Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,112 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
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
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
1,573
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.
110-127 cm
3,177
Waders
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
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
4,956
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
3,698
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
2,826
Duck-like Birds
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
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
4,975
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
5,514
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
1,659
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
1,428
Perching Birds
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
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
1,431
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
1,652
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
1,353
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
1,487
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds