Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,095 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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

1,208

Black White

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

Pink Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black White
Least Concern
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

Olive-brown Pale Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey-brown Whitish

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Olive-grey Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Violet-blue Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

Turquoise Blue Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Dark Red Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Violet White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Gray Crimson

Tree-clinging Birds

wards trogon 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

Pink Blue

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Watercock

Gallicrex cinerea

Discover the Watercock (Gallicrex cinerea), a fascinating wading bird. Learn about its striking black and red appearance, marshland habitat, and unique behavior.

35-43 cm

1,171

Black Red

Waders

Least Concern
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

Grey Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

White Brown
Least Concern
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

Green Maroon

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Olive-green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Green Black

Perching Birds