Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Slender-billed Babbler
Argya longirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Babbler (Argya longirostris). Learn about this rare, brown-colored perching bird's habitat, diet, and conservation status today.
19-21 cm
731
Perching Birds
Slender-billed Oriole
Oriolus tenuirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Oriole (Oriolus tenuirostris), a vibrant yellow and black songbird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers today.
21-24 cm
730
Perching Birds
Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler
Pomatorhinus superciliaris
Discover the Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus superciliaris). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
20-22 cm
690
Perching Birds
Slender-billed Vulture
Gyps tenuirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris). Learn about this critically endangered raptor's physical traits, habitat, and vital role in the ecosystem.
80-95 cm
746
Birds of Prey
small minivet
Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
Learn about the small minivet (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus). Discover its habitat across Southern Asia, its insect-based diet, breeding habits, and behavior.
16-16 cm
4,240
Perching Birds
Small Niltava
Niltava macgrigoriae
Discover the Small Niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae), a stunning blue and rufous perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birding tips.
11-12 cm
707
Perching Birds
small prantincole
Glareola lactea
Learn about the Small Pratincole (Glareola lactea), a unique shorebird of Asia. Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
16-19 cm
1,799
Smoky Warbler
Phylloscopus fuligiventer
Discover the Smoky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuligiventer), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
10-12 cm
819
Perching Birds
Snow Partridge
Lerwa lerwa
Learn all about the Snow Partridge (Lerwa lerwa), an upland ground bird measuring 38-40 cm with distinct grey and chestnut plumage found in high-altitude regions.
38-40 cm
949
Upland Ground Birds
Snow Pigeon
Columba leuconota
Discover the Snow Pigeon (Columba leuconota), a high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat in the Himalayas, and behavior.
31-34 cm
819
Perching Birds
Snowy-browed Flycatcher
Ficedula hyperythra
Discover the Snowy-browed Flycatcher (Ficedula hyperythra). Learn about this small, vibrant bird's habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and nesting habits.
10-12 cm
775
Perching Birds
Snowy-throated Babbler
Stachyris oglei
Discover the Snowy-throated Babbler (Stachyris oglei), a rare perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, unique behaviors, and conservation status.
13-14 cm
689
Perching Birds
Sociable Lapwing
Vanellus gregarius
Discover the Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius), a rare and endangered wader. Learn about its unique physical appearance, migratory habitat, and status.
27-30 cm
877
Waders
Solitary Snipe
Gallinago solitaria
Discover the Solitary Snipe (Gallinago solitaria), a elusive wader. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.
29-31 cm
790
Waders
Sooty Tern
Onychoprion fuscatus
Discover the Sooty Tern (Onychoprion fuscatus), a fascinating pelagic seabird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
33-45 cm
756
Seabirds
southern coucal
Centropus sinensis
Learn about the Southern Coucal (Centropus parroti). Discover its physical traits, habitat in peninsular India, diet, and unique non-parasitic behavior.
48-48 cm
2,939
Perching Birds
Southern Hill Myna
Gracula indica
Discover the Southern Hill Myna (Gracula indica), a vocal and striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique birdwatching tips.
23-25 cm
656
Perching Birds
Southern Nutcracker
Nucifraga hemispila
Discover the Southern Nutcracker (Nucifraga hemispila), a striking brown and white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and nesting habits today.
32-35 cm
715
Perching Birds
Spanish Sparrow
Passer hispaniolensis
Discover the Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis). Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and expert tips for spotting this unique species.
14-16 cm
770
Perching Birds
Speckled Piculet
Picumnus innominatus
Discover the Speckled Piculet (Picumnus innominatus), a tiny, fascinating tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
9-10 cm
739
Tree-clinging Birds
Speckled Woodpigeon
Columba hodgsonii
Discover the Speckled Woodpigeon (Columba hodgsonii), a distinct purple and white bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips in this expert guide.
38-40 cm
766
Perching Birds
Spectacled Finch
Callacanthis burtoni
Discover the Spectacled Finch (Callacanthis burtoni), a striking bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips here.
17-18 cm
805
Perching Birds
Spoon-billed Sandpiper
Calidris pygmaea
Discover the unique Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea). Learn about its distinct bill, critical endangered status, migratory patterns, and habitat.
14-16 cm
798
Waders