Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,270 bird species    -: 20 Critically Endangered

Near Threatened
Malabar Pied Hornbill

Anthracoceros coronatus

Discover the Malabar Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus). Learn about its unique physical appearance, diet, habitat, and expert tips for birdwatching.

65-92 cm

1,801

Black White

Perching Birds

malabar trogon Least Concern
malabar trogon

Harpactes fasciatus

Discover the vibrant Malabar Trogon (Harpactes fasciatus), an orange and black insectivorous bird of Indian and Sri Lankan forests. Learn about its unique calls, habitat, and diet.

31-31 cm

4,975

Orange Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Malabar Whistling-thrush

Myophonus horsfieldii

Discover the Malabar Whistling-thrush (Myophonus horsfieldii), the famous 'whistling schoolboy' of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habits, habitat, and biology.

25-30 cm

1,698

Dark Blue Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Malabar Woodshrike

Tephrodornis sylvicola

Discover the Malabar Woodshrike (Tephrodornis sylvicola), a unique perching bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and nesting behavior.

17-19 cm

1,640

Greyish-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Malay Night Heron

Gorsachius melanolophus

Discover the Malay Night Heron (Gorsachius melanolophus), a secretive chestnut and black wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.

45-50 cm

2,171

Chestnut Black

Waders

Least Concern
Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Discover everything about the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), the world's most recognizable duck. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and interesting facts.

50-65 cm

1,969

Grey Green

Duck-like Birds

Near Threatened
Mangrove Pitta

Pitta megarhyncha

Discover the Mangrove Pitta (Pitta megarhyncha), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, breeding habits, and conservation status today.

18-21 cm

1,712

Green Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Mangrove Whistler

Pachycephala cinerea

Discover the Mangrove Whistler (Pachycephala cinerea), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

14-16 cm

1,705

Brown White

Perching Birds

Manipur Bush-quail Critically Endangered
Manipur Bush-quail

Perdicula manipurensis

Explore the rare Manipur Bush-quail (Perdicula manipurensis). Learn about its unique habitat, behavior, and the conservation efforts to save this species.

20-20 cm

1,936

Dark Grey Rufous

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Manipur Fulvetta

Fulvetta manipurensis

Discover the Manipur Fulvetta (Fulvetta manipurensis). Learn about this unique perching bird, its natural habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status.

11-12 cm

1,760

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Manipur Treecreeper

Certhia manipurensis

Discover the Manipur Treecreeper (Certhia manipurensis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

14-15 cm

1,664

Brown Buff

Tree-clinging Birds

Near Threatened
Marbled Duck

Marmaronetta angustirostris

Discover the Marbled Duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris), a unique sandy-brown waterfowl. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status in this expert guide.

39-42 cm

1,919

Sandy-brown White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Maroon Oriole

Oriolus traillii

Discover the Maroon Oriole (Oriolus traillii), a striking perching bird. Learn about its maroon and black plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

21-24 cm

1,863

Maroon Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Maroon-backed Accentor

Prunella immaculata

Discover the Maroon-backed Accentor (Prunella immaculata), a stunning Himalayan perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique maroon plumage, and behavior.

14-16 cm

1,598

Maroon Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Maroon-bellied Sunbird

Leptocoma brasiliana

Discover the Maroon-bellied Sunbird (Leptocoma brasiliana). Learn about its vibrant maroon and yellow plumage, unique habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

10-12 cm

1,733

Maroon Yellow

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Marsh Babbler

Pellorneum palustre

Discover the Marsh Babbler (Pellorneum palustre), a rare perching bird species. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status today.

15-16 cm

1,788

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Marsh Sandpiper

Tringa stagnatilis

Discover the Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis), a graceful wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and essential birdwatching tips today.

22-25 cm

1,933

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Marshalls Iora

Aegithina nigrolutea

Discover the Marshall's Iora (Aegithina nigrolutea), a vibrant yellow perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique breeding habits, and tips for identification.

13-15 cm

1,727

Yellow White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

Discover the Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra), a striking white and black seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors in this expert guide.

74-91 cm

1,756

White Black

Seabirds

Critically Endangered
Masked Finfoot

Heliopais personatus

Discover the elusive Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus). Learn about this rare, duck-like bird's physical traits, habitat, conservation status, and birdwatching tips.

52-55 cm

1,742

Brown Grey

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
merlin

Falco columbarius

Discover the Merlin (Falco columbarius), a small but powerful falcon. Learn about its habitat, diet, hunting behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

24-33 cm

3,005

Grey Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Mew Gull

Larus canus

Discover the Mew Gull (Larus canus), a fascinating seabird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and breeding habits in this comprehensive bird guide.

40-46 cm

1,286

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Mongolian Finch

Bucanetes mongolicus

Discover the Mongolian Finch (Bucanetes mongolicus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

14-15 cm

1,800

Brown Pink

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Mongolian Short-toed Lark

Calandrella dukhunensis

Discover the Mongolian Short-toed Lark (Calandrella dukhunensis). Learn about its identification, habitat, diet, and key facts for birdwatchers in this guide.

13-14 cm

1,843

Brown White

Perching Birds