Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,640 bird species 247 featured
eurasian hobby
Falco subbuteo
Learn about the Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo), a small, agile falcon known for its incredible speed and ability to catch dragonflies in mid-air.
27-30 cm
2,590
Eurasian Magpie
Pica pica
Discover the Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica), a highly intelligent perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and fascinating behaviors in our guide.
44-46 cm
764
Perching Birds
Near Threatened
Eurasian Oystercatcher
Haematopus ostralegus
Discover the Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus), a striking black and white wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.
40-45 cm
804
Waders
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.
31-31 cm
2,411
Perching Birds
Eurasian Skylark
Alauda arvensis
Discover the Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis). Learn about this iconic perching bird's appearance, melodic song, nesting habits, and tips for birdwatchers.
16-18 cm
698
Perching Birds
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Accipiter nisus
Discover the Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), a skilled bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, hunting behavior, nesting habits, and conservation status.
28-41 cm
731
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
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.
80-90 cm
4,208
Waders
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.
40-44 cm
2,561
Waders
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Discover the Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus). Learn about this perching bird's physical appearance, habitat, diet, nesting habits, and conservation status.
12-14 cm
718
Perching Birds
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Discover the Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope). Learn about this distinct duck's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
42-52 cm
773
Duck-like Birds
Eurasian Woodcock
Scolopax rusticola
Discover the Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), a master of camouflage. Learn about this unique wader's habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips.
33-38 cm
743
Waders
Eurasian Wryneck
Jynx torquilla
Discover the Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its cryptic appearance, specialized diet, nesting habits, and behavior.
16-17 cm
732
Tree-clinging Birds
European Bee-eater
Merops apiaster
Discover the vibrant European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster). Learn about its identification, diet, nesting habits, and the best tips for spotting this colorful bird.
27-29 cm
836
Perching Birds
European Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
Discover the European Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
24-28 cm
775
Night Birds
Eversmanns Redstart
Phoenicurus erythronotus
Discover the Eversmann's Redstart (Phoenicurus erythronotus). Learn about its unique grey and orange plumage, migratory habits, habitat, and birdwatching tips.
14-16 cm
651
Perching Birds
Eyebrowed Thrush
Turdus obscurus
Discover the Eyebrowed Thrush (Turdus obscurus), a striking migratory bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification tips, and unique behavior in this guide.
21-23 cm
694
Perching Birds
Eyebrowed Wren-babbler
Napothera epilepidota
Discover the Eyebrowed Wren-babbler (Napothera epilepidota), a small, elusive forest bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birding tips.
11-12 cm
690
Perching Birds
Falcated Duck
Mareca falcata
Discover the Falcated Duck (Mareca falcata), a unique waterfowl species. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
46-54 cm
795
Duck-like Birds
Fasciated Tiger-heron
Tigrisoma fasciatum
Discover the Fasciated Tiger-heron (Tigrisoma fasciatum). Learn about its grey and black plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive river bird.
60-70 cm
546
Waders
ferruginous duck
Aythya nyroca
Learn about the Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca), a medium-sized diving duck known for its rich mahogany color and white undertail. Explore its habitat and diet.
38-42 cm
1,707
Ferruginous Flycatcher
Muscicapa ferruginea
Discover the Ferruginous Flycatcher (Muscicapa ferruginea), a stunning rufous-colored perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and nesting habits.
12-13 cm
755
Perching Birds
Ferruginous Hawk
Buteo regalis
Discover the Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis). Learn about this majestic bird of prey, its unique physical features, hunting habits, and best birdwatching tips.
56-69 cm
520
Birds of Prey
Finns Weaver
Ploceus megarhynchus
Discover the Finn's Weaver (Ploceus megarhynchus), a rare perching bird. Learn about its yellow and brown plumage, habitat, breeding habits, and conservation.
14-16 cm
707
Perching Birds
Finschs Wheatear
Oenanthe finschii
Discover the Finsch's Wheatear (Oenanthe finschii), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips in our guide.
13-15 cm
664
Perching Birds