Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,488 bird species 234 featured
Andaman Scops-owl
Otus balli
Discover the Andaman Scops-owl (Otus balli), a rare, endemic nocturnal predator. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching in India.
18-20 cm
495
Night Birds
Andaman Serpent-eagle
Spilornis elgini
Discover the Andaman Serpent-eagle (Spilornis elgini), a rare raptor endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
40-50 cm
456
Birds of Prey
Andaman Shama
Copsychus albiventris
Discover the Andaman Shama (Copsychus albiventris), a stunning endemic perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.
20-27 cm
454
Perching Birds
Andaman Teal
Anas albogularis
Discover the Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis), a unique duck species endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation status.
37-47 cm
557
Duck-like Birds
Andaman Treepie
Dendrocitta bayleii
Discover the Andaman Treepie (Dendrocitta bayleii), a unique endemic bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation status.
36-40 cm
525
Perching Birds
Andaman Woodpecker
Dryocopus hodgei
Discover the Andaman Woodpecker (Dryocopus hodgei), a rare endemic species of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation.
38-43 cm
471
Tree-clinging Birds
Andaman Woodpigeon
Columba palumboides
Discover the Andaman Woodpigeon (Columba palumboides), a rare endemic species of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its size, grey plumage, habitat, and conservation status.
39-41 cm
530
Perching Birds
Andean Avocet
Recurvirostra andina
Discover the Andean Avocet (Recurvirostra andina), a unique wader found in the high Andes. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and breeding behaviors.
42-48 cm
287
Waders
Least Concern
Andean Coot
Fulica ardesiaca
Discover the Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca), a fascinating waterbird of the South American highlands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and behavior.
40-48 cm
297
Duck-like Birds
Andean Duck
Oxyura ferruginea
Discover the Andean Duck (Oxyura ferruginea), a unique stiff-tailed waterfowl. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birding in the Andes.
40-48 cm
284
Duck-like Birds
Andean Ibis
Theristicus branickii
Discover the Andean Ibis (Theristicus branickii). Learn about this unique high-altitude wader, its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting it in the wild.
70-75 cm
301
Waders
Least Concern
Andean Motmot
Momotus aequatorialis
Discover the Andean Motmot (Momotus aequatorialis). Learn about this striking green and blue perching bird, its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
40-48 cm
292
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Andean Snipe
Gallinago jamesoni
Discover the Andean Snipe (Gallinago jamesoni), a unique wader of the high Andes. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, breeding habits, and birding tips.
28-32 cm
243
Waders
Arctic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
Discover the Arctic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus), a fascinating seabird known for its kleptoparasitic behavior. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.
41-46 cm
526
Seabirds
Arctic Loon
Gavia arctica
Discover the Arctic Loon (Gavia arctica), a fascinating duck-like bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this unique species.
58-73 cm
485
Duck-like Birds
Ashambu Chilappan
Montecincla meridionalis
Discover the Ashambu Chilappan (Montecincla meridionalis), a unique endemic bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, appearance, and conservation status.
20-21 cm
388
Perching Birds
Ashy Bulbul
Hemixos flavala
Discover the Ashy Bulbul (Hemixos flavala), a distinctive grey perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.
20-21 cm
470
Perching Birds
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
3,328
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
3,173
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
472
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
6,187
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
501
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
504
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
507
Perching Birds