Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Dark-sided Flycatcher

Muscicapa sibirica

Discover the Dark-sided Flycatcher (Muscicapa sibirica), a small perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips in our guide.

11-12 cm

843

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Dark-sided Thrush

Zoothera marginata

Discover the Dark-sided Thrush (Zoothera marginata). Learn about this unique brown-and-white perching bird, its natural habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

24-25 cm

691

Brown White

Perching Birds

darter Least Concern
darter

Anhinga melanogaster

Learn about the Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster), a unique water bird known as the snakebird. Explore its habitat, diet, and spear-fishing behavior.

85-97 cm

3,946

Black Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Daurian Redstart

Phoenicurus auroreus

Discover the Daurian Redstart (Phoenicurus auroreus). Learn about this striking perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

14-15 cm

741

Grey Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Desert Lark

Ammomanes deserti

Discover the Desert Lark (Ammomanes deserti), a master of arid survival. Learn about its sandy appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this perching bird.

14-16 cm

762

Sandy Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Desert Wheatear

Oenanthe deserti

Discover the Desert Wheatear (Oenanthe deserti). Learn about its unique buff plumage, desert habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this remarkable species.

14-15 cm

697

Buff Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
desert whitethroat

Curruca curruca

Explore the desert whitethroat (Sylvia minula), a small warbler adapted to arid regions. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and diet in our expert guide.

13-13 cm

1,545

Grey White

Perching Birds

dollarbird Least Concern
dollarbird

Eurystomus orientalis

Discover the Oriental Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis), a stunning green and blue roller found across Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique aerial hunting skills.

28-28 cm

2,914

Green Blue

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Dunlin

Calidris alpina

Discover the Dunlin (Calidris alpina), a fascinating wader bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique physical appearance, and expert birdwatching tips today.

16-22 cm

827

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Dusky Crag Martin

Ptyonoprogne concolor

Discover the Dusky Crag Martin (Ptyonoprogne concolor), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

12-13 cm

715

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Dusky Warbler

Phylloscopus fuscatus

Discover the Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus), a small perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and expert birdwatching tips today.

11-13 cm

790

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Eastern Grass-owl

Tyto longimembris

Discover the Eastern Grass-owl (Tyto longimembris), a elusive nocturnal hunter. Learn about its habitat, physical features, and conservation status today.

32-38 cm

758

Buff White

Night Birds

Vulnerable
Eastern Imperial Eagle

Aquila heliaca

Discover the majestic Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca). Learn about this rare bird of prey's physical appearance, diet, habitat, and conservation status.

72-84 cm

891

Dark Brown Gold

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Eastern Water Rail

Rallus indicus

Discover the Eastern Water Rail (Rallus indicus), a secretive wetland bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in this comprehensive guide.

20-26 cm

764

Brown Grey

Waders

Least Concern
Eastern Yellow Wagtail

Motacilla tschutschensis

Discover the Eastern Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla tschutschensis). Learn about this vibrant yellow perching bird's habitat, diet, identification, and nesting habits.

15-17 cm

794

Yellow Olive

Perching Birds

Endangered
egyptian vulture

Neophron percnopterus

Learn about the Egyptian vulture, the intelligent 'Pharaoh's chicken' known for using tools. Discover its habitat, diet, and conservation status.

60-70 cm

3,005

White Black

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
emerald dove

Chalcophaps indica

Discover the beautiful Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica). Learn about its emerald wings, habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.

27-27 cm

1,734

Green Brown
Least Concern
Eurasian Buzzard

Buteo buteo

Discover the Eurasian Buzzard (Buteo buteo), a common bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert tips for birdwatching.

40-58 cm

743

Brown White

Birds of Prey

eurasian collared dove Least Concern
eurasian collared dove

Streptopelia decaocto

Discover the Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), a common urban bird with a rapidly expanding global range. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.

32-32 cm

3,896

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
eurasian coot

Fulica atra

Discover the Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra). Learn about its physical features, unique lobed feet, habitat, diet, and behavior in our comprehensive guide.

36-38 cm

1,682

Grey Black
Least Concern
Eurasian Crag Martin

Ptyonoprogne rupestris

Discover the Eurasian Crag Martin (Ptyonoprogne rupestris). Learn about its cliff-dwelling habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and nesting behaviors today.

14-15 cm

743

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
eurasian curlew

Numenius arquata

Learn about the Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata), Europe's largest wading bird. Discover its unique long bill, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

50-60 cm

1,695

Black Grey
Least Concern
eurasian eagle owl

Bubo bubo

Discover the majestic Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo). Learn about its impressive size, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in our comprehensive guide.

56-66 cm

1,517

Brown Black
Least Concern
eurasian hobby

Falco subbuteo

Learn about the Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo), a small, agile falcon known for its incredible speed and ability to catch dragonflies in mid-air.

27-30 cm

2,644

Brown Grey