Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,228 bird species 222 featured
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Birds of Prey
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
Perching Birds
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
Waders
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
Seabirds
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
Perching Birds
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
Waders
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Seabirds
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