Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,114 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Critically Endangered
Bengal Florican

Houbaropsis bengalensis

Discover the Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis), a critically endangered upland ground bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, and conservation needs.

66-68 cm

1,632

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Bhutan Laughingthrush

Trochalopteron imbricatum

Discover the Bhutan Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron imbricatum). Learn about this unique Himalayan perching bird, its physical traits, habitat, and birding tips.

18-21 cm

1,666

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bimaculated Lark

Melanocorypha bimaculata

Discover the Bimaculated Lark (Melanocorypha bimaculata). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and breeding habits in this expert bird guide.

16-18 cm

1,584

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Black Baza

Aviceda leuphotes

Discover the Black Baza (Aviceda leuphotes), a striking bird of prey. Learn about its unique appearance, diet, habitat, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

30-35 cm

1,632

Black White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Black Bulbul

Hypsipetes leucocephalus

Discover the Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus), a striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

24-25 cm

1,545

Black Red

Perching Birds

black crowned night heron Least Concern
black crowned night heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Discover the Black-crowned Night Heron. Learn about its nocturnal behavior, diverse diet, global habitat, and unique physical features in our expert guide.

58-65 cm

4,591

Black Grey

Waders

Least Concern
black drongo

Dicrurus macrocercus

Discover the Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus), a fearless Asian bird known as the 'King Crow' for its aggressive defense and distinctive forked tail.

28-28 cm

5,444

Black Blue

Perching Birds

black eagle Least Concern
black eagle

Ictinaetus malaiensis

Learn about the Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis), a unique raptor of tropical Asia known for its slow canopy flight and specialized nest-raiding habits.

69-81 cm

4,463

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Black Francolin Least Concern
Black Francolin

Francolinus francolinus

Discover the Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus), a striking upland ground bird known for its distinct black and white plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and where to spot this fascinating species.

33-36 cm

1,663

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

black headed ibis Least Concern
black headed ibis

Threskiornis melanocephalus

Discover the Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus), a versatile wading bird of South and Southeast Asia. Learn about its striking white and black plumage, diverse habitats, and fascinating diet.

75-75 cm

6,647

White Black

Waders

black kite Least Concern
black kite

Milvus migrans

Learn about the Black Kite (Milvus migrans), a versatile bird of prey known for its scavenging habits, soaring flight, and distinctive forked tail.

58-66 cm

4,808

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

black necked grebe Least Concern
black necked grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

Discover the black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis). Learn about its unique plumage, diet, habitat, and migratory patterns in this comprehensive guide.

28-34 cm

3,365

Black Gold

Duck-like Birds

black necked stork Least Concern
black necked stork

Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus

Discover the black-necked stork (Ephipporhynchus asiaticus). Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique physical features in this expert bird guide.

130-150 cm

3,317

White Black

Waders

black redstart Least Concern
black redstart

Phoenicurus ochruros

Comprehensive guide to the Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros). Explore its unique orange-red tail, rocky habitats, and diverse diet of insects and berries.

15-15 cm

5,205

Black Orange

Perching Birds

black stork Least Concern
black stork

Ciconia nigra

Discover the elusive Black Stork (Ciconia nigra). Learn about its habitat, diet, shy behavior, and migration patterns in this comprehensive SEO guide.

90-100 cm

4,172

Black White

Waders

black tailed crake Least Concern
black tailed crake

Zapornia bicolor

Discover the Black-tailed Crake (Porzana bicolor). Learn about its mountain wetland habitat, physical traits, behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

20-23 cm

2,453

Grey Brown

Waders

black tailed godwit Near Threatened
black tailed godwit

Limosa limosa

Learn all about the Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and conservation status in our comprehensive guide.

37-42 cm

2,619

Brown White

Waders

black winged kite Least Concern
black winged kite

Elanus caeruleus

Learn about the Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus), a small raptor famous for its hovering flight, striking red eyes, and unique hunting behavior.

31-34 cm

5,197

White Black

Birds of Prey

black winged stilt Least Concern
black winged stilt

Himantopus himantopus

Learn about the Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus), a graceful wader known for its exceptionally long pink legs and striking black and white plumage.

35-40 cm

5,199

Black White

Waders

Least Concern
Black-and-orange Flycatcher

Ficedula nigrorufa

Discover the Black-and-orange Flycatcher (Ficedula nigrorufa), a rare, endemic bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

12-13 cm

1,809

Black Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Black-and-yellow Grosbeak

Mycerobas icterioides

Discover the Black-and-yellow Grosbeak (Mycerobas icterioides). Learn about this striking Himalayan finch's habitat, diet, identification, and birding tips.

20-22 cm

1,482

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher Near Threatened
Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher

Ceyx erithaca

Discover the Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca). Learn about its vibrant yellow and black plumage, unique habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

12-14 cm

1,785

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Black-backed Forktail

Enicurus immaculatus

Discover the Black-backed Forktail (Enicurus immaculatus). Learn about its distinct black and white plumage, riverine habitat, unique diet, and nesting habits.

20-23 cm

1,512

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Black-bellied Sandgrouse

Pterocles orientalis

Discover the Black-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles orientalis). Learn about this unique upland ground bird's appearance, desert habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

33-39 cm

1,627

Grey Black

Upland Ground Birds