Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Himalayan Owl
Strix nivicolum
Discover the Himalayan Owl (Strix nivicolum). Learn about this mysterious nocturnal bird's physical traits, unique habitat, hunting habits, and conservation.
34-47 cm
792
Night Birds
Himalayan Rubythroat
Calliope pectoralis
Discover the Himalayan Rubythroat (Calliope pectoralis). Learn about this stunning bird's appearance, high-altitude habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.
14-16 cm
740
Perching Birds
Himalayan Shortwing
Brachypteryx cruralis
Discover the Himalayan Shortwing (Brachypteryx cruralis). Learn about this elusive dark blue perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birding tips.
11-13 cm
682
Perching Birds
Himalayan Snowcock
Tetraogallus himalayensis
Learn about the Himalayan Snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis), a large upland ground bird. Discover its grey and white plumage, high-altitude habitat, and unique behaviors.
54-72 cm
969
Upland Ground Birds
Himalayan Swiftlet
Aerodramus brevirostris
Discover the Himalayan Swiftlet (Aerodramus brevirostris), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, appearance, habitat, and behaviors in our expert guide.
13-14 cm
807
Tree-clinging Birds
himalayan vulture
Gyps himalayensis
Discover the majestic Himalayan Vulture (Gyps himalayensis). Learn about its massive wingspan, high-altitude habitat, diet, and conservation status.
115-125 cm
1,612
Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch
Carpodacus thura
Discover the Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch (Carpodacus thura). Learn about its unique pink plumage, high-altitude habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
17-18 cm
757
Perching Birds
Himalayan Woodpecker
Dendrocopos himalayensis
Discover the Himalayan Woodpecker (Dendrocopos himalayensis). Learn about its physical traits, nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this mountain bird.
23-25 cm
764
Tree-clinging Birds
Hodgsons Frogmouth
Batrachostomus hodgsoni
Discover the elusive Hodgson's Frogmouth (Batrachostomus hodgsoni). Learn about this nocturnal bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this masters of camouflage.
22-27 cm
803
Night Birds
Hodgsons Redstart
Phoenicurus hodgsoni
Discover the Hodgson's Redstart (Phoenicurus hodgsoni), a striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.
14-15 cm
709
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Hodgsons Treecreeper
Certhia hodgsoni
Discover the Hodgson's Treecreeper (Certhia hodgsoni). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird, its Himalayan habitat, physical traits, and expert birding tips.
12-14 cm
708
Tree-clinging Birds
Horned Lark
Eremophila alpestris
Discover the Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this ground-dweller.
16-20 cm
778
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Horsfields Bushlark
Mirafra javanica
Discover the Horsfield's Bushlark (Mirafra javanica), a small, brown perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.
12-15 cm
732
Perching Birds
Least Concern
house crow
Corvus splendens
Discover the House Crow (Corvus splendens). Learn about its urban habitat, diverse diet, physical features, and behavior in this comprehensive guide.
40-40 cm
3,882
Perching Birds
Least Concern
house sparrow
Passer domesticus
Discover the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), the world's most widespread wild bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, appearance, and fascinating adaptability.
15-15 cm
5,621
Perching Birds
House Swallow
Hirundo javanica
Discover the House Swallow (Hirundo javanica), a small perching bird. Learn about its physical traits, diet, nesting habits, and tips for successful observation.
13-14 cm
720
Perching Birds
House Swift
Apus nipalensis
Discover the House Swift (Apus nipalensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
13-15 cm
806
Tree-clinging Birds
Humes Boobook
Ninox obscura
Discover the Hume's Boobook (Ninox obscura), a mysterious nocturnal owl. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for spotting this rare bird.
27-31 cm
779
Night Birds
Humes Bush-warbler
Horornis brunnescens
Discover the Hume's Bush-warbler (Horornis brunnescens). Learn about this elusive perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birding tips.
10-12 cm
737
Perching Birds
Humes Lark
Calandrella acutirostris
Discover the Hume's Lark (Calandrella acutirostris), a resilient passerine of the steppes. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birding tips.
13-14 cm
756
Perching Birds
Humes Leaf-warbler
Phylloscopus humei
Discover the Hume's Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus humei). Learn about this small, vibrant perching bird, its unique habitat, diet, and expert birding identification tips.
10-11 cm
727
Perching Birds
Hypocolius
Hypocolius ampelinus
Discover the Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus), a unique grey perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical characteristics, and birdwatching tips here.
19-21 cm
704
Perching Birds
Indian Blackbird
Turdus simillimus
Discover the Indian Blackbird (Turdus simillimus). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this beautiful thrush.
19-22 cm
716
Perching Birds