Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,270 bird species    -: 20 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
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

1,904

Brown White

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

1,710

Black Grey

Duck-like Birds

Arctic Tern Least Concern
Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

Discover the Arctic Tern (Sterna paradisaea), the champion of migration. Learn about its unique physical traits, global habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.

33-39 cm

1,294

Gray White

Seabirds

Vulnerable
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

1,682

Grey-brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

2,018

Grey White

Perching Birds

ashy crowned sparrow lark 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

5,044

Black Grey

Perching Birds

ashy drongo 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

4,701

Black Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,793

Grey White

Perching Birds

ashy prinia 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

8,273

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,866

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,673

Ashy-grey White

Perching Birds

Ashy-headed Green-pigeon 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

1,926

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,666

Olive-green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,959

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

2,034

Blue-grey Chestnut

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,761

Grey White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
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

1,856

Grey Red

Waders

Least Concern
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

1,859

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,679

Blue Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,776

Black Green

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Asian Green Bee-eater

Merops orientalis

Discover the Asian Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis). Learn about this vibrant perching bird's habitat, diet, identification, and fascinating nesting habits.

16-18 cm

95

Green Yellow

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
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

1,828

Sandy-brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,855

Black White

Perching Birds

asian koel 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

6,652

Black Grey

Perching Birds