Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,228 bird species 222 featured

scaly breasted munia 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

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Olive-brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Gold Black

Perching Birds

Scaly-bellied Woodpecker 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

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black Scarlet

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

Green White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Sand Grey

Upland Ground Birds

shikra Least Concern
shikra

Accipiter badius

Learn about the Shikra (Accipiter badius), a small raptor found in Asia and Africa. Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and birdwatching tips.

30-36 cm

4,977

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Dark Brown Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

Blue White

Perching Birds

Siberian Chiffchaff 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

Grey-brown White

Perching Birds

Critically Endangered
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

White Black

Waders

Least Concern
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

Brown Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Perching Birds

Sikkim Treecreeper 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

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Silver-backed Needletail 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

Brown Silver

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

Olive Silver

Perching Birds