Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,228 bird species 222 featured
Spotted Elachura
Elachura formosa
Discover the Spotted Elachura (Elachura formosa), a unique and elusive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification tips.
10-11 cm
149
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Spotted Forktail
Enicurus maculatus
Discover the Spotted Forktail (Enicurus maculatus), a striking black-and-white bird of Asian mountain streams. Learn about its habitat, diet, and nesting habits.
25-28 cm
148
Perching Birds
Spotted Grasshopper-warbler
Locustella thoracica
Discover the Spotted Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella thoracica). Learn about its unique olive-brown plumage, secretive behavior, nesting habits, and expert tips.
12-14 cm
172
Perching Birds
Spotted Greenshank
Tringa guttifer
Discover the Spotted Greenshank (Tringa guttifer), a rare and endangered wader. Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory habits, and conservation status.
29-32 cm
249
Waders
Spotted Laughingthrush
Ianthocincla ocellata
Discover the Spotted Laughingthrush (Ianthocincla ocellata), a stunning Himalayan bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.
30-33 cm
123
Perching Birds
spotted owlet
Athene brama
Discover the Spotted Owlet (Athene brama), a small nocturnal bird of Asia. Learn about its urban adaptation, diverse diet, and unique nesting habits.
21-21 cm
3,688
Night Birds
spotted redshank
Tringa erythropus
Learn about the Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus), a striking migratory wader known for its black breeding plumage and long red legs.
29-32 cm
1,204
Spotted Sandgrouse
Pterocles senegallus
Discover the Spotted Sandgrouse (Pterocles senegallus), a fascinating desert bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
29-34 cm
274
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
Square-tailed Bulbul
Hypsipetes ganeesa
Discover the Square-tailed Bulbul (Hypsipetes ganeesa). Learn about its grey plumage, forest habitat, unique perching behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.
20-22 cm
167
Perching Birds
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo
Surniculus lugubris
Discover the Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus lugubris). Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and fascinating mimicry behavior.
22-24 cm
232
Perching Birds
Sri Lanka Bay-owl
Phodilus assimilis
Discover the elusive Sri Lanka Bay-owl (Phodilus assimilis). Learn about this rare nocturnal bird's physical traits, unique habitat, diet, and conservation status.
23-30 cm
252
Night Birds
Sri Lanka Frogmouth
Batrachostomus moniliger
Discover the mysterious Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger). Learn about its nocturnal behavior, unique grey and white appearance, and habitat.
20-23 cm
246
Night Birds
steppe eagle
Aquila nipalensis
Discover the Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis). Learn about its dry habitat, diverse hunting techniques, diet of susliks, and physical characteristics.
76-80 cm
2,418
Birds of Prey
Stork-billed Kingfisher
Pelargopsis capensis
Discover the Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this majestic bird.
35-38 cm
194
Perching Birds
Streak-breasted Scimitar-babbler
Pomatorhinus ruficollis
Discover the Streak-breasted Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus ruficollis). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, unique curved beak, habitat, and nesting habits.
16-19 cm
122
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Streak-throated Barwing
Sibia waldeni
Discover the Streak-throated Barwing (Sibia waldeni), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips today.
19-21 cm
163
Perching Birds
Streak-throated Swallow
Petrochelidon fluvicola
Discover the Streak-throated Swallow (Petrochelidon fluvicola). Learn about its physical traits, nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this agile flyer.
11-12 cm
166
Perching Birds
Streak-throated Woodpecker
Picus xanthopygaeus
Discover the Streak-throated Woodpecker (Picus xanthopygaeus). Learn about its green plumage, unique nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.
27-29 cm
210
Tree-clinging Birds
Streaked Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron lineatum
Discover the Streaked Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron lineatum), a charming Himalayan songbird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
18-20 cm
132
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Streaked Rosefinch
Carpodacus rubicilloides
Discover the Streaked Rosefinch (Carpodacus rubicilloides). Learn about its unique pink and grey plumage, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
19-21 cm
248
Perching Birds
Streaked Scrub-warbler
Scotocerca inquieta
Discover the Streaked Scrub-warbler (Scotocerca inquieta), a small, resilient desert bird. Learn about its habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and behavior.
10-11 cm
174
Perching Birds
streaked shearwater
Calonectris leucomelas
Learn about the Streaked Shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas), a pelagic seabird known for following fishing boats and nesting in forested hills.
48-48 cm
1,400
Streaked Spiderhunter
Arachnothera magna
Discover the Streaked Spiderhunter (Arachnothera magna). Learn about this olive-colored, nectar-loving bird's unique habitat, breeding habits, and identification.
16-17 cm
191
Perching Birds
Streaked Weaver
Ploceus manyar
Discover the Streaked Weaver (Ploceus manyar), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.
12-14 cm
178
Perching Birds