Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Common Woodshrike

Tephrodornis pondicerianus

Discover the Common Woodshrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus). Learn about its greyish-brown appearance, unique habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert bird guide.

15-18 cm

724

Greyish-brown White

Perching Birds

coppersmith barbet Least Concern
coppersmith barbet

Psilopogon haemacephalus

Learn about the Coppersmith Barbet, a colorful bird known for its hammer-like call. Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in our expert guide.

17-17 cm

5,361

Olive Green

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Coral-billed Scimitar-babbler

Pomatorhinus ferruginosus

Discover the Coral-billed Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus ferruginosus). Learn about its unique coral-red bill, olive-brown plumage, habitat, and nesting habits.

22-24 cm

716

Olive-brown Coral-red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Cotton Pygmy-goose

Nettapus coromandelianus

Discover the Cotton Pygmy-goose (Nettapus coromandelianus), one of the world's smallest ducks. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.

26-33 cm

764

White Green

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Crab-plover

Dromas ardeola

Discover the Crab-plover (Dromas ardeola), a unique wader with distinct black-and-white plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, nesting habits, and behaviors.

38-41 cm

818

White Black

Waders

Least Concern
Cream-coloured Courser

Cursorius cursor

Discover the Cream-coloured Courser (Cursorius cursor). Learn about this unique sand-colored desert wader, its habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

21-24 cm

750

Sand Black

Waders

Least Concern
Crested Bunting

Emberiza lathami

Discover the Crested Bunting (Emberiza lathami), a striking perching bird. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

16-17 cm

801

Black Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
crested hawk eagle

Nisaetus cirrhatus

Discover the Crested Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus). Learn about its size, diverse plumage, forest habitat, and hunting behavior in this complete guide.

58-77 cm

1,831

Brown Black
Least Concern
Crested Kingfisher

Megaceryle lugubris

Discover the Crested Kingfisher (Megaceryle lugubris), a striking grey and white bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.

41-43 cm

770

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
crested lark

Galerida cristata

Learn about the Crested Lark (Galerida cristata), a distinct songbird known for its prominent crest, liquid song, and preference for dry, open habitats.

18-18 cm

3,022

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
crested serpent eagle

Spilornis cheela

Learn about the Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela). Discover its habitat, snake-eating diet, physical features, and tips for birdwatchers.

56-74 cm

1,608

Black Grey
Least Concern
Crested Treeswift

Hemiprocne coronata

Discover the Crested Treeswift (Hemiprocne coronata), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

20-23 cm

837

Grey Green

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Crimson Sunbird

Aethopyga siparaja

Discover the vibrant Crimson Sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja). Learn about this stunning perching bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.

11-11 cm

787

Crimson Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Crimson-backed Sunbird

Leptocoma minima

Discover the Crimson-backed Sunbird (Leptocoma minima). Learn about this vibrant bird's habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert tips for birdwatching.

10-10 cm

777

Crimson Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Crimson-browed Finch

Carpodacus subhimachalus

Discover the Crimson-browed Finch (Carpodacus subhimachalus). Learn about its physical traits, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this bird.

19-21 cm

737

Brown Crimson

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Crow-billed Drongo

Dicrurus annectens

Discover the Crow-billed Drongo (Dicrurus annectens). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching this species.

26-27 cm

710

Black

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

Discover the Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea). Learn about its migration, physical characteristics, habitat, and tips for spotting this unique arctic wader.

18-23 cm

753

Brown White

Waders

dalmatian pelican Near Threatened
dalmatian pelican

Pelecanus crispus

Discover the Dalmatian pelican, the world's largest freshwater bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation efforts in this guide.

160-180 cm

3,705

White Orange

Seabirds

Least Concern
Darjeeling Woodpecker

Dendrocopos darjellensis

Discover the Darjeeling Woodpecker (Dendrocopos darjellensis). Learn about its unique physical traits, Himalayan habitat, diet, nesting habits, and conservation.

23-25 cm

747

Black Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Dark-breasted Rosefinch

Procarduelis nipalensis

Discover the Dark-breasted Rosefinch (Procarduelis nipalensis). Learn about its unique appearance, Himalayan habitat, diet, and essential tips for birdwatchers.

15-17 cm

746

Red Brown

Perching Birds

Dark-fronted Babbler Least Concern
Dark-fronted Babbler

Dumetia atriceps

Discover the Dark-fronted Babbler (Dumetia atriceps), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips here.

12-13 cm

747

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Dark-necked Tailorbird

Orthotomus atrogularis

Discover the Dark-necked Tailorbird (Orthotomus atrogularis). Learn about its green plumage, unique nesting habits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in Asia.

11-13 cm

775

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Dark-rumped Rosefinch

Carpodacus edwardsii

Discover the Dark-rumped Rosefinch (Carpodacus edwardsii). Learn about its crimson plumage, Himalayan habitat, unique behaviors, and essential birdwatching tips.

15-16 cm

739

Crimson Dark Brown

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Dark-rumped Swift

Apus acuticauda

Discover the Dark-rumped Swift (Apus acuticauda), a fascinating tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and conservation status in our expert guide.

14-15 cm

749

Black Brown

Tree-clinging Birds