Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,113 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

baers pochard 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.

43-46 cm

2,911

Dark Brown White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
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

1,825

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

baikal teal 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.

36-43 cm

2,843

Green Yellow

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
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

1,719

Brown Grey

Waders

Endangered
Banasura Chilappan

Montecincla jerdoni

Discover the Banasura Chilappan (Montecincla jerdoni), an elusive bird endemic to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation.

20-21 cm

1,524

Olive-grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Banded Bay Cuckoo

Cacomantis sonneratii

Discover the Banded Bay Cuckoo (Cacomantis sonneratii), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

21-24 cm

1,782

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bank Myna

Acridotheres ginginianus

Discover the Bank Myna (Acridotheres ginginianus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its bluish-gray plumage, brick-red markings, habitat, and nesting habits.

20-22 cm

1,675

Bluish-gray Brick-red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bar-headed Goose

Anser indicus

Discover the Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus), one of the world's highest-flying birds. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat, and incredible migration.

71-76 cm

1,652

Grey White

Duck-like Birds

Near Threatened
Bar-tailed Godwit

Limosa lapponica

Discover the incredible Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica). Learn about their record-breaking migration, physical traits, habitat, and expert birding tips.

37-41 cm

1,877

Brown Grey

Waders

Least Concern
Bar-tailed Treecreeper

Certhia himalayana

Discover the Bar-tailed Treecreeper (Certhia himalayana), a unique tree-clinging bird found in the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birding tips.

14-15 cm

1,506

Brown Buff

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike

Hemipus picatus

Discover the Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike (Hemipus picatus). Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this comprehensive bird guide.

14-16 cm

1,574

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bar-winged Wren-babbler

Spelaeornis troglodytoides

Discover the Bar-winged Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis troglodytoides). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird.

10-12 cm

1,686

Brown White

Perching Birds

barbary falcon Least Concern
barbary falcon

Falco peregrinus

Learn about the Barbary Falcon (Falco pelegrinoides), a swift desert raptor. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique physical traits in our expert guide.

32-41 cm

3,251

Grey Buff

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

Discover the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica). Learn about this iconic perching bird's appearance, migratory habits, diet, nesting behaviors, and conservation status.

15-19 cm

1,703

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

barred buttonquail Least Concern
barred buttonquail

Turnix suscitator

Discover the Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator). Learn about its unique polyandrous behavior, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching this secretive species.

12-15 cm

2,878

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Barred Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia unchall

Discover the Barred Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia unchall). Learn about its unique appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips for this elusive perching bird.

37-41 cm

1,645

Brown Black

Perching Birds

bay backed shrike Least Concern
bay backed shrike

Lanius vittatus

Discover the Bay-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus), a small South Asian predator known for its maroon mantle and unique hunting habits in dry scrub habitats.

17-17 cm

4,641

Grey Maroon

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bay Woodpecker

Blythipicus pyrrhotis

Discover the Bay Woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

30-35 cm

1,741

Brown Buff

Tree-clinging Birds

baya weaver Least Concern
baya weaver

Ploceus philippinus

Learn about the Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus), famous for its intricate hanging nests, unique breeding displays, and diverse diet across Asia.

15-15 cm

8,022

Yellow Brown

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Beach Thick-knee

Esacus magnirostris

Discover the Beach Thick-knee (Esacus magnirostris), a fascinating coastal wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

53-57 cm

1,569

Brown White

Waders

Near Threatened
Bearded Vulture

Gypaetus barbatus

Discover the Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), a unique bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, distinct orange-grey appearance, diet, and conservation status.

94-125 cm

1,747

Grey Orange

Birds of Prey

Vulnerable
Beautiful Nuthatch

Sitta formosa

Discover the Beautiful Nuthatch (Sitta formosa), a rare and striking tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and conservation needs.

16-17 cm

1,671

Black Blue

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Beautiful Rosefinch

Carpodacus pulcherrimus

Discover the Beautiful Rosefinch (Carpodacus pulcherrimus). Learn about its pink plumage, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this perching bird.

14-16 cm

1,837

Pink Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Beautiful Sibia

Heterophasia pulchella

Discover the Beautiful Sibia (Heterophasia pulchella), a stunning slate-grey passerine. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.

22-24 cm

1,569

Slate-grey Black

Perching Birds