Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,631 bird species 247 featured

Least Concern
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

Black White

Birds of Prey

great cormorant 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

Black Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

Orange Grey

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
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

Black Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Night Birds

great egret 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

White

Waders

Least Concern
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

Black Red

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Great Hornbill 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

Black Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Critically Endangered
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

Brown White
Endangered
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

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
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

Black White

Perching Birds

Endangered
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

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Red Grey

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
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

Slaty-grey Buff

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Near Threatened
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

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
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

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

White Orange

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Waders

Near Threatened
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

Brown White
Least Concern
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

Orange Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Perching Birds