Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,095 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
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
1,208
Seabirds
Trumpeter Finch
Bucanetes githagineus
Discover the Trumpeter Finch (Bucanetes githagineus), a striking pink perching bird. Explore its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.
12-15 cm
1,109
Perching Birds
tufted duck
Aythya fuligula
Discover the Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula). Learn about its unique crest, diving behavior, habitat, and diet in our comprehensive birdwatching guide.
40-47 cm
2,066
Tytlers Leaf-warbler
Phylloscopus tytleri
Discover the Tytler's Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus tytleri). Learn about this elusive olive-brown migratory bird, its unique habitat, breeding, and expert birding tips.
10-12 cm
1,058
Perching Birds
Ultramarine Flycatcher
Ficedula superciliaris
Discover the Ultramarine Flycatcher (Ficedula superciliaris), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.
10-12 cm
1,066
Perching Birds
Upchers Warbler
Hippolais languida
Discover the Upcher's Warbler (Hippolais languida). Learn about its grey-brown plumage, unique habitat, breeding habits, and expert tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.
14-15 cm
1,073
Perching Birds
Upland Buzzard
Buteo hemilasius
Discover the Upland Buzzard (Buteo hemilasius), a majestic bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, hunting behavior, unique habitat, and nesting habits.
57-71 cm
1,130
Birds of Prey
Upland Pipit
Anthus sylvanus
Discover the Upland Pipit (Anthus sylvanus), a unique perching bird found in the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
16-18 cm
1,059
Perching Birds
variable wheatear
Oenanthe picata
Discover the Variable Wheatear (Oenanthe picata). Learn about its three unique morphs, desert habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.
15-15 cm
3,327
Perching Birds
Variegated Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron variegatum
Discover the Variegated Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron variegatum). Learn about its olive-grey plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.
24-26 cm
1,024
Perching Birds
Velvet-fronted Nuthatch
Sitta frontalis
Discover the Velvet-fronted Nuthatch (Sitta frontalis), a vibrant tree-clinging bird. Learn about its violet-blue plumage, forest habitat, and unique behavior.
12-14 cm
986
Tree-clinging Birds
Verditer Flycatcher
Eumyias thalassinus
Discover the Verditer Flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus), a stunning turquoise perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, and birdwatching tips today.
15-17 cm
1,135
Perching Birds
Vernal Hanging-parrot
Loriculus vernalis
Discover the Vernal Hanging-parrot (Loriculus vernalis), a tiny, vibrant bird of Southeast Asia. Learn about its unique sleeping habits, diet, and habitat.
13-14 cm
987
Perching Birds
Vinaceous Rosefinch
Carpodacus vinaceus
Discover the Vinaceous Rosefinch (Carpodacus vinaceus). Learn about its dark red plumage, habitat in the Himalayas, diet, nesting habits, and birding tips.
13-16 cm
1,152
Perching Birds
Violet Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus
Discover the Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its violet plumage, habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.
17-18 cm
1,182
Perching Birds
Wallcreeper
Tichodroma muraria
Discover the Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria), a stunning cliff-dwelling bird. Learn about its unique crimson wings, high-altitude habitat, and expert tips.
15-17 cm
994
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
wards trogon
Harpactes wardi
Discover the elusive Ward's Trogon (Harpactes wardi), a stunning pink and blue bird found in Asian forests. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
38-38 cm
3,591
Tree-clinging Birds
Water Pipit
Anthus spinoletta
Discover the Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta), a resilient perching bird. Learn about its appearance, alpine habitat, diet, nesting habits, and conservation status.
15-17 cm
1,129
Perching Birds
Wayanad Laughingthrush
Pterorhinus delesserti
Discover the Wayanad Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus delesserti), an endemic species of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, unique calls, and birdwatching tips.
23-25 cm
1,047
Perching Birds
wedge tailed shearwater
Ardenna pacifica
Discover the wedge-tailed shearwater (Ardenna pacifica). Learn about its unique wedge-shaped tail, pelagic habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert guide.
41-46 cm
2,300
Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon
Treron sphenurus
Discover the Wedge-tailed Green-pigeon (Treron sphenurus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its green and maroon plumage, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
30-35 cm
1,104
Perching Birds
Western Crowned Leaf-warbler
Phylloscopus occipitalis
Discover the Western Crowned Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus occipitalis). Learn about its olive-green plumage, habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful spotting.
11-13 cm
1,039
Perching Birds
Western Hooded Pitta
Pitta sordida
Discover the Western Hooded Pitta (Pitta sordida). Learn about its green plumage, unique habitat, diet, and essential tips for birdwatchers in this guide.
16-19 cm
962
Perching Birds