Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,562 bird species 246 featured
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
619
Perching Birds
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
611
Perching Birds
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
615
Perching Birds
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
640
Perching Birds
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
623
Perching Birds
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
709
Tree-clinging Birds
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
639
Perching Birds
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
567
Perching Birds
White-winged Black-tyrant
Knipolegus aterrimus
Discover the White-winged Black-tyrant (Knipolegus aterrimus). Learn about this striking perching bird's appearance, behavior, habitat, and expert birding tips.
20-22 cm
529
Perching Birds
White-winged Cinclodes
Cinclodes atacamensis
Discover the White-winged Cinclodes (Cinclodes atacamensis), a unique perching bird of the Andes. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for successful spotting.
18-20 cm
497
Perching Birds
White-winged Coot
Fulica leucoptera
Discover the White-winged Coot (Fulica leucoptera). Learn about this unique South American waterbird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and nesting habits.
45-60 cm
510
Duck-like Birds
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
751
Duck-like Birds
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
676
Perching Birds
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
649
Perching Birds
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
608
Perching Birds
White-winged Swallow
Tachycineta albiventer
Discover the White-winged Swallow (Tachycineta albiventer). Learn about this stunning blue and white bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
12-14 cm
349
Perching Birds
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
676
Seabirds
Whooper Swan
Cygnus cygnus
Discover the Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus). Learn about this majestic white bird's physical traits, migratory habits, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.
140-165 cm
727
Duck-like Birds
Whooping Crane
Grus americana
Discover the majestic Whooping Crane (Grus americana). Learn about this endangered wading bird's habitat, diet, physical appearance, and conservation efforts.
140-160 cm
487
Waders
Whooping Motmot
Momotus subrufescens
Discover the Whooping Motmot (Momotus subrufescens), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.
38-48 cm
540
Perching Birds
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
1,744
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
3,725
Perching Birds
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
678
Waders