Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,631 bird species 247 featured
Great Black Hawk
Buteogallus urubitinga
Discover the Great Black Hawk (Buteogallus urubitinga), a majestic bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique characteristics in our expert guide.
50-60 cm
513
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
great cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Learn about the Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo). Discover its habitat, diet, and unique diving behaviors in this comprehensive guide for bird enthusiasts.
80-100 cm
3,066
Seabirds
great crested grebe
Podiceps cristatus
Discover the Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus), famous for its elaborate mating dance, striking head plumes, and expert diving skills in freshwater lakes.
46-51 cm
2,948
Duck-like Birds
Great Dusky Swift
Cypseloides senex
Discover the Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex), a unique perching bird found near South American waterfalls. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
18-20 cm
449
Perching Birds
Great Eared-nightjar
Lyncornis macrotis
Discover the Great Eared-nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, and behaviors in this comprehensive guide.
31-41 cm
726
Night Birds
Least Concern
great egret
Ardea alba
Discover the Great Egret (Casmerodius albus). Learn about its white plumage, hunting behavior, and wetland habitats in our comprehensive guide.
90-102 cm
4,321
Waders
Great Frigatebird
Fregata minor
Discover the Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor), a striking seabird known for its massive wingspan and vibrant red gular pouch. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behavior.
85-105 cm
747
Seabirds
Great Grey Shrike
Lanius excubitor
Discover the Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor). Learn about this unique predatory perching bird, its striking grey and black plumage, habitat, and diet.
22-26 cm
699
Perching Birds
Vulnerable
Great Hornbill
Buceros bicornis
Discover the majestic Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, unique nesting behavior, and conservation status today.
95-120 cm
687
Tree-clinging Birds
great indian bustard
Ardeotis nigriceps
Learn about the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps). Explore facts about its size, habitat, diet, and why this majestic bird is critically endangered.
92-122 cm
1,360
Great Knot
Calidris tenuirostris
Discover the Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris), a fascinating migratory wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.
26-28 cm
756
Waders
Great Myna
Acridotheres grandis
Discover the Great Myna (Acridotheres grandis). Learn about this striking perching bird's physical appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation status.
24-27 cm
617
Perching Birds
Great Nicobar Serpent-eagle
Spilornis klossi
Discover the Great Nicobar Serpent-eagle (Spilornis klossi). Learn about this rare raptor's physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and conservation status.
38-42 cm
790
Birds of Prey
Great Parrotbill
Paradoxornis aemodium
Discover the Great Parrotbill (Paradoxornis aemodium), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
27-28 cm
676
Perching Birds
Great Rosefinch
Carpodacus rubicilla
Discover the Great Rosefinch (Carpodacus rubicilla), a stunning high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its habitat, striking red plumage, and birding tips.
19-21 cm
714
Perching Birds
Great Slaty Woodpecker
Mulleripicus pulverulentus
Discover the Great Slaty Woodpecker (Mulleripicus pulverulentus). Learn about its slaty-grey plumage, unique habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for enthusiasts.
48-58 cm
775
Tree-clinging Birds
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos major
Discover the Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major). Learn about this striking tree-clinging bird, its habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
20-24 cm
709
Tree-clinging Birds
Great Thick-knee
Esacus recurvirostris
Discover the Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris), a unique wader known for its large size, distinct beak, and grey plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
50-57 cm
763
Waders
Great Tinamou
Tinamus major
Discover the Great Tinamou (Tinamus major), a fascinating upland ground bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique breeding habits in our guide.
38-46 cm
61
Upland Ground Birds
great white pelican
Pelecanus onocrotalus
Learn about the Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus). Explore its massive size, unique fishing habits, and habitat across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
140-175 cm
3,082
Seabirds
Great-billed Heron
Ardea sumatrana
Discover the Great-billed Heron (Ardea sumatrana), a majestic wader. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching.
110-115 cm
784
Waders
greater adjutant
Leptoptilos dubius
Learn about the Greater Adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius), a massive endangered stork known as the 'bone-swallower' found in India and Cambodia.
120-150 cm
2,227
greater coucal
Centropus sinensis
Explore the life of the Greater Coucal (Crow Pheasant). Learn about its unique non-parasitic nature, coppery wings, and deep resonant calls.
48-48 cm
4,832
Perching Birds
Greater Crescent-chested Puffbird
Malacoptila striata
Discover the Greater Crescent-chested Puffbird (Malacoptila striata). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior in our detailed guide.
19-21 cm
502
Perching Birds