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Rufous-vented Yuhina
Yuhina occipitalis
Discover the Rufous-vented Yuhina (Yuhina occipitalis). Learn about this unique Himalayan perching bird, its habitat, diet, and key identification features.
12-14 cm
313
Perching Birds
Rufous-winged Fulvetta
Schoeniparus castaneceps
Discover the Rufous-winged Fulvetta (Schoeniparus castaneceps). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this unique bird.
12-13 cm
315
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Russet Grasshopper-warbler
Locustella mandelli
Discover the Russet Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella mandelli). Learn about its physical traits, secretive habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips for enthusiasts.
13-14 cm
370
Perching Birds
Russet Sparrow
Passer cinnamomeus
Discover the Russet Sparrow (Passer cinnamomeus), a vibrant cinnamon-colored bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips here.
13-15 cm
358
Perching Birds
Russet-naped Wood-rail
Aramides albiventris
Discover the Russet-naped Wood-rail (Aramides albiventris). Learn about this unique wader's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and key birdwatching tips today.
35-42 cm
137
Waders
Rusty-bellied Shortwing
Brachypteryx hyperythra
Discover the Rusty-bellied Shortwing (Brachypteryx hyperythra). Learn about this elusive bird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
11-13 cm
344
Perching Birds
Rusty-capped Fulvetta
Schoeniparus dubius
Discover the Rusty-capped Fulvetta (Schoeniparus dubius), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips today.
12-14 cm
351
Perching Birds
Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-babbler
Erythrogenys erythrogenys
Discover the Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-babbler (Erythrogenys erythrogenys). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, unique curved bill, habitat, and birdwatching tips.
22-26 cm
318
Perching Birds
Rusty-flanked Treecreeper
Certhia nipalensis
Discover the Rusty-flanked Treecreeper (Certhia nipalensis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's habitat, diet, identification, and conservation status.
14-15 cm
325
Tree-clinging Birds
Rusty-fronted Barwing
Actinodura egertoni
Discover the Rusty-fronted Barwing (Actinodura egertoni), a unique perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and nesting habits.
17-19 cm
325
Perching Birds
Rusty-tailed Flycatcher
Ficedula ruficauda
Discover the Rusty-tailed Flycatcher (Ficedula ruficauda). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips in this expert species guide.
13-14 cm
365
Perching Birds
Rusty-throated Wren-babbler
Spelaeornis badeigularis
Discover the elusive Rusty-throated Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis badeigularis). Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status in our guide.
9-10 cm
334
Perching Birds
Sahyadri Sunbird
Aethopyga vigorsii
Discover the Sahyadri Sunbird (Aethopyga vigorsii), a stunning crimson and yellow species native to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.
10-12 cm
389
Perching Birds
Saker Falcon
Falco cherrug
Discover the Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug), a majestic bird of prey. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.
45-57 cm
370
Birds of Prey
Sakhalin Leaf-warbler
Phylloscopus borealoides
Discover the Sakhalin Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus borealoides). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird.
11-13 cm
374
Perching Birds
Sanderling
Calidris alba
Discover the Sanderling (Calidris alba), a small, energetic wader known for its rapid movements along shorelines. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
18-21 cm
411
Waders
Least Concern
Sandhill Crane
Grus canadensis
Discover the Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis), a majestic wading bird. Learn about its unique physical appearance, migratory habitat, diet, and nesting habits.
80-120 cm
151
Waders
Sandwich Tern
Thalasseus sandvicensis
Discover the elegant Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis), a striking white and grey seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and fascinating behaviors in this comprehensive guide.
37-43 cm
414
Seabirds
Least Concern
sapphire flycatcher
Ficedula sapphira
Discover the enchanting Sapphire Flycatcher (Ficedula sapphira), a small, vibrant blue bird of Asian montane forests. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique characteristics.
11-11 cm
3,155
Perching Birds
Sapphire Quail-Dove
Geotrygon saphirina
Discover the Sapphire Quail-Dove (Geotrygon saphirina), a stunning upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and conservation status.
22-25 cm
145
Upland Ground Birds
Vulnerable
sarus crane
Grus antigone
Discover the majestic Sarus Crane, the world's tallest flying bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique trumpeting duet, and conservation status.
156-180 cm
4,846
Waders
Least Concern
Saturnine Antshrike
Thamnomanes saturninus
Discover the Saturnine Antshrike (Thamnomanes saturninus). Learn about this grey and black perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.
17-19 cm
175
Perching Birds
Satyr Tragopan
Tragopan satyra
Discover the Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra), a stunning Himalayan pheasant. Learn about its vibrant red plumage, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
67-72 cm
398
Upland Ground Birds