Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,228 bird species 222 featured
Least Concern
scaly breasted munia
Lonchura punctulata
Discover the Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata). Learn about its distinctive scale markings, habitat, diet, and global distribution in this guide.
11-12 cm
6,144
Perching Birds
Scaly Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron subunicolor
Discover the Scaly Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron subunicolor). Learn about its unique olive-brown plumage, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.
23-25 cm
125
Perching Birds
Scaly Thrush
Zoothera dauma
Discover the Scaly Thrush (Zoothera dauma), a stunning gold and black perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
27-30 cm
132
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Scaly-bellied Woodpecker
Picus squamatus
Discover the Scaly-bellied Woodpecker (Picus squamatus). Learn about its unique green plumage, habitat in the Himalayas, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
33-35 cm
191
Tree-clinging Birds
Scaly-breasted Cupwing
Pnoepyga albiventer
Discover the Scaly-breasted Cupwing (Pnoepyga albiventer). Learn about this elusive bird's habitat, physical features, unique behavior, and expert birding tips.
10-11 cm
178
Perching Birds
Scarlet Finch
Carpodacus sipahi
Discover the Scarlet Finch (Carpodacus sipahi), a striking red perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips today.
14-15 cm
234
Perching Birds
Scarlet Minivet
Pericrocotus flammeus
Discover the vibrant Scarlet Minivet (Pericrocotus flammeus). Learn about its striking plumage, forest habitat, diet, and essential tips for birdwatchers.
20-22 cm
173
Perching Birds
Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker
Dicaeum cruentatum
Discover the Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum cruentatum). Learn about its vibrant red plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in Asia.
8-9 cm
161
Perching Birds
Scarlet-breasted Woodpecker
Dryobates cathpharius
Discover the Scarlet-breasted Woodpecker (Dryobates cathpharius). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.
17-19 cm
176
Tree-clinging Birds
Sclaters Monal
Lophophorus sclateri
Discover the Sclater's Monal (Lophophorus sclateri), a stunning upland ground bird. Learn about its green and white plumage, habitat, and conservation status.
63-68 cm
287
Upland Ground Birds
See-see Partridge
Ammoperdix griseogularis
Learn all about the See-see Partridge (Ammoperdix griseogularis). Explore its sandy plumage, upland habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this comprehensive guide.
22-24 cm
324
Upland Ground Birds
short toed snake eagle
Circaetus gallicus
Discover the Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus). Learn about its owl-like face, specialized snake diet, and unique habitat across open plains.
62-67 cm
2,649
Birds of Prey
Short-billed Minivet
Pericrocotus brevirostris
Discover the Short-billed Minivet (Pericrocotus brevirostris). Learn about its vibrant plumage, forest habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.
17-20 cm
180
Perching Birds
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Discover the Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus). Learn about this unique nocturnal bird's appearance, hunting habits, grassland habitat, and conservation status.
34-43 cm
200
Night Birds
Short-tailed Shearwater
Ardenna tenuirostris
Discover the Short-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna tenuirostris), a fascinating migratory seabird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique breeding habits.
40-45 cm
224
Seabirds
Siberian Blue Robin
Larvivora cyane
Discover the Siberian Blue Robin (Larvivora cyane), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
13-14 cm
161
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Siberian Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus tristis
Discover the Siberian Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus tristis). Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, migratory behavior, and essential birdwatching tips.
10-12 cm
158
Perching Birds
Siberian Crane
Leucogeranus leucogeranus
Discover the Siberian Crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus), an endangered white wader. Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory behavior, and conservation status.
125-140 cm
256
Waders
Siberian Rubythroat
Calliope calliope
Discover the Siberian Rubythroat (Calliope calliope). Learn about its striking red throat, migratory patterns, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.
14-16 cm
158
Perching Birds
Siberian Thrush
Geokichla sibirica
Discover the Siberian Thrush (Geokichla sibirica), a striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, migratory habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
20-23 cm
136
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Sikkim Treecreeper
Certhia discolor
Discover the Sikkim Treecreeper (Certhia discolor), a unique tree-clinging bird found in the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips.
14-15 cm
122
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
Silver-backed Needletail
Hirundapus cochinchinensis
Discover the Silver-backed Needletail (Hirundapus cochinchinensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and behavior.
19-20 cm
225
Tree-clinging Birds
Silver-eared Mesia
Leiothrix argentauris
Discover the Silver-eared Mesia (Leiothrix argentauris), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its olive plumage, silver ear patches, habitat, and behavior.
16-18 cm
159
Perching Birds