Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Abbotts Babbler
Malacocincla abbotti
Discover the Abbott's Babbler (Malacocincla abbotti), a shy perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
16-17 cm
770
Perching Birds
Aberrant Bush-warbler
Horornis flavolivaceus
Discover the Aberrant Bush-warbler (Horornis flavolivaceus), a small olive-yellow bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
11-13 cm
806
Perching Birds
Alpine Accentor
Prunella collaris
Discover the Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris), a resilient high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, and expert birding tips here.
15-18 cm
710
Perching Birds
Alpine Swift
Tachymarptis melba
Discover the Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba), a masters of the sky. Learn about their physical appearance, unique aerial behavior, and nesting habits in this comprehensive guide.
20-23 cm
829
Tree-clinging Birds
Alpine Thrush
Zoothera mollissima
Discover the Alpine Thrush (Zoothera mollissima), a unique perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birding tips.
25-27 cm
718
Perching Birds
Altai Accentor
Prunella himalayana
Discover the Altai Accentor (Prunella himalayana), a unique perching bird of the high mountains. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and birding tips.
15-17 cm
756
Perching Birds
Least Concern
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
3,665
Birds of Prey
Andaman Boobook
Ninox affinis
Discover the Andaman Boobook (Ninox affinis), a mysterious nocturnal owl endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
25-30 cm
774
Night Birds
Andaman Coucal
Centropus andamanensis
Discover the Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis), an endemic upland ground bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and unique behavior.
45-48 cm
801
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
Andaman Crake
Rallina canningi
Discover the Andaman Crake (Rallina canningi), a elusive upland bird species native to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, appearance, and conservation status.
25-28 cm
900
Upland Ground Birds
Andaman Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia rufipennis
Discover the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia rufipennis), a unique perching bird native to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and behavior.
39-41 cm
865
Perching Birds
Andaman Cuckooshrike
Coracina dobsoni
Discover the Andaman Cuckooshrike (Coracina dobsoni), an endemic bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation.
24-27 cm
752
Perching Birds
Andaman Drongo
Dicrurus andamanensis
Discover the Andaman Drongo (Dicrurus andamanensis), an endemic perching bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors.
28-29 cm
755
Perching Birds
Andaman Nightjar
Caprimulgus andamanicus
Discover the Andaman Nightjar (Caprimulgus andamanicus), a nocturnal bird endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and unique behaviors.
24-26 cm
862
Night Birds
Andaman Scops-owl
Otus balli
Discover the Andaman Scops-owl (Otus balli), a rare, endemic nocturnal predator. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching in India.
18-20 cm
827
Night Birds
Andaman Serpent-eagle
Spilornis elgini
Discover the Andaman Serpent-eagle (Spilornis elgini), a rare raptor endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
40-50 cm
894
Birds of Prey
Andaman Shama
Copsychus albiventris
Discover the Andaman Shama (Copsychus albiventris), a stunning endemic perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.
20-27 cm
718
Perching Birds
Andaman Teal
Anas albogularis
Discover the Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis), a unique duck species endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation status.
37-47 cm
785
Duck-like Birds
Andaman Treepie
Dendrocitta bayleii
Discover the Andaman Treepie (Dendrocitta bayleii), a unique endemic bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation status.
36-40 cm
824
Perching Birds
Andaman Woodpecker
Dryocopus hodgei
Discover the Andaman Woodpecker (Dryocopus hodgei), a rare endemic species of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation.
38-43 cm
806
Tree-clinging Birds
Andaman Woodpigeon
Columba palumboides
Discover the Andaman Woodpigeon (Columba palumboides), a rare endemic species of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its size, grey plumage, habitat, and conservation status.
39-41 cm
804
Perching Birds
Arctic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
Discover the Arctic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus), a fascinating seabird known for its kleptoparasitic behavior. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.
41-46 cm
760
Seabirds
Ashambu Chilappan
Montecincla meridionalis
Discover the Ashambu Chilappan (Montecincla meridionalis), a unique endemic bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, appearance, and conservation status.
20-21 cm
644
Perching Birds
Ashy Bulbul
Hemixos flavala
Discover the Ashy Bulbul (Hemixos flavala), a distinctive grey perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.
20-21 cm
763
Perching Birds