Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,112 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
White-rumped Snowfinch

Onychostruthus taczanowskii

Discover the White-rumped Snowfinch (Onychostruthus taczanowskii). Learn about this resilient high-altitude bird's habitat, physical traits, and unique behavior.

15-17 cm

1,439

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-rumped Spinetail

Zoonavena sylvatica

Discover the White-rumped Spinetail (Zoonavena sylvatica), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

11-12 cm

1,553

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-spectacled Warbler

Phylloscopus intermedius

Discover the White-spectacled Warbler (Phylloscopus intermedius). Learn about this olive-green perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification.

10-11 cm

1,540

Olive-green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-spotted Fantail

Rhipidura albogularis

Discover the White-spotted Fantail (Rhipidura albogularis). Learn about this agile bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for successful birdwatching.

17-19 cm

1,424

Greyish-black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-tailed Blue Robin

Myiomela leucura

Discover the White-tailed Blue Robin (Myiomela leucura). Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and essential tips for spotting this elusive bird.

17-19 cm

1,483

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-tailed Lapwing

Vanellus leucurus

Discover the White-tailed Lapwing (Vanellus leucurus), a unique wader. Learn about its habitat, physical features, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

26-29 cm

1,542

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
White-tailed Nuthatch

Sitta himalayensis

Discover the White-tailed Nuthatch (Sitta himalayensis). Learn about its unique blue-gray plumage, Himalayan habitat, specialized diet, and birdwatching tips.

12-13 cm

1,479

Blue-gray White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-tailed Sea-eagle

Haliaeetus albicilla

Discover the majestic White-tailed Sea-eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and conservation status in this guide.

66-94 cm

1,515

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
White-tailed Stonechat

Saxicola leucurus

Discover the White-tailed Stonechat (Saxicola leucurus), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

12-13 cm

1,554

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-tailed Tropicbird

Phaethon lepturus

Discover the White-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon lepturus). Learn about its physical characteristics, oceanic habitat, unique nesting habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

70-82 cm

1,487

White Black

Seabirds

Least Concern
White-throated Bulbul

Alophoixus flaveolus

Discover the White-throated Bulbul (Alophoixus flaveolus), a vibrant olive-colored perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique birdwatching tips.

21-23 cm

1,533

Olive White

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
White-throated Bushchat

Saxicola insignis

Discover the White-throated Bushchat (Saxicola insignis). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.

12-14 cm

1,393

Dark Brown White

Perching Birds

White-throated Dipper Least Concern
White-throated Dipper

Cinclus cinclus

Discover the White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus). Learn about this unique aquatic perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

17-20 cm

1,532

Dark Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-throated Fantail

Rhipidura albicollis

Discover the White-throated Fantail (Rhipidura albicollis). Learn about this agile, slate-grey bird's habitat, diet, unique behavior, and top birdwatching tips.

17-19 cm

1,337

Slate-grey White

Perching Birds

White-throated Laughingthrush Least Concern
White-throated Laughingthrush

Pterorhinus albogularis

Discover the White-throated Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus albogularis). Learn about this perching bird's habitat, diet, unique behaviors, and top birdwatching tips.

25-30 cm

1,474

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-throated Needletail

Hirundapus caudacutus

Discover the White-throated Needletail, one of the fastest birds in flight. Learn about its appearance, migratory habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

19-22 cm

1,468

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-throated Redstart

Phoenicurus schisticeps

Discover the White-throated Redstart (Phoenicurus schisticeps). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, unique behavior, and essential birdwatching tips.

14-16 cm

1,517

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-throated Tit

Aegithalos niveogularis

Discover the White-throated Tit (Aegithalos niveogularis), a charming Himalayan perching bird. Learn about its appearance, unique behavior, and conservation status.

11-12 cm

1,442

Brown White

Perching Birds

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

1,545

Black White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
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

1,467

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,544

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,325

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,717

Black White

Seabirds

Least Concern
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.

16-18 cm

2,662

Black White

Seabirds