Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

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

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

727

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

724

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

693

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

777

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.

15-19 cm

1,824

Brown White
Least Concern
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

White Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Waders

Vulnerable
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

Brown Buff

Waders

woolly necked stork 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

Black White

Waders

Vulnerable
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

Black White

Perching Birds

yellow eyed babbler 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

Brown White

Perching Birds

yellow footed green pigeon 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

Green Olive

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Yellow White

Perching Birds

yellow wattled lapwing 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

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
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

Yellow Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Yellow Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Yellow Olive-green

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey-brown Cream

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Blue Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

Critically Endangered
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

Yellow Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Yellow Green

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Yellow Green

Perching Birds