Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,112 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
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

1,509

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,514

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ibisbill

Ibidorhyncha struthersii

Discover the Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii), a unique wader found in the Himalayas. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

38-41 cm

1,650

Grey Red

Waders

Least Concern
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

1,568

Black Orange

Perching Birds

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

1,666

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

4,197

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.

23-25 cm

2,637

Brown Buff

Waders

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

1,831

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

1,496

Grey White

Perching Birds

Indian Golden Oriole 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

1,462

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

1,475

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

4,678

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.

20-24 cm

2,324

Grey Brown

Night Birds

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

1,527

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

1,589

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

5,200

Blue Green

Upland Ground Birds

Indian Pied Starling 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

1,515

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

1,520

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

5,378

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

5,973

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

6,287

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

1,544

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.

18-20 cm

2,301

Grey Brown

Night Birds

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

4,562

Brown White

Perching Birds