Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Northern Lapwing
Vanellus vanellus
Discover the Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), a striking wader bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.
28-31 cm
789
Waders
Least Concern
northern pintail
Anas acuta
Discover the elegant Northern Pintail (Anas acuta). Learn about its unique physical features, migratory behavior, habitat, and diet in this expert guide.
51-56 cm
1,718
Least Concern
northern shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Learn about the Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata), a unique duck known for its large spoon-shaped bill, iridescent green head, and specialized feeding habits.
44-52 cm
3,149
Duck-like Birds
Northern Wren
Troglodytes troglodytes
Discover everything about the Northern Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes). Learn about this tiny perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.
9-11 cm
698
Perching Birds
Olive-backed Pipit
Anthus hodgsoni
Discover the Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni). Learn about this olive-colored perching bird, its unique habitat, migratory patterns, and expert birding tips.
14-16 cm
709
Perching Birds
Orange Bullfinch
Pyrrhula aurantiaca
Discover the Orange Bullfinch (Pyrrhula aurantiaca), a stunning Himalayan perching bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, nesting habits, and conservation status.
13-15 cm
769
Perching Birds
Orange-bellied Flowerpecker
Dicaeum trigonostigma
Discover the Orange-bellied Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trigonostigma). Learn about this vibrant bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.
8-9 cm
728
Perching Birds
Orange-bellied Leafbird
Chloropsis hardwickii
Discover the Orange-bellied Leafbird (Chloropsis hardwickii). Learn about its vibrant green and orange plumage, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
17-20 cm
711
Perching Birds
Orange-breasted Green-pigeon
Treron bicinctus
Discover the Orange-breasted Green-pigeon (Treron bicinctus). Learn about its vibrant plumage, unique diet, forest habitat, and essential birdwatching tips.
25-30 cm
820
Perching Birds
Orange-headed Thrush
Geokichla citrina
Discover the Orange-headed Thrush (Geokichla citrina). Learn about its vibrant orange head, unique grey body, forest habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.
20-23 cm
728
Perching Birds
Oriental Bay-owl
Phodilus badius
Discover the Oriental Bay-Owl (Phodilus badius), a mysterious nocturnal bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this rare owl.
23-29 cm
765
Night Birds
Oriental Hobby
Falco severus
Discover the Oriental Hobby (Falco severus), a stunning bird of prey. Learn about its physical traits, habitat, hunting habits, and tips for birdwatchers today.
27-30 cm
774
Birds of Prey
oriental honey buzzard
Pernis ptilorhynchus
Learn about the Oriental Honey Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus), a unique raptor known for feeding on bee larvae. Explore its habitat, diet, and behavior.
57-60 cm
1,408
Least Concern
oriental magpie robin
Copsychus saularis
Learn about the Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis), a beautiful black and white songbird found in gardens and forests across Asia.
20-20 cm
5,402
Perching Birds
Oriental Paradise-flycatcher
Terpsiphone affinis
Discover the Oriental Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone affinis). Learn about its elegant appearance, unique nesting habits, and the best tips for birdwatchers.
19-50 cm
801
Perching Birds
Oriental Pied Hornbill
Anthracoceros albirostris
Discover the Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris). Learn about its physical features, diet, nesting habits, and conservation status today.
55-60 cm
776
Perching Birds
Oriental Pratincole
Glareola maldivarum
Discover the Oriental Pratincole (Glareola maldivarum). Learn about this unique wader's appearance, migratory habits, nesting behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.
23-24 cm
796
Waders
Oriental Reed-warbler
Acrocephalus orientalis
Discover the Oriental Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus orientalis). Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips in this expert guide.
18-19 cm
804
Perching Birds
Oriental Scops-owl
Otus sunia
Discover the Oriental Scops-owl (Otus sunia), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive owl.
17-21 cm
780
Night Birds
oriental skylark
Alauda gulgula
Learn about the Oriental skylark (Alauda gulgula), a small songbird known for its soaring flight and melodic song across Asian grasslands and coastal regions.
16-16 cm
2,607
Perching Birds
Oriental Turtle-dove
Streptopelia orientalis
Discover the Oriental Turtle-dove (Streptopelia orientalis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.
30-35 cm
805
Perching Birds
oriental white eye
Zosterops palpebrosus
Learn about the Indian White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus), a small passerine bird known for its distinctive white eye-ring, social behavior, and vibrant colors.
10-10 cm
4,195
Perching Birds
Pacific Golden Plover
Pluvialis fulva
Discover the Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva). Learn about this stunning gold and black wader, its migration patterns, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
23-26 cm
774
Waders