Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Sykess Nightjar

Caprimulgus mahrattensis

Discover the Sykes's Nightjar (Caprimulgus mahrattensis), a master of camouflage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this guide.

22-24 cm

830

Sandy White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Sykess Warbler

Iduna rama

Discover the Sykes's Warbler (Iduna rama). Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and expert tips for identifying this elusive perching bird species.

12-14 cm

782

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

tawny eagle Vulnerable
tawny eagle

Aquila rapax

Discover the tawny eagle (Aquila rapax), a resilient bird of prey found in Africa and Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique scavenger behavior.

63-71 cm

3,133

Grey Black

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Tawny Fish-owl

Ketupa flavipes

Discover the Tawny Fish-owl (Ketupa flavipes), a unique nocturnal raptor. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatching sightings.

48-58 cm

749

Rufous Cream

Night Birds

Least Concern
Tawny Pipit

Anthus campestris

Discover the Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris), a sandy-colored perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatching.

15-17 cm

735

Sandy Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tawny-bellied Babbler

Dumetia hyperythra

Discover the Tawny-bellied Babbler (Dumetia hyperythra). Learn about its physical traits, unique habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this complete bird guide.

12-13 cm

694

Brown Tawny

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Tawny-breasted Wren-babbler

Spelaeornis longicaudatus

Discover the Tawny-breasted Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis longicaudatus). Learn about this rare, brown-colored perching bird's habitat, diet, and unique behaviors.

11-12 cm

746

Brown Tawny

Perching Birds

temmincks stint Least Concern
temmincks stint

Calidris temminckii

Learn about the Temminck's Stint (Calidris temminckii), a small wader known for its unique breeding habits, yellowish legs, and remarkable migratory journey.

13-15 cm

1,767

Brown White
Least Concern
Temmincks Tragopan

Tragopan temminckii

Discover the Temminck's Tragopan (Tragopan temminckii), a stunning upland ground bird. Learn about its vibrant red plumage, habitat, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

58-64 cm

775

Red Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Terek Sandpiper

Xenus cinereus

Discover the Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinereus), a unique grey and white wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

22-25 cm

751

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Thick-billed Green-pigeon

Treron curvirostra

Discover the Thick-billed Green-pigeon (Treron curvirostra). Learn about its distinctive maroon markings, green plumage, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

22-31 cm

829

Green Maroon

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Thick-billed Warbler

Arundinax aedon

Discover the Thick-billed Warbler (Arundinax aedon). Learn about this elusive brown perching bird, its unique song, migration patterns, and expert birding tips.

17-20 cm

758

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Blackbird

Turdus maximus

Discover the Tibetan Blackbird (Turdus maximus), a unique high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

25-29 cm

729

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Lark

Melanocorypha maxima

Discover the Tibetan Lark (Melanocorypha maxima), a unique high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips today.

19-21 cm

746

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Partridge

Perdix hodgsoniae

Discover the Tibetan Partridge (Perdix hodgsoniae), a hardy upland ground bird. Learn about its unique physical appearance, high-altitude habitat, diet, and behavior.

28-31 cm

788

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Sandgrouse

Syrrhaptes tibetanus

Discover the Tibetan Sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes tibetanus), a unique upland ground bird. Learn about its appearance, desert habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.

30-41 cm

734

Buff White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Siskin

Spinus thibetanus

Discover the Tibetan Siskin (Spinus thibetanus), a vibrant yellow and green perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification.

10-12 cm

727

Yellow Green

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Snowcock

Tetraogallus tibetanus

Explore the life of the Tibetan Snowcock (Tetraogallus tibetanus). Learn about its high-altitude habitat, grey and white plumage, diet, and unique behaviors in the Himalayas.

50-56 cm

986

Grey White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Tickells Blue Flycatcher

Cyornis tickelliae

Discover the Tickell's Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis tickelliae). Learn about its vibrant blue plumage, insect diet, nesting habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

11-12 cm

761

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tickells Leaf-warbler

Phylloscopus affinis

Discover the Tickell's Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus affinis), a small, olive-brown perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and key identification features.

10-12 cm

753

Olive-brown Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tickells Thrush

Turdus unicolor

Discover the Tickell's Thrush (Turdus unicolor), a beautiful grey perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

20-22 cm

670

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tree Pipit

Anthus trivialis

Discover the Tree Pipit (Anthus trivialis), a melodic perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, nesting habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

14-16 cm

763

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tricoloured Munia

Lonchura malacca

Discover the Tricoloured Munia (Lonchura malacca), a striking perching bird. Learn about its chestnut plumage, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

11-12 cm

783

Chestnut White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tropical Shearwater

Puffinus bailloni

Discover the Tropical Shearwater (Puffinus bailloni), a small, agile seabird. Learn about its physical appearance, oceanic habitat, and unique behaviors in our expert guide.

27-33 cm

851

Black White

Seabirds