Birds of Indian Subcontinent
121 bird species 119 featured
ruddy shelduck
Tadorna ferruginea
Learn about the Ruddy Shelduck (Brahminy Duck), a unique orange-brown waterfowl. Explore its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and migratory patterns.
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rufous treepie
Dendrocitta vagabunda
Learn about the Rufous Treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda), a versatile member of the crow family known for its striking colors and opportunistic feeding habits.
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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.
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sarus crane
Antigone antigone
Discover the majestic Sarus Crane, the world's tallest flying bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique trumpeting duet, and conservation status.
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scaly breasted munia
Lonchura punctulata
Discover the Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata). Learn about its distinctive scale markings, habitat, diet, and global distribution in this guide.
short toed snake eagle
Circaetus gallicus
Discover the Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus). Learn about its owl-like face, specialized snake diet, and unique habitat across open plains.
southern coucal
Centropus (sinensis) parroti
Learn about the Southern Coucal (Centropus parroti). Discover its physical traits, habitat in peninsular India, diet, and unique non-parasitic behavior.
spotted dove
Stigmatopelis chinensis
Learn about the Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis), a common resident bird across Asia known for its unique white-spotted collar and peaceful nature.
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.
steppe eagle
Aquila nipalensis
Discover the Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis). Learn about its dry habitat, diverse hunting techniques, diet of susliks, and physical characteristics.
striated heron
Butorides striata
Discover the Striated Heron (Butorides striata). Learn about its blue-grey plumage, diverse habitat in mangroves, diet, and unique breeding habits.
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tawny eagle
Aquila rapax
Discover the tawny eagle (Aquila rapax), a resilient bird of prey found in Africa and Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique scavenger behavior.
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wards trogon
Harpactes wardi
Discover the elusive Ward's Trogon (Harpactes wardi), a stunning pink and blue bird found in Asian forests. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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western reef egret
Egretta gularis
Explore the Western Reef Egret (Egretta gularis). Learn about its unique hunting styles, coastal habitats, and breeding habits in our comprehensive guide.
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white bellied sea eagle
Haliaeetus leucogaster
Discover the majestic White-bellied Sea Eagle. Learn about its hunting behavior, coastal habitat, and physical traits in our comprehensive expert guide.
white breasted waterhen
Amaurornis phoenicurus
Learn about the White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.
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white eared bulbul
Pycnonotus leucotis
Learn about the white-eared bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis), a smart and cheerful bird found from India to the Arabian Peninsula. Discover its habitat and diet.
white rumped vulture
Gyps bengalensis
Learn about the White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis). Discover facts about its habitat, diet, and its status as a critically endangered scavenger.
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white stork
Ciconia ciconia
Explore the life of the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia). Learn about its migration patterns, diet, nesting habits, and physical characteristics in our guide.
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white throated kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
Discover the White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis), a stunning blue and white bird found across Asia. Learn about its diverse diet, habitat, and unique behaviors.
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.
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.
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.
ruddy shelduck
Tadorna ferruginea
rufous treepie
Dendrocitta vagabunda
sapphire flycatcher
Ficedula sapphira
sarus crane
Antigone antigone
scaly breasted munia
Lonchura punctulata
shikra
Accipiter badius
short toed snake eagle
Circaetus gallicus
southern coucal
Centropus (sinensis) parroti
spotted dove
Stigmatopelis chinensis
spotted owlet
Athene brama
steppe eagle
Aquila nipalensis
striated heron
Butorides striata
tawny eagle
Aquila rapax
wards trogon
Harpactes wardi
western reef egret
Egretta gularis
white bellied sea eagle
Haliaeetus leucogaster
white breasted waterhen
Amaurornis phoenicurus
white eared bulbul
Pycnonotus leucotis
white rumped vulture
Gyps bengalensis
white stork
Ciconia ciconia
white throated kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
wire tailed swallow
Hirundo smithii
woolly necked stork
Ciconia episcopus
yellow footed green pigeon
Treron phoenicopterus