Birds of Indian Subcontinent
225 bird species 160 featured
Most Viewed
white throated kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
Discover the White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis), a stunning blue and white bird found across Asia. Learn about its diverse diet, habitat, and unique behaviors.
27-28 cm
3,636
Perching Birds
wilsons storm petrel
Oceanites oceanicus
Learn about Wilson's Storm Petrel (Oceanites oceanicus), one of the world's most abundant seabirds, known for its incredible migrations and pelagic lifestyle.
15-19 cm
973
wire tailed swallow
Hirundo smithii
Discover the wire-tailed swallow (Hirundo smithii). Learn about its unique wire-like tail, chestnut cap, diet, and behavior in Africa and Asia.
14-14 cm
2,962
Perching Birds
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
3,159
Waders
yellow bittern
Lxobrychus sinensis
Discover the Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis). Learn about its habitat in freshwater marshes, diet of fish and insects, and unique physical features.
38-38 cm
1,581
Most Viewed
yellow eyed babbler
Chrysomma sinense
Learn about the yellow-eyed babbler (Chrysomma sinense). Explore its unique appearance, diet of insects and nectar, and habitat in the grasslands of Asia.
18-18 cm
2,481
Perching Birds
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yellow footed green pigeon
Treron phoenicopterus
Discover the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon (Hariyal). Learn about the state bird of Maharashtra, its habitat, diet, and unique physical characteristics.
33-33 cm
2,106
Upland Ground Birds
yellow wagtail
Motacilla flava
Discover the Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava). Learn about its vibrant yellow plumage, diverse subspecies, migratory behavior, and preferred habitats.
18-18 cm
2,441
Perching Birds
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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
2,690
Waders
white throated kingfisher
Most ViewedHalcyon smyrnensis
27-28 cm
blue white
Perching Birds
3,636
wilsons storm petrel
Oceanites oceanicus
15-19 cm
brown white
973
wire tailed swallow
Most ViewedHirundo smithii
14-14 cm
white blue
Perching Birds
2,962
woolly necked stork
Most ViewedCiconia episcopus
75-92 cm
black white
Waders
3,159
yellow bittern
Most ViewedLxobrychus sinensis
38-38 cm
yellow black
1,581
yellow eyed babbler
Most ViewedChrysomma sinense
18-18 cm
brown white
Perching Birds
2,481
yellow footed green pigeon
Most ViewedTreron phoenicopterus
33-33 cm
green olive
Upland Ground Birds
2,106
yellow wagtail
Most ViewedMotacilla flava
18-18 cm
yellow white
Perching Birds
2,441
yellow wattled lapwing
Most ViewedVanellus malabaricus
26-28 cm
brown white
Waders
2,690