Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,646 bird species 247 featured
Curl-crested Aracari
Pteroglossus beauharnaisii
Discover the Curl-crested Araçari (Pteroglossus beauharnaisii), a unique Amazonian bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status today.
40-46 cm
567
Perching Birds
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
700
Waders
Curve-billed Tinamou
Nothoprocta curvirostris
Discover the Curve-billed Tinamou (Nothoprocta curvirostris), a unique upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birding tips.
22-25 cm
57
Upland Ground Birds
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
3,640
Seabirds
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
692
Tree-clinging Birds
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
693
Perching Birds
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
677
Perching Birds
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
732
Perching Birds
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
699
Perching Birds
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
710
Tree-clinging Birds
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
802
Perching Birds
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
637
Perching Birds
Darwin's Nothura
Nothura darwinii
Discover the Darwin's Nothura (Nothura darwinii), a unique upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status today.
24-26 cm
0
Upland Ground Birds
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
679
Perching Birds
Demoiselle Crane
Anthropoides virgo
Discover the Demoiselle Crane (Anthropoides virgo), the smallest crane species. Learn about their physical appearance, migratory patterns, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
85-100 cm
670
Waders
Least Concern
Des Murs's Wiretail
Sylviorthorhynchus desmurii
Discover the unique Des Murs's Wiretail (Sylviorthorhynchus desmurii). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird.
14-16 cm
1,063
Perching Birds
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
708
Perching Birds
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
648
Perching Birds
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
1,496
Perching Birds
Diademed Plover
Phegornis mitchellii
Discover the Diademed Plover (Phegornis mitchellii), a rare and elusive wader found in the high Andes. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, and behavior.
19-22 cm
585
Waders
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
2,830
Perching Birds
Double-striped Thick-knee
Burhinus bistriatus
Discover the Double-striped Thick-knee (Burhinus bistriatus), an intriguing upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birding tips.
43-50 cm
510
Upland Ground Birds