Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,270 bird species    -: 20 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Monk Parakeet

Myiopsitta monachus

Discover the Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus). Learn about their unique nesting habits, vibrant green appearance, diet, and why they thrive globally.

28-30 cm

1,324

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Montagus Harrier

Circus pygargus

Discover everything about Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus). Learn about this graceful bird of prey, its migratory habits, physical traits, and conservation.

39-50 cm

1,942

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Mottled Wood-owl

Strix ocellata

Discover the Mottled Wood-Owl (Strix ocellata), a fascinating nocturnal raptor. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

41-48 cm

1,773

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Mount Victoria Babax

Pterorhinus woodi

Discover the Mount Victoria Babax (Pterorhinus woodi), a unique perching bird native to Myanmar. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birding tips.

23-27 cm

1,687

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Mountain Bamboo-partridge

Bambusicola fytchii

Discover the elusive Mountain Bamboo-partridge (Bambusicola fytchii), a fascinating upland ground bird. Learn about its unique brown and grey plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching.

25-30 cm

1,915

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Mountain Bulbul

Ixos mcclellandii

Discover the Mountain Bulbul (Ixos mcclellandii), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

21-24 cm

1,676

Brown Olive

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Mountain Chiffchaff

Phylloscopus sindianus

Discover the Mountain Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus sindianus). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

10-12 cm

1,660

Brownish-grey Buff

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Mountain Hawk-eagle

Nisaetus nipalensis

Discover the Mountain Hawk-eagle (Nisaetus nipalensis). Learn about its physical appearance, predatory behavior, nesting habits, and conservation status today.

67-86 cm

1,976

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Mountain Imperial-pigeon

Ducula badia

Discover the Mountain Imperial-pigeon (Ducula badia), a large, distinctive perching bird. Learn about its grey and maroon plumage, habitat, and behaviors.

43-51 cm

1,838

Grey Maroon

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Mountain Scops-owl

Otus spilocephalus

Discover the Mountain Scops-owl (Otus spilocephalus), a small, elusive nocturnal predator. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips here.

20-24 cm

1,809

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Mountain Tailorbird

Phyllergates cucullatus

Discover the Mountain Tailorbird (Phyllergates cucullatus). Learn about its olive-green plumage, unique nesting habits, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

10-12 cm

1,659

Olive-green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Moustached Warbler

Acrocephalus melanopogon

Discover the Moustached Warbler (Acrocephalus melanopogon). Learn about its physical appearance, wetland habitat, unique diet, and essential birdwatching tips.

12-14 cm

1,753

Brown White

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Mrs Humes Pheasant

Syrmaticus humiae

Discover the Mrs. Hume's Pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae), a striking upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, diet, and conservation status.

60-90 cm

1,813

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

Discover the Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), a majestic white waterfowl. Learn about its size, diet, habitat, and unique behaviors in this comprehensive guide.

140-160 cm

2,058

White Orange

Duck-like Birds

Vulnerable
Naga Wren-babbler

Spelaeornis chocolatinus

Discover the Naga Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis chocolatinus), a rare perching bird. Learn about its chocolate brown plumage, unique habitat, and birdwatching tips.

10-12 cm

1,611

Chocolate Brown White

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Narcondam Hornbill

Rhyticeros narcondami

Discover the Narcondam Hornbill (Rhyticeros narcondami), a rare and endemic bird species found only on Narcondam Island. Learn about its habitat and conservation.

45-50 cm

1,891

Black Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Nepal Cupwing

Pnoepyga immaculata

Discover the elusive Nepal Cupwing (Pnoepyga immaculata). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this rare bird.

8-10 cm

1,856

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Nepal Fulvetta

Alcippe nipalensis

Discover the Nepal Fulvetta (Alcippe nipalensis), a small, charming perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birding tips.

12-13 cm

1,639

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Nepal House Martin

Delichon nipalense

Discover the Nepal House Martin (Delichon nipalense), a fascinating perching bird native to the Himalayas. Explore its physical traits, habitat, and behavior.

10-12 cm

1,623

Black White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Nicobar Bulbul

Ixos nicobariensis

Discover the Nicobar Bulbul (Ixos nicobariensis), a unique perching bird endemic to the Nicobar Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips.

20-22 cm

1,745

Brown White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Nicobar Imperial-pigeon

Ducula nicobarica

Discover the Nicobar Imperial-pigeon (Ducula nicobarica). Learn about its unique grey and green plumage, habitat, diet, and status in this comprehensive guide.

38-45 cm

1,903

Grey Green

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Nicobar Jungle-flycatcher

Cyornis nicobaricus

Discover the Nicobar Jungle-flycatcher (Cyornis nicobaricus). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this expert guide.

14-15 cm

1,637

Brown White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Nicobar Parakeet

Psittacula caniceps

Discover the Nicobar Parakeet (Psittacula caniceps), a rare and striking bird native to the Nicobar Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation.

40-42 cm

1,797

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Nicobar Pigeon

Caloenas nicobarica

Discover the Nicobar Pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica), a stunning bird known for its iridescent plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique characteristics.

32-40 cm

1,977

Green White

Perching Birds