Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,270 bird species    -: 20 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
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

5,807

Black White

Waders

Least Concern
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

1,845

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

1,801

Brown White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Asian Woollyneck

Ciconia episcopus

Discover the Asian Woollyneck (Ciconia episcopus), a unique wader bird. Learn about its habitat, physical features, breeding habits, and expert birding tips here.

75-92 cm

121

Black White

Waders

Least Concern
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

1,710

Olive-brown Chestnut

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
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

1,752

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

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

3,083

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

1,974

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

2,972

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

1,845

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

1,645

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

1,949

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

1,843

Bluish-gray Brick-red

Perching Birds

Bar-headed Goose 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

1,796

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

2,063

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

1,660

Brown Buff

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Bar-throated Minla

Chrysominla strigula

Discover the Bar-throated Minla (Chrysominla strigula), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips here.

13-15 cm

1,527

Brown Yellow

Perching 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

1,700

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

1,834

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

3,438

Grey Buff

Birds of Prey

barn owl Least Concern
barn owl

Tyto alba

Discover the fascinating world of the Barn Owl (Tyto alba). Learn about its ghostly appearance, silent flight, hunting habits, and where to find them.

36-36 cm

2,889

Brown Orange

Night Birds

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

1,873

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

3,038

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

1,829

Brown Black

Perching Birds