Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,112 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
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

1,476

Olive-green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,573

Grey Rufous

Perching Birds

Critically Endangered
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.

110-127 cm

3,177

Grey White

Waders

white breasted waterhen Least Concern
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

4,908

Black White

Duck-like Birds

white eared bulbul 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

4,956

White Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

3,698

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Endangered
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

2,826

Brown White

Duck-like Birds

Critically Endangered
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

3,489

Black White

Birds of Prey

white stork 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

4,975

White Black

Waders

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white throated kingfisher 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

5,514

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,659

White Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,428

Dark Blue White

Perching Birds

White-bellied Drongo Least Concern
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

1,544

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,431

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,652

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,353

Blue White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
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

1,487

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Treepie

Dendrocitta leucogastra

Discover the White-bellied Treepie (Dendrocitta leucogastra). Explore its unique physical appearance, forest habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

45-50 cm

1,594

White Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Woodpecker

Dryocopus javensis

Discover the White-bellied Woodpecker (Dryocopus javensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert guide for birdwatchers.

40-48 cm

1,560

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-breasted Parrotbill

Paradoxornis ruficeps

Discover the White-breasted Parrotbill (Paradoxornis ruficeps). Learn about its unique rufous appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching.

18-19 cm

1,471

Rufous White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-browed Bulbul

Pycnonotus luteolus

Discover the White-browed Bulbul (Pycnonotus luteolus). Learn about its olive plumage, distinct white eyebrow, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

19-20 cm

1,490

Olive White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-browed Bush-robin

Tarsiger indicus

Discover the White-browed Bush-robin (Tarsiger indicus). Learn about its unique olive-brown plumage, secretive forest habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

14-16 cm

1,409

Olive-brown White

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
White-browed Bushchat

Saxicola macrorhynchus

Discover the White-browed Bushchat (Saxicola macrorhynchus). Learn about its physical features, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this rare perching bird.

14-16 cm

1,383

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-browed Fantail

Rhipidura aureola

Discover the White-browed Fantail (Rhipidura aureola). Learn about this agile perching bird's unique appearance, insect-based diet, nesting habits, and tips.

17-19 cm

1,414

Dark brown White

Perching Birds