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Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Lesser Fish-eagle
Icthyophaga humilis
Discover the Lesser Fish-eagle (Icthyophaga humilis), a fascinating bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.
61-68 cm
812
Birds of Prey
Lesser Flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor
Discover the Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor), the smallest and most numerous flamingo species. Learn about their unique pink plumage, diet, and habitat.
80-105 cm
846
Waders
lesser florican
Sypheotides indicus
Learn about the Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus), a rare grassland bird known for its spectacular jumping displays and unique breeding habits.
46-51 cm
1,620
Least Concern
lesser frigatebird
Fregata ariel
Learn about the Lesser Frigatebird (Fregata ariel), the smallest frigatebird known for its red gular sac, aerial mastery, and unique kleptoparasitic feeding.
70-80 cm
1,329
Lesser Kestrel
Falco naumanni
Discover the Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni), a small, colonial bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.
27-33 cm
731
Birds of Prey
Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush
Garrulax monileger
Discover the Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush (Garrulax monileger). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for this unique bird.
24-31 cm
704
Perching Birds
Lesser Racquet-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus remifer
Discover the Lesser Racquet-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus remifer), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, distinct tail feathers, and birding tips.
25-28 cm
729
Perching Birds
Lesser Shortwing
Brachypteryx leucophris
Discover the Lesser Shortwing (Brachypteryx leucophris), a shy perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips in our guide.
11-13 cm
667
Perching Birds
Least Concern
lesser whistling duck
Dendrocygna javanica
Learn about the Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica), a nocturnal waterfowl from the Indian subcontinent known for its whistling call and chestnut rump.
42-42 cm
3,525
Duck-like Birds
lesser whitethroat
Curruca curruca
Learn about the Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca), a migratory warbler known for its grey plumage, bandit mask, and distinctive rattling song.
13-13 cm
2,618
Perching Birds
Lesser Yellownape
Picus chlorolophus
Discover the Lesser Yellownape (Picus chlorolophus), a vibrant tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
25-27 cm
704
Tree-clinging Birds
Lineated Barbet
Psilopogon lineatus
Discover the Lineated Barbet (Psilopogon lineatus), a vibrant tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips here.
25-30 cm
765
Tree-clinging Birds
Little Bunting
Emberiza pusilla
Discover the Little Bunting (Emberiza pusilla), a small, elusive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.
12-14 cm
795
Perching Birds
Little Bustard
Tetrax tetrax
Discover the Little Bustard (Tetrax tetrax), a unique upland ground bird. Learn about its appearance, grassland habitat, diet, and conservation status.
40-45 cm
756
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
little cormorant
Microcarbo niger
Explore the life of the Little Cormorant (Phalacrocorax niger). Learn about its habitat, diet of fish, diving behavior, and physical characteristics.
51-51 cm
3,778
Seabirds
Little Crake
Zapornia parva
Discover the Little Crake (Zapornia parva), a secretive wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, behavior, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird.
17-20 cm
859
Waders
Least Concern
little egret
Egretta garzetta
Discover the Little Egret (Egretta garzetta). Learn about its striking white plumage, unique hunting behaviors, and where to find this elegant wetland heron.
55-65 cm
4,162
Waders
Little Forktail
Enicurus scouleri
Discover the Little Forktail (Enicurus scouleri), a tiny, striking black and white perching bird found in fast-flowing streams across the Himalayas and Asia.
11-13 cm
720
Perching Birds
little grebe
Tachybaptus ruficollis
Discover the Little Grebe (Dabchick), the smallest European grebe. Learn about its aquatic habitat, unique diving behavior, nesting habits, and diet.
25-29 cm
2,243
Little Owl
Athene noctua
Discover the Little Owl (Athene noctua), a fascinating nocturnal raptor. Learn about its appearance, hunting habits, nesting behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.
21-23 cm
756
Night Birds
Little Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula westermanni
Discover the Little Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula westermanni). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for this species.
10-11 cm
774
Perching Birds
Little Spiderhunter
Arachnothera longirostra
Discover the Little Spiderhunter (Arachnothera longirostra). Learn about this olive-yellow bird's habitat, diet, unique nesting habits, and expert birding tips.
13-16 cm
708
Perching Birds
Least Concern
little stint
Calidris minuta
Learn about the Little Stint (Calidris minuta), one of the world's smallest shorebirds. Explore its migration, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
13-15 cm
1,595
Little Swift
Apus affinis
Discover the Little Swift (Apus affinis), a fascinating tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, distinct black and white plumage, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
12-14 cm
814
Tree-clinging Birds