Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,114 bird species -: 17 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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Birds of Prey
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
Perching Birds
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
Waders
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
Perching Birds
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
Birds of Prey
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Waders
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
Birds of Prey
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Waders
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
Perching Birds
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Birds of Prey
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
Waders
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Upland Ground Birds