Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Vulnerable
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

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey-brown White

Perching Birds

Critically Endangered
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

Grey Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Orange Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Blue Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey Black
Least Concern
smew

Mergellus albellus

Discover the Smew (Mergellus albellus), a unique diving duck. Learn about its striking appearance, fish-based diet, and habitat in this complete bird guide.

38-44 cm

1,679

Black White
Least Concern
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

Dark Olive Yellowish

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey Chestnut

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

White Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Blue-grey White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
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

Brown White

Perching Birds

Critically Endangered
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

Grey Brown

Waders

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
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

Black White

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

Orange Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

Purple White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Red

Perching Birds

Critically Endangered
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

Grey White

Waders