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444 bird species -: 3 Critically Endangered
Slaty-breasted Rail
Lewinia striata
Discover the Slaty-breasted Rail (Lewinia striata), a secretive wading bird. Learn about its chestnut and grey plumage, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
25-30 cm
722
Waders
Slaty-legged Crake
Rallina eurizonoides
Discover the Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides), a secretive upland ground bird. Learn about its physical appearance, diet, habitat, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
21-25 cm
744
Upland Ground Birds
small minivet
Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
Learn about the small minivet (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus). Discover its habitat across Southern Asia, its insect-based diet, breeding habits, and behavior.
16-16 cm
4,215
Perching Birds
small prantincole
Glareola lactea
Learn about the Small Pratincole (Glareola lactea), a unique shorebird of Asia. Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
16-19 cm
1,773
southern coucal
Centropus sinensis
Learn about the Southern Coucal (Centropus parroti). Discover its physical traits, habitat in peninsular India, diet, and unique non-parasitic behavior.
48-48 cm
2,899
Perching Birds
Southern Hill Myna
Gracula indica
Discover the Southern Hill Myna (Gracula indica), a vocal and striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique birdwatching tips.
23-25 cm
623
Perching Birds
Near Threatened
spot billed pelican
Pelecanus philippensis
Explore the world of the Spot-billed Pelican. Learn about its unique spotted bill, tree-nesting habits, and its life in the wetlands of Southern Asia.
140-140 cm
2,244
Spotted Crake
Porzana porzana
Discover the Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana), a secretive wader. Learn about its size, distinct brown and white plumage, habitat, and birdwatching tips.
19-24 cm
821
Waders
Least Concern
spotted dove
Spilopelia chinensis
Learn about the Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis), a common resident bird across Asia known for its unique white-spotted collar and peaceful nature.
30-30 cm
4,535
Upland Ground Birds
spotted owlet
Athene brama
Discover the Spotted Owlet (Athene brama), a small nocturnal bird of Asia. Learn about its urban adaptation, diverse diet, and unique nesting habits.
21-21 cm
4,216
Night Birds
spotted redshank
Tringa erythropus
Learn about the Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus), a striking migratory wader known for its black breeding plumage and long red legs.
29-32 cm
1,693
Square-tailed Bulbul
Hypsipetes ganeesa
Discover the Square-tailed Bulbul (Hypsipetes ganeesa). Learn about its grey plumage, forest habitat, unique perching behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.
20-22 cm
716
Perching Birds
Sri Lanka Frogmouth
Batrachostomus moniliger
Discover the mysterious Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger). Learn about its nocturnal behavior, unique grey and white appearance, and habitat.
20-23 cm
743
Night Birds
steppe eagle
Aquila nipalensis
Discover the Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis). Learn about its dry habitat, diverse hunting techniques, diet of susliks, and physical characteristics.
76-80 cm
3,096
Birds of Prey
Stork-billed Kingfisher
Pelargopsis capensis
Discover the Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this majestic bird.
35-38 cm
726
Perching Birds
Streak-throated Swallow
Petrochelidon fluvicola
Discover the Streak-throated Swallow (Petrochelidon fluvicola). Learn about its physical traits, nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this agile flyer.
11-12 cm
678
Perching Birds
Streak-throated Woodpecker
Picus xanthopygaeus
Discover the Streak-throated Woodpecker (Picus xanthopygaeus). Learn about its green plumage, unique nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.
27-29 cm
759
Tree-clinging Birds
streaked shearwater
Calonectris leucomelas
Learn about the Streaked Shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas), a pelagic seabird known for following fishing boats and nesting in forested hills.
48-48 cm
1,987
Streaked Weaver
Ploceus manyar
Discover the Streaked Weaver (Ploceus manyar), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.
12-14 cm
727
Perching Birds
Striolated Bunting
Emberiza striolata
Discover the Striolated Bunting (Emberiza striolata), a resilient perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
13-14 cm
763
Perching Birds
Sulphur-bellied Warbler
Phylloscopus griseolus
Discover the Sulphur-bellied Warbler (Phylloscopus griseolus). Learn about this unique olive-grey perching bird, its habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.
10-12 cm
737
Perching Birds
swinhoes storm petrel
Hydrobates monorhis
Learn about the Swinhoe's storm petrel, a mysterious nocturnal seabird. Explore its habitat, dark plumage, and unique breeding habits in the Pacific.
20-20 cm
1,907
Sykess Lark
Galerida deva
Discover the Sykes's Lark (Galerida deva), a small perching bird native to India. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birdwatching tips today.
12-14 cm
712
Perching Birds
Sykess Nightjar
Caprimulgus mahrattensis
Discover the Sykes's Nightjar (Caprimulgus mahrattensis), a master of camouflage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this guide.
22-24 cm
803
Night Birds