Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
White-winged Duck
Asarcornis scutulata
Discover the rare White-winged Duck (Asarcornis scutulata). Learn about its physical appearance, secretive forest habitat, conservation status, and birdwatching tips.
66-81 cm
838
Duck-like Birds
White-winged Grosbeak
Mycerobas carnipes
Discover the White-winged Grosbeak (Mycerobas carnipes). Learn about this striking yellow and black perching bird, its Himalayan habitat, diet, and nesting habits.
21-23 cm
727
Perching Birds
White-winged Redstart
Phoenicurus erythrogastrus
Discover the White-winged Redstart (Phoenicurus erythrogastrus). Learn about its appearance, high-altitude habitat, unique diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
15-16 cm
724
Perching Birds
White-winged Snowfinch
Montifringilla nivalis
Discover the White-winged Snowfinch (Montifringilla nivalis). Learn about this resilient alpine bird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and birdwatching tips.
17-19 cm
693
Perching Birds
White-winged Tern
Chlidonias leucopterus
Discover the White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus), a striking migratory seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification tips.
23-27 cm
777
Seabirds
wilsons storm petrel
Oceanites oceanicus
Learn about Wilson's Storm Petrel (Oceanites oceanicus), one of the world's most abundant seabirds, known for its incredible migrations and pelagic lifestyle.
15-19 cm
1,824
wire tailed swallow
Hirundo smithii
Discover the wire-tailed swallow (Hirundo smithii). Learn about its unique wire-like tail, chestnut cap, diet, and behavior in Africa and Asia.
14-14 cm
3,827
Perching Birds
Wood Sandpiper
Tringa glareola
Discover the Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola), a graceful wading bird. Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory habits, diet, and nesting behavior today.
19-21 cm
795
Waders
Wood Snipe
Gallinago nemoricola
Discover the Wood Snipe (Gallinago nemoricola), a rare and elusive wader. Learn about its unique physical traits, forest habitat, diet, and conservation status.
28-32 cm
794
Waders
Near Threatened
woolly necked stork
Ciconia episcopus
Learn about the woolly-necked stork (Ciconia episcopus). Explore its unique white downy neck, iridescent feathers, wetland habitats, and fascinating behaviors.
75-92 cm
4,089
Waders
Wreathed Hornbill
Rhyticeros undulatus
Discover the Wreathed Hornbill (Rhyticeros undulatus). Learn about its physical traits, rainforest habitat, unique breeding habits, and conservation status today.
75-100 cm
828
Perching Birds
Least Concern
yellow eyed babbler
Chrysomma sinense
Learn about the yellow-eyed babbler (Chrysomma sinense). Explore its unique appearance, diet of insects and nectar, and habitat in the grasslands of Asia.
18-18 cm
3,351
Perching Birds
Least Concern
yellow footed green pigeon
Treron phoenicopterus
Discover the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon (Hariyal). Learn about the state bird of Maharashtra, its habitat, diet, and unique physical characteristics.
33-33 cm
3,119
Upland Ground Birds
yellow wagtail
Motacilla flava
Discover the Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava). Learn about its vibrant yellow plumage, diverse subspecies, migratory behavior, and preferred habitats.
18-18 cm
3,387
Perching Birds
Least Concern
yellow wattled lapwing
Vanellus malabaricus
Discover the yellow-wattled lapwing (Vanellus malabaricus), a unique ground bird endemic to the Indian Subcontinent known for its striking yellow facial wattles.
26-28 cm
3,546
Waders
Yellow-bellied Fairy-fantail
Chelidorhynx hypoxanthus
Discover the Yellow-bellied Fairy-fantail (Chelidorhynx hypoxanthus). Learn about its vibrant yellow plumage, forest habitat, diet, and unique birding tips today.
8-9 cm
729
Perching Birds
Yellow-bellied Prinia
Prinia flaviventris
Discover the Yellow-bellied Prinia (Prinia flaviventris). Learn about this vibrant perching bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.
11-13 cm
723
Perching Birds
Yellow-bellied Warbler
Abroscopus superciliaris
Discover the Yellow-bellied Warbler (Abroscopus superciliaris). Learn about its unique physical traits, natural habitat, insect-based diet, and nesting habits.
9-10 cm
754
Perching Birds
Yellow-billed Babbler
Argya affinis
Discover the Yellow-billed Babbler (Argya affinis), a social perching bird. Learn about its grey-brown plumage, unique diet, and habitat in this expert guide.
22-25 cm
693
Perching Birds
Yellow-billed Blue Magpie
Urocissa flavirostris
Discover the Yellow-billed Blue Magpie (Urocissa flavirostris). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for spotting this stunning bird.
61-66 cm
692
Perching Birds
Yellow-billed Chough
Pyrrhocorax graculus
Discover the Yellow-billed Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus). Learn about this high-altitude alpine bird's unique appearance, diet, nesting habits, and expert tips.
37-39 cm
690
Perching Birds
Yellow-breasted Bunting
Emberiza aureola
Discover the Yellow-breasted Bunting (Emberiza aureola), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, identification, breeding habits, and conservation.
14-16 cm
739
Perching Birds
Yellow-breasted Greenfinch
Chloris spinoides
Discover the Yellow-breasted Greenfinch (Chloris spinoides). Learn about its habitat, diet, distinct physical traits, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.
12-14 cm
698
Perching Birds
Yellow-browed Bulbul
Acritillas indica
Discover the Yellow-browed Bulbul (Acritillas indica). Learn about this vibrant perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.
19-20 cm
712
Perching Birds