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Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,488 bird species 234 featured
Banasura Chilappan
Montecincla jerdoni
Discover the Banasura Chilappan (Montecincla jerdoni), an elusive bird endemic to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation.
20-21 cm
392
Perching Birds
Band-bellied Owl
Pulsatrix melanota
Discover the Band-bellied Owl (Pulsatrix melanota), a mysterious nocturnal hunter. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, diet, and birdwatching tips.
35-40 cm
253
Night Birds
Banded Bay Cuckoo
Cacomantis sonneratii
Discover the Banded Bay Cuckoo (Cacomantis sonneratii), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
21-24 cm
461
Perching Birds
Bar-headed Goose
Anser indicus
Discover the Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus), one of the world's highest-flying birds. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat, and incredible migration.
71-76 cm
539
Duck-like Birds
Bar-tailed Godwit
Limosa lapponica
Discover the incredible Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica). Learn about their record-breaking migration, physical traits, habitat, and expert birding tips.
37-41 cm
463
Waders
Bar-tailed Treecreeper
Certhia himalayana
Discover the Bar-tailed Treecreeper (Certhia himalayana), a unique tree-clinging bird found in the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birding tips.
14-15 cm
392
Tree-clinging Birds
Bar-throated Minla
Chrysominla strigula
Discover the Bar-throated Minla (Chrysominla strigula), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips here.
13-15 cm
414
Perching Birds
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Hemipus picatus
Discover the Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike (Hemipus picatus). Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this comprehensive bird guide.
14-16 cm
446
Perching Birds
Bar-winged Wren-babbler
Spelaeornis troglodytoides
Discover the Bar-winged Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis troglodytoides). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird.
10-12 cm
422
Perching Birds
Endangered
baraus petrel
Pterodroma baraui
Discover the Barau's petrel (Pterodroma baraui), an endangered gadfly petrel nesting on the high peaks of Réunion Island and roaming the Indian Ocean.
38-38 cm
1,685
Least Concern
barbary falcon
Falco peregrinus
Learn about the Barbary Falcon (Falco pelegrinoides), a swift desert raptor. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique physical traits in our expert guide.
33-44 cm
1,918
Bare-shanked Screech-owl
Megascops clarkii
Discover the Bare-shanked Screech-owl (Megascops clarkii), a elusive night bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and conservation status today.
20-23 cm
316
Night Birds
Bare-throated Tiger-heron
Tigrisoma mexicanum
Discover the Bare-throated Tiger-heron (Tigrisoma mexicanum). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, nesting habits, and tips for birdwatchers.
70-80 cm
300
Waders
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Discover the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica). Learn about this iconic perching bird's appearance, migratory habits, diet, nesting behaviors, and conservation status.
15-19 cm
525
Perching Birds
Least Concern
barred buttonquail
Turnix suscitator
Discover the Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator). Learn about its unique polyandrous behavior, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching this secretive species.
15-15 cm
1,564
Barred Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia unchall
Discover the Barred Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia unchall). Learn about its unique appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips for this elusive perching bird.
37-41 cm
499
Perching Birds
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Discover the Barrow's Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica). Learn about this striking diving duck's habitat, unique appearance, diet, and expert birding tips today.
40-48 cm
673
Duck-like Birds
Least Concern
bay backed shrike
Lanius vittatus
Discover the Bay-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus), a small South Asian predator known for its maroon mantle and unique hunting habits in dry scrub habitats.
17-17 cm
2,944
Perching Birds
Bay Woodpecker
Blythipicus pyrrhotis
Discover the Bay Woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.
30-35 cm
485
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
baya weaver
Ploceus philippinus
Learn about the Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus), famous for its intricate hanging nests, unique breeding displays, and diverse diet across Asia.
15-15 cm
5,999
Perching Birds
Beach Thick-knee
Esacus magnirostris
Discover the Beach Thick-knee (Esacus magnirostris), a fascinating coastal wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
53-57 cm
473
Waders
Bearded Screech-owl
Megascops barbarus
Discover the elusive Bearded Screech-owl (Megascops barbarus). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this rare night bird.
18-20 cm
295
Night Birds