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1,095 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Western Marsh-harrier
Circus aeruginosus
Discover the Western Marsh-harrier (Circus aeruginosus). Learn about this majestic bird of prey, its unique hunting habits, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
43-54 cm
1,010
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
western reef egret
Egretta gularis
Explore the Western Reef Egret (Egretta gularis). Learn about its unique hunting styles, coastal habitats, and breeding habits in our comprehensive guide.
55-65 cm
3,800
Waders
Western Tragopan
Tragopan melanocephalus
Discover the Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus), a rare and endangered pheasant native to the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and conservation status.
55-72 cm
1,093
Upland Ground Birds
Western Water Rail
Rallus aquaticus
Discover the Western Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus), a secretive wader. Learn about its brown and blue-grey appearance, wetland habitat, and unique birdwatching tips.
23-28 cm
1,044
Waders
Whiskered Tern
Chlidonias hybrida
Discover the Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida), a graceful marsh bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert tips for birdwatching.
23-29 cm
1,064
Seabirds
Whiskered Yuhina
Yuhina flavicollis
Discover the Whiskered Yuhina (Yuhina flavicollis), a charming perching bird. Learn about its olive-brown appearance, Himalayan habitat, diet, and nesting habits.
12-14 cm
990
Perching Birds
Whistlers Warbler
Phylloscopus whistleri
Discover the Whistler's Warbler (Phylloscopus whistleri). Learn about this olive-green perching bird's habitat, identification, diet, and birdwatching tips.
11-13 cm
1,018
Perching Birds
Whistling Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx nisicolor
Discover the Whistling Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx nisicolor), a elusive perching bird. Learn about its grey and rufous plumage, habitat, and unique behavior.
28-34 cm
1,088
Perching Birds
white bellied heron
Ardea insignis
Learn about the Critically Endangered white-bellied heron (Ardea insignis), a rare species found in the eastern Himalayas with fewer than 300 individuals left.
127-127 cm
2,682
white breasted waterhen
Amaurornis phoenicurus
Learn about the White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.
32-32 cm
4,309
Duck-like Birds
Least Concern
white eared bulbul
Pycnonotus leucotis
Learn about the white-eared bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis), a smart and cheerful bird found from India to the Arabian Peninsula. Discover its habitat and diet.
20-20 cm
4,400
Perching Birds
white eyed buzzard
Butastur teesa
Discover the White-eyed Buzzard (Butastur teesa). Learn about its unique white iris, South Asian habitat, hunting behavior, and identification tips.
43-43 cm
3,179
Birds of Prey
white headed duck
Oxyura leucocephala
Discover the white-headed duck (Oxyura leucocephala), an endangered diving duck known for its striking blue bill and unique behavior. Learn more about its habitat.
43-48 cm
2,398
white rumped vulture
Gyps bengalensis
Learn about the White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis). Discover facts about its habitat, diet, and its status as a critically endangered scavenger.
75-85 cm
2,997
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
white stork
Ciconia ciconia
Discover the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia). Learn about its impressive migration, nesting habits, diet, and the legends surrounding this iconic large bird.
100-125 cm
4,453
Waders
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Least Concern
white throated kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
Discover the White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis), a stunning blue and white bird found across Asia. Learn about its diverse diet, habitat, and unique behaviors.
27-28 cm
5,061
Perching Birds
White Wagtail
Motacilla alba
Discover the White Wagtail (Motacilla alba), a charming perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.
16-19 cm
1,113
Perching Birds
White-bellied Blue Flycatcher
Cyornis pallidipes
Discover the White-bellied Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis pallidipes). Learn about this striking bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips today.
13-15 cm
1,015
Perching Birds
White-bellied Drongo
Dicrurus caerulescens
Discover the White-bellied Drongo (Dicrurus caerulescens). Learn about its unique physical traits, insect-heavy diet, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.
23-25 cm
1,062
Perching Birds
White-bellied Erpornis
Erpornis zantholeuca
Discover the White-bellied Erpornis (Erpornis zantholeuca). Learn about this unique perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and habits in our expert guide.
11-13 cm
993
Perching Birds
White-bellied Minivet
Pericrocotus erythropygius
Discover the White-bellied Minivet (Pericrocotus erythropygius). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.
17-19 cm
1,105
Perching Birds
White-bellied Redstart
Luscinia phaenicuroides
Discover the White-bellied Redstart (Luscinia phaenicuroides), a stunning blue perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.
11-13 cm
966
Perching Birds
White-bellied Sholakili
Sholicola albiventris
Discover the White-bellied Sholakili (Sholicola albiventris), a rare, endemic perching bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and status.
13-15 cm
958
Perching Birds