Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,488 bird species 232 featured

Least Concern
Sykess Lark

Galerida deva

Discover the Sykes's Lark (Galerida deva), a small perching bird native to India. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birdwatching tips today.

12-14 cm

372

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sykess Nightjar

Caprimulgus mahrattensis

Discover the Sykes's Nightjar (Caprimulgus mahrattensis), a master of camouflage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this guide.

22-24 cm

443

Sandy White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Sykess Warbler

Iduna rama

Discover the Sykes's Warbler (Iduna rama). Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and expert tips for identifying this elusive perching bird species.

12-14 cm

355

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Tapajos Antpitta Least Concern
Tapajos Antpitta

Myrmothera subcanescens

Discover the Tapajos Antpitta (Myrmothera subcanescens). Learn about this rare Amazonian bird's appearance, elusive behavior, habitat, and expert birding tips.

14-16 cm

102

Brown Orange

Perching Birds

tawny eagle Vulnerable
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.

63-71 cm

2,552

Grey Black

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Tawny Fish-owl

Ketupa flavipes

Discover the Tawny Fish-owl (Ketupa flavipes), a unique nocturnal raptor. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatching sightings.

48-58 cm

388

Rufous Cream

Night Birds

Least Concern
Tawny Pipit

Anthus campestris

Discover the Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris), a sandy-colored perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatching.

15-17 cm

374

Sandy Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tawny-bellied Babbler

Dumetia hyperythra

Discover the Tawny-bellied Babbler (Dumetia hyperythra). Learn about its physical traits, unique habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this complete bird guide.

12-13 cm

310

Brown Tawny

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Tawny-breasted Wren-babbler

Spelaeornis longicaudatus

Discover the Tawny-breasted Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis longicaudatus). Learn about this rare, brown-colored perching bird's habitat, diet, and unique behaviors.

11-12 cm

351

Brown Tawny

Perching Birds

temmincks stint Least Concern
temmincks stint

Calidris temminckii

Learn about the Temminck's Stint (Calidris temminckii), a small wader known for its unique breeding habits, yellowish legs, and remarkable migratory journey.

13-15 cm

1,358

Brown White
Least Concern
Temmincks Tragopan

Tragopan temminckii

Discover the Temminck's Tragopan (Tragopan temminckii), a stunning upland ground bird. Learn about its vibrant red plumage, habitat, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

58-64 cm

410

Red Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Tepui Elaenia Least Concern
Tepui Elaenia

Elaenia olivina

Discover the Tepui Elaenia (Elaenia olivina), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

14-16 cm

142

Grey Olive

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Terek Sandpiper

Xenus cinereus

Discover the Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinereus), a unique grey and white wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

22-25 cm

403

Grey White

Waders

Thick-billed Flowerpecker Least Concern
Thick-billed Flowerpecker

Dicaeum agile

Discover the Thick-billed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum agile). Learn about its grey-brown appearance, unique diet, nesting habits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

10-11 cm

322

Grey-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Thick-billed Green-pigeon

Treron curvirostra

Discover the Thick-billed Green-pigeon (Treron curvirostra). Learn about its distinctive maroon markings, green plumage, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

22-31 cm

413

Green Maroon

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Thick-billed Warbler

Arundinax aedon

Discover the Thick-billed Warbler (Arundinax aedon). Learn about this elusive brown perching bird, its unique song, migration patterns, and expert birding tips.

17-20 cm

371

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Three-banded Rosefinch

Carpodacus trifasciatus

Discover the Three-banded Rosefinch (Carpodacus trifasciatus). Learn about its vibrant red plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this rare bird.

17-19 cm

377

Red Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Blackbird

Turdus maximus

Discover the Tibetan Blackbird (Turdus maximus), a unique high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

25-29 cm

342

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Eared-pheasant

Crossoptilon harmani

Discover the Tibetan Eared-pheasant (Crossoptilon harmani). Learn about its unique physical appearance, high-altitude habitat, and conservation status in this expert guide.

72-85 cm

393

White Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Lark

Melanocorypha maxima

Discover the Tibetan Lark (Melanocorypha maxima), a unique high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips today.

19-21 cm

386

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Partridge

Perdix hodgsoniae

Discover the Tibetan Partridge (Perdix hodgsoniae), a hardy upland ground bird. Learn about its unique physical appearance, high-altitude habitat, diet, and behavior.

28-31 cm

407

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Tibetan Sandgrouse

Syrrhaptes tibetanus

Discover the Tibetan Sandgrouse (Syrrhaptes tibetanus), a unique upland ground bird. Learn about its appearance, desert habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.

30-41 cm

397

Buff White

Upland Ground Birds

Tibetan Sandplover Least Concern
Tibetan Sandplover

Charadrius atrifrons

Discover the Tibetan Sandplover (Charadrius atrifrons), a fascinating wader. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips in this comprehensive guide.

19-21 cm

448

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Tibetan Siskin

Spinus thibetanus

Discover the Tibetan Siskin (Spinus thibetanus), a vibrant yellow and green perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification.

10-12 cm

390

Yellow Green

Perching Birds