Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,112 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Discover the Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus). Learn about its physical appearance, coastal habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.
51-64 cm
1,600
Seabirds
Lesser Coucal
Centropus bengalensis
Discover the Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive species.
33-42 cm
1,664
Perching Birds
Lesser Crested Tern
Thalasseus bengalensis
Discover the Lesser Crested Tern (Thalasseus bengalensis). Learn about this elegant seabird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification features.
35-43 cm
1,592
Seabirds
Lesser Cuckoo
Cuculus poliocephalus
Discover the Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its grey and white appearance, habitat, diet, and key birdwatching tips.
25-27 cm
1,708
Perching Birds
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
1,548
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
1,698
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.
40-51 cm
2,440
Upland Ground Birds
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.
71-81 cm
2,173
Seabirds
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
1,528
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
1,520
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
1,484
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
1,479
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
4,398
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
3,484
Perching Birds
Least Concern
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
1,493
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
1,569
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
1,610
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
1,467
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
4,738
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
1,623
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
5,161
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
1,510
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.
23-29 cm
3,096
Duck-like Birds
Little Gull
Hydrocoloeus minutus
Discover the Little Gull (Hydrocoloeus minutus), the world's smallest gull species. Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birding tips.
25-30 cm
1,143
Seabirds