Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
pacific reef egret

Egretta sacra

Learn about the Pacific reef egret (Egretta sacra). Explore its unique color morphs, coastal habitats, diet, and behavior in this expert guide.

58-58 cm

1,952

Black Grey

Waders

Least Concern
Pacific Swift

Apus pacificus

Discover the Pacific Swift (Apus pacificus). Learn about this agile bird's appearance, aerial behavior, migratory patterns, and expert tips for spotting them.

17-18 cm

795

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Paddyfield Pipit

Anthus rufulus

Discover the Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus), a small perching bird found across Asia. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

15-16 cm

741

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Paddyfield Warbler

Acrocephalus agricola

Discover the Paddyfield Warbler (Acrocephalus agricola). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird species.

12-13 cm

770

Pale brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Painted Bush-quail

Perdicula erythrorhyncha

Discover the Painted Bush-quail (Perdicula erythrorhyncha), a distinctive upland ground bird known for its striking black and white markings and vibrant red bill.

19-20 cm

856

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Painted Francolin

Francolinus pictus

Discover the Painted Francolin (Francolinus pictus), a beautiful brown and white upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and essential facts for birdwatchers.

30-35 cm

790

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
painted sandreouse

Pterocles indicus

Learn about the Painted Sandgrouse (Pterocles indicus), a ground-dwelling bird of South Asia known for its stunning plumage and unique crepuscular behavior.

28-28 cm

1,476

Yellow Black
Least Concern
Painted Spurfowl

Galloperdix lunulata

Discover the Painted Spurfowl (Galloperdix lunulata), a striking black and white upland ground bird found in rocky terrains. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

32-35 cm

921

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
painted stork

Mycteria leucocephala

Discover the Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala), a stunning wader from tropical Asia known for its pink feathers, unique hunting style, and wetland habitat.

93-100 cm

3,949

White Black

Waders

Near Threatened
Palani Chilappan

Montecincla fairbanki

Discover the Palani Chilappan (Montecincla fairbanki), an endemic bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

20-21 cm

656

Olive-grey Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pale Blue Flycatcher

Cyornis unicolor

Discover the Pale Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis unicolor), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips here.

13-15 cm

757

Pale Blue Light Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pale Rock Martin

Ptyonoprogne obsoleta

Discover the Pale Rock Martin (Ptyonoprogne obsoleta), a small, agile perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

12-13 cm

724

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pale Sand Martin

Riparia diluta

Discover the Pale Sand Martin (Riparia diluta), a small, grey-and-white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification tips.

11-12 cm

713

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pale-billed Flowerpecker

Dicaeum erythrorhynchos

Discover the Pale-billed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum erythrorhynchos), a tiny perching bird. Learn about its appearance, unique diet, nesting habits, and birding tips.

8-8 cm

710

Grey-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pale-billed Parrotbill

Suthora atrosuperciliaris

Discover the Pale-billed Parrotbill (Suthora atrosuperciliaris). Learn about this rufous-brown perching bird's habitat, diet, and unique identification traits.

14-15 cm

670

Rufous-brown Pale Yellow

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Pale-capped Pigeon

Columba punicea

Discover the Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba punicea), a striking maroon-colored perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status in this expert guide.

36-40 cm

798

Maroon White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pale-chinned Flycatcher

Cyornis poliogenys

Discover the Pale-chinned Flycatcher (Cyornis poliogenys). Learn about this striking blue and rufous perching bird, its unique habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

14-15 cm

769

Blue Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pale-footed Bush-warbler

Hemitesia pallidipes

Discover the Pale-footed Bush-warbler (Hemitesia pallidipes). Learn about this olive-brown perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification tips.

10-11 cm

740

Olive-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pale-headed Woodpecker

Gecinulus grantia

Discover the Pale-headed Woodpecker (Gecinulus grantia). Learn about its olive-green plumage, habitat, unique nesting habits, and expert birdwatching tips today.

25-27 cm

785

Olive-green Pale-yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Endangered
pallass fish eagle

Haliaeetus leucoryphus

Explore the Pallas's Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus leucoryphus). A comprehensive guide to this globally threatened raptor's habitat, physical traits, and behavior.

76-84 cm

2,737

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Pallass Grasshopper-warbler

Helopsaltes certhiola

Discover the Pallas's Grasshopper-warbler (Helopsaltes certhiola). Learn about its unique identification, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for this elusive species.

13-15 cm

776

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
pallid harrier

Circus macrourus

Learn about the Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus), a migratory raptor known for its pale plumage and graceful low flight across open plains and bogs.

40-48 cm

3,261

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Pallid Scops-owl

Otus brucei

Discover the Pallid Scops-owl (Otus brucei). Learn about this elusive nocturnal raptor's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

19-22 cm

763

Grey White

Night Birds

peregrine falcon Least Concern
peregrine falcon

Falco peregrinus

Discover the Peregrine Falcon, the world's fastest animal. Learn about its habitat, diet, incredible speed, and where to spot this magnificent bird of prey.

38-51 cm

3,380

Black Brown

Birds of Prey