Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,099 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Least Concern
ashy crowned sparrow lark
Eremopterix griseus
Learn about the Ashy-crowned sparrow-lark (Eremopterix griseus), a unique ground bird of South Asia known for its striking flight displays and sandy plumage.
12-12 cm
4,362
Perching Birds
Least Concern
ashy drongo
Dicrurus leucophaeus
Learn about the Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus). Explore its unique grey plumage, forked tail, insect-rich diet, and wide distribution across South Asia.
29-29 cm
4,102
Perching Birds
Ashy Minivet
Pericrocotus divaricatus
Discover the Ashy Minivet (Pericrocotus divaricatus). Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, migratory habits, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
18-20 cm
1,233
Perching Birds
Least Concern
ashy prinia
Prinia inornata
Learn about the Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis), a small, active warbler found in gardens and grasslands across the Indian Subcontinent.
13-13 cm
7,426
Perching Birds
Ashy Woodpigeon
Columba pulchricollis
Discover the Ashy Woodpigeon (Columba pulchricollis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching.
34-37 cm
1,280
Perching Birds
Ashy Woodswallow
Artamus fuscus
Discover the Ashy Woodswallow (Artamus fuscus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its ashy-grey plumage, insect-based diet, nesting habits, and expert tips.
16-19 cm
1,155
Perching Birds
Near Threatened
Ashy-headed Green-pigeon
Treron phayrei
Discover the Ashy-headed Green-pigeon (Treron phayrei). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this unique perching bird in the wild.
27-28 cm
1,334
Perching Birds
Ashy-throated Warbler
Phylloscopus maculipennis
Discover the Ashy-throated Warbler (Phylloscopus maculipennis). Learn about its olive-green plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.
8-10 cm
1,190
Perching Birds
Asian Barred Owlet
Glaucidium cuculoides
Discover the Asian Barred Owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides). Learn about this compact raptor's habitat, unique physical appearance, hunting diet, and nesting habits.
22-25 cm
1,327
Night Birds
Asian Blue Quail
Synoicus chinensis
Discover the Asian Blue Quail (Synoicus chinensis), a stunning upland ground bird known for its blue-grey and chestnut plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
12-14 cm
1,357
Upland Ground Birds
Asian Brown Flycatcher
Muscicapa dauurica
Discover the Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers in this guide.
12-14 cm
1,234
Perching Birds
Asian Dowitcher
Limnodromus semipalmatus
Discover the Asian Dowitcher (Limnodromus semipalmatus), a rare migratory wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and key identification tips here.
33-36 cm
1,299
Waders
Asian Emerald Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx maculatus
Discover the Asian Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx maculatus), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its vibrant green plumage, habitat, and unique nesting behaviors.
14-16 cm
1,317
Perching Birds
Asian Fairy-bluebird
Irena puella
Discover the Asian Fairy-bluebird (Irena puella), a stunning perching bird known for its vibrant blue and black plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
24-27 cm
1,163
Perching Birds
Asian Glossy Starling
Aplonis panayensis
Discover the Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis). Learn about its iridescent black-green plumage, unique habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert guide.
17-20 cm
1,238
Perching Birds
Asian Houbara
Chlamydotis macqueenii
Discover the Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii), a unique desert-dwelling bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
55-75 cm
1,291
Upland Ground Birds
Asian House Martin
Delichon dasypus
Discover the Asian House Martin (Delichon dasypus). Learn about this perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and expert tips for successful spotting.
12-13 cm
1,194
Perching Birds
Least Concern
asian koel
Eudynamys scolopaceus
Learn about the Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), a large cuckoo known for its loud calls, unique brood parasitism, and cultural significance in Asia.
43-43 cm
6,013
Perching Birds
asian openbill
Anastomus oscitans
Explore the Asian Openbill stork, famous for its unique beak gap and snail-eating habits in the wetlands of Asia. Discover its habitat, diet, and behavior.
68-68 cm
5,153
Waders
Asian Palm Swift
Cypsiurus balasiensis
Discover the Asian Palm Swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, brownish-grey plumage, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.
11-13 cm
1,281
Tree-clinging Birds
Asian Plain Martin
Riparia chinensis
Discover the Asian Plain Martin (Riparia chinensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this comprehensive bird guide.
10-11 cm
1,209
Perching Birds
Assam Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron chrysopterum
Discover the Assam Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron chrysopterum). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.
24-26 cm
1,145
Perching Birds
Austens Brown Hornbill
Anorrhinus austeni
Discover the Austen's Brown Hornbill (Anorrhinus austeni), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status today.
60-65 cm
1,214
Tree-clinging Birds
Critically Endangered
baers pochard
Aythya baeri
Learn about the rare Baer's Pochard (Aythya baeri). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and the critical conservation status of this diving duck.
41-46 cm
2,410