Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,112 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Grey-headed Lapwing

Vanellus cinereus

Discover the Grey-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus), a striking wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and key identification tips for birdwatchers.

34-37 cm

1,500

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Grey-headed Parrotbill

Paradoxornis gularis

Discover the Grey-headed Parrotbill (Paradoxornis gularis). Learn about its appearance, forest habitat, unique perching behavior, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

16-18 cm

1,348

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-hooded Warbler

Phylloscopus xanthoschistos

Discover the Grey-hooded Warbler (Phylloscopus xanthoschistos). Learn about this vibrant Himalayan bird's appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birding tips.

10-11 cm

1,616

Grey Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-necked Bunting

Emberiza buchanani

Discover the Grey-necked Bunting (Emberiza buchanani). Learn about its unique grey and brown plumage, migratory habits, nesting behavior, and birding tips.

15-16 cm

1,386

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-sided Bush-warbler

Cettia brunnifrons

Discover the Grey-sided Bush-warbler (Cettia brunnifrons). Learn about this small brown and grey perching bird, its Himalayan habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

10-12 cm

1,401

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-sided Laughingthrush

Pterorhinus caerulatus

Discover the Grey-sided Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus caerulatus). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat preferences, diet, and birdwatching tips.

23-25 cm

1,488

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-tailed Tattler

Tringa brevipes

Discover the Grey-tailed Tattler (Tringa brevipes). Learn about this unique wader's appearance, migratory habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

24-27 cm

1,446

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Grey-throated Babbler

Stachyris nigriceps

Discover the Grey-throated Babbler (Stachyris nigriceps), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips today.

12-14 cm

1,508

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Grey-winged Blackbird Least Concern
Grey-winged Blackbird

Turdus boulboul

Discover the Grey-winged Blackbird (Turdus boulboul), a striking thrush found in the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and birding tips.

27-29 cm

1,485

Black Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Greylag Goose

Anser anser

Discover the Greylag Goose (Anser anser). Learn about this iconic waterfowl's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in our comprehensive bird guide.

74-91 cm

1,813

Grey Brown

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
griffon vulture

Gyps fulvus

Discover the majestic Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus). Learn about its massive wingspan, scavenger diet, mountain habitats, and unique breeding behaviors.

95-105 cm

3,545

Grey Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Ground Tit

Pseudopodoces humilis

Discover the Ground Tit (Pseudopodoces humilis), a unique perching bird of the Tibetan Plateau. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

17-19 cm

1,571

Sandy-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
gull billed tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

Learn about the Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica), a unique bird known for its gull-like bill and diverse diet of insects and small vertebrates.

33-38 cm

2,454

Grey White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Hair-crested Drongo

Dicrurus hottentottus

Discover the Hair-crested Drongo (Dicrurus hottentottus). Learn about its unique physical features, diet, habitat, and expert tips for spotting this bird.

28-32 cm

1,473

Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Heart-spotted Woodpecker

Hemicircus canente

Discover the Heart-spotted Woodpecker (Hemicircus canente). Learn about its unique black and white plumage, forest habitat, diet, and behavior in the wild.

15-16 cm

1,447

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Hen Harrier

Circus cyaneus

Discover the Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus), a striking bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, habitat, hunting behavior, and conservation status in this guide.

44-52 cm

1,510

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Hill Blue Flycatcher

Cyornis whitei

Discover the Hill Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis whitei), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification features, and birdwatching tips.

14-15 cm

1,528

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Hill Partridge

Arborophila torqueola

Learn all about the Hill Partridge (Arborophila torqueola). Discover its physical traits, habitat in the Himalayas, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.

25-27 cm

1,770

Olive-brown Rufous

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Hill Pigeon

Columba rupestris

Discover the Hill Pigeon (Columba rupestris), a hardy bird species native to high-altitude mountain regions. Learn about its appearance, diet, and nesting habits.

31-35 cm

1,631

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Bulbul

Pycnonotus leucogenys

Discover the Himalayan Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucogenys). Learn about its physical traits, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this perching bird.

18-20 cm

1,546

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Bush-robin

Tarsiger rufilatus

Discover the Himalayan Bush-robin (Tarsiger rufilatus), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this mountain gem.

13-14 cm

1,508

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Buzzard

Buteo refectus

Discover the Himalayan Buzzard (Buteo refectus), a magnificent bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, hunting habits, and conservation status.

45-54 cm

1,497

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Himalayan Cuckoo

Cuculus saturatus

Discover the Himalayan Cuckoo (Cuculus saturatus), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its grey and white plumage, habitat, diet, and unique breeding behavior.

30-34 cm

1,673

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Cutia

Cutia nipalensis

Discover the Himalayan Cutia (Cutia nipalensis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.

17-19 cm

1,515

Rufous White

Perching Birds