders
alexandrine parakeet
alexandrine parakeet

Psittacula eupatria

53-53 cm green , pink Perching Birds 3,056
amur falcon
amur falcon

Falco amurensis

28-31 cm brown , gray Birds of Prey 2,203
ashy crowned sparrow lark
ashy crowned sparrow lark

Eremopterix griseus

12-12 cm black , gray Perching Birds 2,468
ashy drongo

Dicrurus leucophaeus

29-29 cm black , gray Perching Birds 2,193
ashy prinia
ashy prinia

Prinia inornata

13-13 cm gray , brown Perching Birds 5,144
asian koel
asian koel

Eudynamys scolopanceus

43-43 cm black , gray Perching Birds 3,956
asian openbill

Anastomus oscitans

68-68 cm black , white Waders 3,211
bay backed shrike
bay backed shrike

Lanius vittatus

17-17 cm gray , maroon Perching Birds 2,021
baya weaver
baya weaver

Ploceus philippinus

15-15 cm yellow , gray Perching Birds 4,426
black crowned night heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

58-65 cm black , gray Waders 2,347
black drongo

Dicrurus macrocercus

28-28 cm black , blue Perching Birds 3,070
black eagle
black eagle

Ictinaetus malayensis

69-81 cm black , brown Birds of Prey 1,946
black headed ibis
black headed ibis

Threskiornis melanocephalus

75-75 cm white , black Waders 3,812
black kite
black kite

Milvus migrans

58-66 cm black , brown Birds of Prey 2,156
black redstart
black redstart

Phoenicurus ochruros

15-15 cm black , orange Perching Birds 2,695
black stork

Ciconia nigra

90-100 cm black , white Waders 1,568
black winged kite
black winged kite

Elanus caeruleus

31-34 cm white , black Birds of Prey 3,098
black winged stilt
black winged stilt

Himantopus himantopus

35-40 cm black , white Waders 2,882
bluethroat
bluethroat

Luscinia svecica

15-15 cm blue , brown Perching Birds 2,725
brahminy kite
brahminy kite

Hailiastur indus

48-48 cm brown , white Birds of Prey 1,747
brahminy starling   brahminy myna
brahminy starling brahminy myna

Sturnia pagodarum

21-21 cm orange , black Perching Birds 3,776
cattle egret
cattle egret

Bubulcus ibis

48-53 cm white , orange Waders 2,468
collared falconet
collared falconet

Microhierax careulescens

18-18 cm black , orange Birds of Prey 877
common crane

Grus grus

110-120 cm gray , black Waders 1,503