Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Near Threatened
Chevron-breasted Babbler

Stachyris roberti

Discover the Chevron-breasted Babbler (Stachyris roberti), a small, unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips for birdwatchers.

10-11 cm

664

Dark Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Chin Hills Wren-babbler

Spelaeornis oatesi

Discover the Chin Hills Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis oatesi), a rare perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in the wild.

11-12 cm

715

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
chinese pond heron

Ardeola bacchus

Discover the Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus). Learn about its habitat in East Asian wetlands, unique breeding plumage, diet, and behavior.

52-52 cm

1,909

White Black
Chinese Rubythroat Least Concern
Chinese Rubythroat

Calliope tschebaiewi

Discover the Chinese Rubythroat (Calliope tschebaiewi), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

13-15 cm

718

Brown Red

Perching Birds

christmas island frigatebird Vulnerable
christmas island frigatebird

Fregata andrewsi

Discover the Christmas Island Frigatebird, a critically endangered seabird known for its massive wingspan, red gular sac, and unique kleptoparasitic behavior.

90-100 cm

2,022

Black White
Chukar Least Concern
Chukar

Alectoris chukar

<p>Learn about the <strong>Chukar (Alectoris chukar)</strong>, a medium-sized upland ground bird known for its grey and brown plumage and rocky habitat.</p>

32-35 cm

1,046

Grey Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Near Threatened
Cinereous Vulture

Aegypius monachus

Discover the Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus), a massive bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.

100-120 cm

814

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Citrine Wagtail

Motacilla citreola

Discover the Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola), a vibrant yellow perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips here.

15-18 cm

753

Yellow Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Clamorous Reed-warbler

Acrocephalus stentoreus

Discover the Clamorous Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus stentoreus). Learn about its physical traits, wetland habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

18-20 cm

777

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Coal Tit

Periparus ater

Discover the Coal Tit (Periparus ater), a small, energetic perching bird. Learn about its grey and black plumage, woodland habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

10-12 cm

746

Grey Black

Perching Birds

collared falconet Least Concern
collared falconet

Microhierax caerulescens

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

2,300

Black Orange

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Collared Grosbeak

Mycerobas affinis

Discover the Collared Grosbeak (Mycerobas affinis). Learn about this striking yellow and black perching bird, its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

22-24 cm

818

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Collared Kingfisher Least Concern
Collared Kingfisher

Todiramphus chloris

Discover the Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris). Learn about this vibrant blue and white bird, its mangrove habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

22-25 cm

803

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Collared Pratincole

Glareola pratincola

Discover the Collared Pratincole (Glareola pratincola), a unique wader with swallow-like flight. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.

24-28 cm

739

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Collared Sand Martin

Riparia riparia

Discover the Collared Sand Martin (Riparia riparia). Learn about this small brown perching bird, its unique nesting habits, migratory patterns, and diet.

12-13 cm

704

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Collared Scops-owl

Otus lettia

Discover the Collared Scops-owl (Otus lettia), a mysterious night bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful observation.

23-25 cm

752

Grey-brown Buff

Night Birds

Collared Treepie Least Concern
Collared Treepie

Dendrocitta frontalis

Discover the Collared Treepie (Dendrocitta frontalis), a unique Himalayan bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips today.

30-33 cm

801

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
common babbler

Argya caudata

Learn about the common babbler (Turdoides caudata). Explore its physical traits, dry scrub habitat, social behavior, and diet in this comprehensive guide.

23-23 cm

2,930

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Common Buttonquail

Turnix sylvaticus

Discover the Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus). Learn about this secretive upland ground bird's appearance, diet, unique breeding habits, and conservation.

15-16 cm

780

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

2,711

Grey Black

Waders

Least Concern
Common Cuckoo

Cuculus canorus

Discover the Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). Learn about its unique brood parasitic behavior, physical traits, habitat, and tips for birdwatching.

32-34 cm

884

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Common Flameback

Dinopium javanense

Discover the Common Flameback (Dinopium javanense), a vibrant woodpecker species. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and top birdwatching tips.

26-32 cm

735

Yellow Red

Tree-clinging Birds

common goldeneye Least Concern
common goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

Learn about the Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula). Discover its unique golden eyes, diving habits, nesting behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

42-50 cm

1,706

Black White
Least Concern
Common Green Magpie

Cissa chinensis

Discover the Common Green Magpie (Cissa chinensis), a stunning tropical perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

37-39 cm

714

Green Red

Perching Birds