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Reed Bunting
Emberiza schoeniclus
Discover the Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus), a distinct perching bird found in wetlands. Learn about its identification, habitat, diet, and nesting habits.
14-16 cm
293
Perching Birds
Richards Pipit
Anthus richardi
Discover the Richard's Pipit (Anthus richardi), a striking perching bird. Learn about its identification, migratory habits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
17-20 cm
185
Perching Birds
River Lapwing
Vanellus duvaucelii
Discover the River Lapwing (Vanellus duvaucelii), a striking grey and white wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this unique river bird.
29-32 cm
234
Waders
Vulnerable
river tern
Sterna aurantia
Discover the Indian River Tern (Sterna aurantia). Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and why this freshwater bird is unique among terns.
38-46 cm
3,380
Seabirds
Robin Accentor
Prunella rubeculoides
Discover the Robin Accentor (Prunella rubeculoides), a unique perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and birdwatching tips.
15-17 cm
190
Perching Birds
Rock Bunting
Emberiza cia
Discover the Rock Bunting (Emberiza cia), a distinctive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for spotting this mountain species.
15-17 cm
249
Perching Birds
Rock Bush-quail
Perdicula argoondah
Explore the Rock Bush-quail (Perdicula argoondah). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in this expert guide to Indian upland ground birds.
17-19 cm
313
Upland Ground Birds
Rock Eagle-owl
Bubo bengalensis
Discover the Rock Eagle-owl (Bubo bengalensis), a majestic nocturnal raptor. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birdwatching tips in this guide.
50-56 cm
199
Night Birds
Least Concern
rose ringed parakeet
Alexandrinus krameri
Learn about the Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri). Discover its diet, urban habitat, physical traits, and how this parrot thrives in city environments.
42-42 cm
3,500
Perching Birds
Roseate Tern
Sterna dougallii
Discover the Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii), a rare and elegant seabird. Learn about its unique physical appearance, breeding habits, diet, and conservation.
33-41 cm
214
Seabirds
Least Concern
Rosy Minivet
Pericrocotus roseus
Discover the Rosy Minivet (Pericrocotus roseus), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips today.
18-20 cm
159
Perching Birds
Rosy Pipit
Anthus roseatus
Discover the Rosy Pipit (Anthus roseatus), a striking passerine bird. Learn about its appearance, Himalayan habitat, unique breeding behaviors, and birding tips.
15-16 cm
173
Perching Birds
rosy starling
Pastor roseus
Discover the rosy starling (Pastor roseus). Learn about its unique pink plumage, diet of locusts, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.
21-21 cm
2,656
Perching Birds
Ruby-cheeked Sunbird
Chalcoparia singalensis
Discover the Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis). Learn about its green plumage, red cheeks, diet, habitat, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
10-10 cm
185
Perching Birds
ruddy breasted crake
Zapornia fusca
Discover the Ruddy-breasted Crake (Porzana fusca). Learn about its physical appearance, wetland habitat, diet, and secretive behavior in our expert guide.
22-22 cm
954
Ruddy Kingfisher
Halcyon coromanda
Discover the vibrant Ruddy Kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda). Learn about its unique rufous plumage, hunting habits, forest habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
25-27 cm
263
Perching Birds
ruddy shelduck
Tadorna ferruginea
Learn about the Ruddy Shelduck (Brahminy Duck), a unique orange-brown waterfowl. Explore its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and migratory patterns.
61-67 cm
3,961
Duck-like Birds
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Discover the Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres), a unique wader known for its colorful plumage and foraging habits. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.
21-26 cm
277
Waders
Rufescent Prinia
Prinia rufescens
Discover the Rufescent Prinia (Prinia rufescens), a small perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
11-12 cm
174
Perching Birds
Rufous Babbler
Argya subrufa
Discover the Rufous Babbler (Argya subrufa), a unique perching bird endemic to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and key identification features.
24-26 cm
158
Perching Birds
Rufous Sibia
Heterophasia capistrata
Discover the Rufous Sibia (Heterophasia capistrata), a vibrant Himalayan perching bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birding tips here.
21-23 cm
127
Perching Birds
Least Concern
rufous treepie
Dendrocitta vagabunda
Learn about the Rufous Treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda), a versatile member of the crow family known for its striking colors and opportunistic feeding habits.
46-50 cm
6,772
Perching Birds
Rufous Woodpecker
Micropternus brachyurus
Discover the Rufous Woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus). Learn about its unique ant-nesting habits, rufous-brown plumage, and where to spot this elusive bird.
24-26 cm
207
Tree-clinging Birds