Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,228 bird species 222 featured

Rufous-vented Laughingthrush Least Concern
Rufous-vented Laughingthrush

Pterorhinus gularis

Discover the Rufous-vented Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus gularis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for this unique species.

23-25 cm

173

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-vented Tit

Periparus rubidiventris

Discover the Rufous-vented Tit (Periparus rubidiventris), a small, charismatic songbird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and nesting habits.

12-13 cm

168

Grey Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-vented Yuhina

Yuhina occipitalis

Discover the Rufous-vented Yuhina (Yuhina occipitalis). Learn about this unique Himalayan perching bird, its habitat, diet, and key identification features.

12-14 cm

121

Grey Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-winged Fulvetta

Schoeniparus castaneceps

Discover the Rufous-winged Fulvetta (Schoeniparus castaneceps). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this unique bird.

12-13 cm

123

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Russet Grasshopper-warbler Least Concern
Russet Grasshopper-warbler

Locustella mandelli

Discover the Russet Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella mandelli). Learn about its physical traits, secretive habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips for enthusiasts.

13-14 cm

175

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Russet Sparrow

Passer cinnamomeus

Discover the Russet Sparrow (Passer cinnamomeus), a vibrant cinnamon-colored bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips here.

13-15 cm

188

Cinnamon Grey

Perching Birds

Rusty-bellied Shortwing Near Threatened
Rusty-bellied Shortwing

Brachypteryx hyperythra

Discover the Rusty-bellied Shortwing (Brachypteryx hyperythra). Learn about this elusive bird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

11-13 cm

159

Blue-grey Rusty-red

Perching Birds

Rusty-capped Fulvetta Least Concern
Rusty-capped Fulvetta

Schoeniparus dubius

Discover the Rusty-capped Fulvetta (Schoeniparus dubius), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips today.

12-14 cm

158

Brown Rusty

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-babbler

Erythrogenys erythrogenys

Discover the Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-babbler (Erythrogenys erythrogenys). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, unique curved bill, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

22-26 cm

132

Olive-brown Rusty

Perching Birds

Rusty-flanked Treecreeper Least Concern
Rusty-flanked Treecreeper

Certhia nipalensis

Discover the Rusty-flanked Treecreeper (Certhia nipalensis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's habitat, diet, identification, and conservation status.

14-15 cm

138

Brown Rusty

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-fronted Barwing

Actinodura egertoni

Discover the Rusty-fronted Barwing (Actinodura egertoni), a unique perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and nesting habits.

17-19 cm

112

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-tailed Flycatcher

Ficedula ruficauda

Discover the Rusty-tailed Flycatcher (Ficedula ruficauda). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips in this expert species guide.

13-14 cm

168

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Rusty-throated Wren-babbler

Spelaeornis badeigularis

Discover the elusive Rusty-throated Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis badeigularis). Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status in our guide.

9-10 cm

124

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sahyadri Sunbird

Aethopyga vigorsii

Discover the Sahyadri Sunbird (Aethopyga vigorsii), a stunning crimson and yellow species native to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.

10-12 cm

191

Crimson Yellow

Perching Birds

Endangered
Saker Falcon

Falco cherrug

Discover the Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug), a majestic bird of prey. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.

45-57 cm

182

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Sakhalin Leaf-warbler

Phylloscopus borealoides

Discover the Sakhalin Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus borealoides). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird.

11-13 cm

170

Olive-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sand Lark

Alaudala raytal

Discover the Sand Lark (Alaudala raytal), a small perching bird. Learn about its grey plumage, riverine habitat, unique diet, and essential birdwatching tips.

12-13 cm

172

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sanderling

Calidris alba

Discover the Sanderling (Calidris alba), a small, energetic wader known for its rapid movements along shorelines. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

18-21 cm

226

White Grey

Waders

Least Concern
Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Discover the elegant Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis), a striking white and grey seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and fascinating behaviors in this comprehensive guide.

37-43 cm

237

White Grey

Seabirds

sapphire flycatcher Least Concern
sapphire flycatcher

Ficedula sapphira

Discover the enchanting Sapphire Flycatcher (Ficedula sapphira), a small, vibrant blue bird of Asian montane forests. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique characteristics.

11-11 cm

3,019

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

sarus crane Vulnerable
sarus crane

Grus antigone

Discover the majestic Sarus Crane, the world's tallest flying bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique trumpeting duet, and conservation status.

156-180 cm

4,547

Grey Red

Waders

Least Concern
Satyr Tragopan

Tragopan satyra

Discover the Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra), a stunning Himalayan pheasant. Learn about its vibrant red plumage, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

67-72 cm

234

Red Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Saunderss Tern

Sternula saundersi

Discover the Saunders's Tern (Sternula saundersi). Learn about this small, elegant seabird's habitat, diet, physical appearance, and conservation status today.

20-23 cm

220

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
savanna nightjar

Caprimulgus affinis

Learn about the Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis). Discover its unique rooftop nesting habits, nocturnal behavior, and physical characteristics.

23-23 cm

1,051

Black Brown