Birds of Indian Subcontinent
121 bird species 119 featured
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common hoopoe
Upupa epops
Explore the fascinating common hoopoe (Upupa epops), a colourful Afro-Eurasian bird known for its striking orange and white plumage and unique crest.
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common kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
Learn about the Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), a vibrant blue bird known for its incredible diving skills, unique riverbank nests, and territorial behavior.
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common moorhen
Gallinula chloropus
Learn about the Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), a medium-sized water bird. Explore its habitat, diet, migration patterns, and unique physical traits.
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common myna
Acridotheres tristis
Learn about the Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis), an adaptable starling native to Asia. Discover its diet, nesting habits, and urban survival strategies.
common pigeon
Columba livia
Discover the Common Pigeon (Columba livia). Learn about its physical traits, urban habitat, unique drinking habits, and impressive homing abilities.
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common stonechat
Saxicola torquatus
Learn about the Common Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus). Discover its unique diet, habitat preferences, and how to identify this striking superspecies.
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common tailorbird
Orthotomus sutorius
Discover the Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius). Learn about its unique leaf-sewing nest, garden habitat, insect diet, and distinct upright tail.
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coppersmith barbet
Megalaima haemacephala
Learn about the Coppersmith Barbet, a colorful bird known for its hammer-like call. Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in our expert guide.
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dalmatian pelican
Pelecanus srispus
Discover the Dalmatian pelican, the world's largest freshwater bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation efforts in this guide.
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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.
egyptian vulture
Neophron percnopterus
Learn about the Egyptian vulture, the intelligent 'Pharaoh's chicken' known for using tools. Discover its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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eurasian collared dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Discover the Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), a common urban bird with a rapidly expanding global range. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
eurasian roller
Coracias garrulus
Discover the stunning Eurasian Roller (Coracias garrulus), Europe's only roller species. Learn about its vibrant colors, habitat, diet, and where to spot this beautiful migratory bird.
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eurasian spoonbill
Platalea leucorodia
Learn about the Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), a unique wading bird with a spoon-shaped bill. Explore its habitat, diet, and physical traits.
eurasian thick knee
Burhinus oedicnemus
Learn about the Eurasian thick-knee (Burhinus oedicnemus), a unique nocturnal wader known for its large yellow eyes, cryptic plumage, and desert habitat.
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great cormorant
Phalacrocoras carbo
Learn about the Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo). Discover its habitat, diet, and unique diving behaviors in this comprehensive guide for bird enthusiasts.
great crested grebe
Podiceps cristatus
Discover the Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus), famous for its elaborate mating dance, striking head plumes, and expert diving skills in freshwater lakes.
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great egret
Casmerodius albus
Discover the Great Egret (Casmerodius albus). Learn about its white plumage, hunting behavior, and wetland habitats in our comprehensive guide.
great white pelican
Pelecanus onocrotalus
Learn about the Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus). Explore its massive size, unique fishing habits, and habitat across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
greater coucal
Centropus sinensis
Explore the life of the Greater Coucal (Crow Pheasant). Learn about its unique non-parasitic nature, coppery wings, and deep resonant calls.
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greater flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
Learn about the Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus). Explore facts about their pink plumage, saltwater habitats, diet, and unique breeding behaviors.
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green bee eater
Merops orientalis
Learn about the Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis), a vibrant bird found across Africa and Asia known for its stunning plumage and expert insect-hunting skills.
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grey francolin
Francolinus pondicerianus
Learn about the Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus), known as the Teetar. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and unique features in our expert guide.
common hoopoe
Upupa epops
common kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
common moorhen
Gallinula chloropus
common myna
Acridotheres tristis
common pigeon
Columba livia
common stonechat
Saxicola torquatus
common tailorbird
Orthotomus sutorius
coppersmith barbet
Megalaima haemacephala
dalmatian pelican
Pelecanus srispus
darter
Anhinga melanogaster
dollarbird
Eurystomus orientalis
egyptian vulture
Neophron percnopterus
eurasian collared dove
Streptopelia decaocto
eurasian roller
Coracias garrulus
eurasian spoonbill
Platalea leucorodia
eurasian thick knee
Burhinus oedicnemus
great cormorant
Phalacrocoras carbo
great crested grebe
Podiceps cristatus
great egret
Casmerodius albus
great white pelican
Pelecanus onocrotalus
greater coucal
Centropus sinensis
greater flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
green bee eater
Merops orientalis
grey francolin
Francolinus pondicerianus