Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,112 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
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
Waders
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Waders
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Birds of Prey
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
Perching Birds
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
Seabirds
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
Perching Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Birds of Prey
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
Perching Birds
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Birds of Prey
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds