Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Indian Blue Robin

Larvivora brunnea

Discover the Indian Blue Robin (Larvivora brunnea), a stunning migratory bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

13-15 cm

752

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

indian cormorant Least Concern
indian cormorant

Phalacrocorax fuscicollis

Discover the Indian Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis). Learn about its unique blue eyes, pursuit-diving diet, and habitat in the Indian Subcontinent.

63-63 cm

3,289

Black Grey

Seabirds

indian courser Near Threatened
indian courser

Cursorius coromandelicus

Discover the Indian Courser (Cursorius coromandelicus). Learn about its dry-land habitat, unique running behavior, physical features, and diet.

23-23 cm

1,874

Grey Pink
Least Concern
Indian Cuckoo

Cuculus micropterus

Discover the Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its grey and white plumage, unique habitat, and distinct vocalizations.

31-33 cm

853

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Indian Cuckooshrike

Coracina macei

Discover the Indian Cuckooshrike (Coracina macei), a distinctive grey perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

20-25 cm

705

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Indian Golden Oriole

Oriolus kundoo

Discover the vibrant Indian Golden Oriole (Oriolus kundoo). Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this stunning bird.

24-25 cm

723

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Indian Grass-babbler

Graminicola bengalensis

Discover the Indian Grass-babbler (Graminicola bengalensis), a rare perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.

16-18 cm

692

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
indian grey hornbill

Ocyceros birostris

Learn about the Indian grey hornbill (Ocyceros birostris), a unique urban bird known for its distinct casque, nesting habits, and arboreal lifestyle in India.

50-50 cm

3,828

Grey White

Perching Birds

indian nightjar Least Concern
indian nightjar

Caprimulgus asiaticus

Discover the Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus). Learn about its nocturnal behavior, camouflage, habitat, and unique call in our comprehensive guide.

24-24 cm

1,553

Black Brown
Least Concern
Indian Nuthatch

Sitta castanea

Discover the Indian Nuthatch (Sitta castanea), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in India.

12-13 cm

671

Grey Chestnut

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Indian Paradise-flycatcher

Terpsiphone paradisi

Discover the Indian Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi). Learn about its appearance, breeding habits, diet, and tips for spotting this elegant bird.

19-50 cm

829

White Black

Perching Birds

indian peafowl Least Concern
indian peafowl

Pavo cristatus

Learn about the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), the national bird of India. Discover its habitat, omnivorous diet, and stunning cobalt-blue plumage.

90-230 cm

4,262

Blue Green

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Indian Pied Starling

Gracupica contra

Discover the Indian Pied Starling (Gracupica contra), a striking black and white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and identification tips.

20-24 cm

695

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Indian Pitta

Pitta brachyura

Discover the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura), a stunning, colorful perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

17-19 cm

730

Green Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
indian pond heron

Ardeola grayii

Learn about the Indian Pond Heron (Paddybird). Explore its amazing camouflage, diet, habitat, and unique fishing techniques in this comprehensive guide.

42-45 cm

4,563

Brown Yellow

Waders

indian robin Least Concern
indian robin

Copsychus fulicatus

Learn about the Indian Robin (Saxicoloides fulicatus). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior across the Indian subcontinent in our guide.

19-19 cm

4,966

Black Brown

Perching Birds

indian roller Near Threatened
indian roller

Coracias benghalensis

Discover the vibrant Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis), a stunning blue and green bird known for its aerial displays. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.

33-33 cm

5,362

Blue Green

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Indian Scimitar-babbler

Pomatorhinus horsfieldii

Discover the Indian Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus horsfieldii). Learn about its unique curved bill, forest habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching.

19-22 cm

720

Dark Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
indian scops owl

Otus bakkamoena

Discover the Indian Scops Owl (Otus bakkamoena). Learn about its 23-25 cm size, nocturnal behavior, habitat, and how to spot this camouflaged bird.

23-25 cm

1,487

Brown
Least Concern
indian silverbill

Euodice malabarica

Discover the Indian silverbill (Euodice malabarica), a small finch with a silver bill found in dry scrub and grasslands across the Indian Subcontinent.

11-12 cm

3,706

Brown White

Perching Birds

Endangered
Indian Skimmer

Rynchops albicollis

Discover the unique Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis). Learn about its distinct bill, riverine habitat, endangered status, and tips for birdwatchers.

40-43 cm

804

Black White

Seabirds

indian spot billed duck Least Concern
indian spot billed duck

Anas poecilorhyncha

Discover the Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha). Learn about its unique red-spotted bill, freshwater habitats, diet, and behavior in the wild.

58-63 cm

3,933

Grey Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Indian Spotted Creeper

Salpornis spilonota

Discover the Indian Spotted Creeper (Salpornis spilonota). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's habitat, diet, behavior, and tips for spotting it.

13-15 cm

664

Dark Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Near Threatened
Indian Spotted Eagle

Clanga hastata

Discover the Indian Spotted Eagle (Clanga hastata). Learn about this rare bird of prey, its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

59-67 cm

830

Brown Buff

Birds of Prey