Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,646 bird species 247 featured

Least Concern
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

Black Yellow

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

700

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
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

Grey Brown

Upland Ground Birds

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

3,640

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

692

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

693

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

677

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

732

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

699

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

710

Black Brown

Tree-clinging Birds

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

802

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

637

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

3,839

Black Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

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

679

Grey Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey Black

Waders

Des Murs's Wiretail 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

Brown Rufous

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

708

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

648

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

1,496

Grey White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
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

Grey White

Waders

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

2,830

Green Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Upland Ground 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

798

Brown White

Waders