Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Olive-yellow Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Perching Birds

amur falcon 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

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

Andaman Crake 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

Chestnut Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Rufous Brown

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
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

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Reddish-brown White

Night Birds

Vulnerable
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

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Black Chestnut

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
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

Brown White

Duck-like Birds

Vulnerable
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

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
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

Black Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Near Threatened
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

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Seabirds

Vulnerable
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

Grey-brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Perching Birds