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1,488 bird species 234 featured
Ashy-throated Warbler
Phylloscopus maculipennis
Discover the Ashy-throated Warbler (Phylloscopus maculipennis). Learn about its olive-green plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.
8-10 cm
432
Perching Birds
Asian Barred Owlet
Glaucidium cuculoides
Discover the Asian Barred Owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides). Learn about this compact raptor's habitat, unique physical appearance, hunting diet, and nesting habits.
22-25 cm
531
Night Birds
Asian Blue Quail
Synoicus chinensis
Discover the Asian Blue Quail (Synoicus chinensis), a stunning upland ground bird known for its blue-grey and chestnut plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
12-14 cm
547
Upland Ground Birds
Asian Brown Flycatcher
Muscicapa dauurica
Discover the Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers in this guide.
12-14 cm
432
Perching Birds
Asian Dowitcher
Limnodromus semipalmatus
Discover the Asian Dowitcher (Limnodromus semipalmatus), a rare migratory wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and key identification tips here.
33-36 cm
568
Waders
Asian Emerald Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx maculatus
Discover the Asian Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx maculatus), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its vibrant green plumage, habitat, and unique nesting behaviors.
14-16 cm
486
Perching Birds
Asian Fairy-bluebird
Irena puella
Discover the Asian Fairy-bluebird (Irena puella), a stunning perching bird known for its vibrant blue and black plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
24-27 cm
450
Perching Birds
Asian Glossy Starling
Aplonis panayensis
Discover the Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis). Learn about its iridescent black-green plumage, unique habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert guide.
17-20 cm
424
Perching Birds
Asian Houbara
Chlamydotis macqueenii
Discover the Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii), a unique desert-dwelling bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
55-75 cm
544
Upland Ground Birds
Asian House Martin
Delichon dasypus
Discover the Asian House Martin (Delichon dasypus). Learn about this perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and expert tips for successful spotting.
12-13 cm
433
Perching Birds
Least Concern
asian koel
Eudynamys scolopaceus
Learn about the Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), a large cuckoo known for its loud calls, unique brood parasitism, and cultural significance in Asia.
43-43 cm
5,050
Perching Birds
asian openbill
Anastomus oscitans
Explore the Asian Openbill stork, famous for its unique beak gap and snail-eating habits in the wetlands of Asia. Discover its habitat, diet, and behavior.
68-68 cm
4,302
Waders
Asian Palm Swift
Cypsiurus balasiensis
Discover the Asian Palm Swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, brownish-grey plumage, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.
11-13 cm
483
Tree-clinging Birds
Asian Plain Martin
Riparia chinensis
Discover the Asian Plain Martin (Riparia chinensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this comprehensive bird guide.
10-11 cm
438
Perching Birds
Assam Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron chrysopterum
Discover the Assam Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron chrysopterum). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.
24-26 cm
431
Perching Birds
Least Concern
audubons shearwater
Puffinus lherminieri
Learn about the Audubon's Shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri), a tropical seabird known for its plunge-diving skills, pelagic habitat, and unique hunting behavior.
30-30 cm
1,903
Austens Brown Hornbill
Anorrhinus austeni
Discover the Austen's Brown Hornbill (Anorrhinus austeni), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status today.
60-65 cm
457
Tree-clinging Birds
Critically Endangered
baers pochard
Aythya baeri
Learn about the rare Baer's Pochard (Aythya baeri). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and the critical conservation status of this diving duck.
41-46 cm
1,524
Least Concern
Bahia Wagtail-tyrant
Stigmatura bahiae
Discover the Bahia Wagtail-tyrant (Stigmatura bahiae), a unique perching bird endemic to Brazil. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and birding tips.
11-12 cm
191
Perching Birds
Baikal Grasshopper-warbler
Locustella davidi
Discover the Baikal Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella davidi). Learn about its physical appearance, secretive habitat, migratory behavior, and essential birding tips.
12-13 cm
467
Perching Birds
Least Concern
baikal teal
Sibirionetta formosa
Learn about the Baikal Teal (Anas formosa), a stunning East Asian duck. Discover its unique facial patterns, migratory habits, diet, and conservation status.
39-43 cm
1,507
Baillons Crake
Zapornia pusilla
Discover the Baillon's Crake (Zapornia pusilla), a elusive wader. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this rare bird.
17-19 cm
494
Waders
Least Concern
Baird's Flycatcher
Myiodynastes bairdii
Discover the Baird's Flycatcher (Myiodynastes bairdii), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
13-15 cm
459
Perching Birds
Baird's Trogon
Trogon bairdii
Discover the Baird's Trogon (Trogon bairdii), a vibrant perching bird of the rainforest. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
24-27 cm
589
Perching Birds