Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,112 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Himalayan Flameback
Dinopium shorii
Discover the Himalayan Flameback (Dinopium shorii), a striking tree-clinging woodpecker. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
28-30 cm
1,633
Tree-clinging Birds
Himalayan Forest Thrush
Zoothera salimalii
Discover the Himalayan Forest Thrush (Zoothera salimalii). Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, behavior, and tips for spotting this rare species.
25-27 cm
1,488
Perching Birds
Himalayan Grasshopper-warbler
Locustella kashmirensis
Discover the Himalayan Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella kashmirensis). Learn about this elusive perching bird's habitat, physical traits, and expert birding tips.
13-15 cm
1,570
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Himalayan Monal
Lophophorus impejanus
Discover the Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus). Learn about this stunning bird's iridescent appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
63-72 cm
1,771
Upland Ground Birds
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
1,694
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
1,549
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
1,399
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
1,856
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
1,552
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.
103-122 cm
2,411
Birds of Prey
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
1,469
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
1,667
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
1,537
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
1,460
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
1,417
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
1,537
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
1,406
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
4,910
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
7,669
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
1,629
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
1,650
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
1,552
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
1,516
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
1,562
Perching Birds