Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,228 bird species 222 featured
Least Concern
sind sparrow
Passer pyrrhonotus
Discover the Sind sparrow (Passer pyrrhonotus), a unique bird of the Indus valley. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation status.
13-13 cm
2,051
Perching Birds
Sind Woodpecker
Dendrocopos assimilis
Discover the Sind Woodpecker (Dendrocopos assimilis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
20-22 cm
203
Tree-clinging Birds
sirkeer malkoha
Taccocua leschenaultii
Discover the Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii), a unique ground-dwelling cuckoo found in South Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
42-42 cm
1,217
Slaty-backed Flycatcher
Ficedula erithacus
Discover the Slaty-backed Flycatcher (Ficedula erithacus), a small perching bird. Learn about its grey and white plumage, habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.
11-12 cm
163
Perching Birds
Slaty-backed Forktail
Enicurus schistaceus
Discover the Slaty-backed Forktail (Enicurus schistaceus), a striking grey and white river bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
20-25 cm
154
Perching Birds
Slaty-bellied Tesia
Tesia olivea
Discover the Slaty-bellied Tesia (Tesia olivea), a tiny, elusive bird of the Himalayan forests. Learn about its habitat, unique markings, and birding tips.
8-9 cm
161
Perching Birds
Slaty-blue Flycatcher
Ficedula tricolor
Discover the Slaty-blue Flycatcher (Ficedula tricolor). Learn about this small, vibrant bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers today.
11-12 cm
162
Perching Birds
Slaty-breasted Rail
Lewinia striata
Discover the Slaty-breasted Rail (Lewinia striata), a secretive wading bird. Learn about its chestnut and grey plumage, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
25-30 cm
211
Waders
Least Concern
Slaty-headed Parakeet
Himalayapsitta himalayana
Discover the Slaty-headed Parakeet. Learn about this stunning bird's physical traits, Himalayan habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.
39-41 cm
178
Perching Birds
Slaty-legged Crake
Rallina eurizonoides
Discover the Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides), a secretive upland ground bird. Learn about its physical appearance, diet, habitat, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
21-25 cm
234
Upland Ground Birds
slavonian grebe
Podiceps auritus
Discover the Slavonian Grebe (Horned Grebe). Learn about its striking red-and-black breeding plumage, unique feather-eating habits, and diverse habitats.
31-38 cm
1,634
Slender-billed Babbler
Argya longirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Babbler (Argya longirostris). Learn about this rare, brown-colored perching bird's habitat, diet, and conservation status today.
19-21 cm
180
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Slender-billed Gull
Larus genei
Discover the Slender-billed Gull (Larus genei). Learn about its unique physical traits, coastal habitats, migratory behavior, and essential birdwatching tips.
37-45 cm
211
Seabirds
Least Concern
Slender-billed Oriole
Oriolus tenuirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Oriole (Oriolus tenuirostris), a vibrant yellow and black songbird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers today.
21-24 cm
177
Perching Birds
Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler
Pomatorhinus superciliaris
Discover the Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus superciliaris). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
20-22 cm
128
Perching Birds
Slender-billed Vulture
Gyps tenuirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris). Learn about this critically endangered raptor's physical traits, habitat, and vital role in the ecosystem.
80-95 cm
181
Birds of Prey
small minivet
Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
Learn about the small minivet (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus). Discover its habitat across Southern Asia, its insect-based diet, breeding habits, and behavior.
16-16 cm
3,686
Perching Birds
Small Niltava
Niltava macgrigoriae
Discover the Small Niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae), a stunning blue and rufous perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birding tips.
11-12 cm
130
Perching Birds
small prantincole
Glareola lactea
Learn about the Small Pratincole (Glareola lactea), a unique shorebird of Asia. Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
16-19 cm
1,337
Least Concern
Small Snowfinch
Pyrgilauda davidiana
Discover the Small Snowfinch (Pyrgilauda davidiana), a hardy perching bird of the Asian highlands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique survival behaviors.
12-14 cm
171
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Smoky Warbler
Phylloscopus fuligiventer
Discover the Smoky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuligiventer), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
10-12 cm
171
Perching Birds
Snow Partridge
Lerwa lerwa
Learn all about the Snow Partridge (Lerwa lerwa), an upland ground bird measuring 38-40 cm with distinct grey and chestnut plumage found in high-altitude regions.
38-40 cm
442
Upland Ground Birds
Snow Pigeon
Columba leuconota
Discover the Snow Pigeon (Columba leuconota), a high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat in the Himalayas, and behavior.
31-34 cm
255
Perching Birds