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red headed vulture
Sarcogyps calvus
Learn about the Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus). Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and the critical conservation efforts to save this species.
85-85 cm
620
Most Viewed
red naped ibis
Pseudibis papillosa
Learn about the Red-naped Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa). Discover its unique appearance, dry-field habitat, and behavior in the Indian Subcontinent.
68-68 cm
3,680
Waders
red necked falcon
falco chicquera
Learn about the Red-necked Falcon (Falco chicquera). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.
31-36 cm
800
red necked grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Learn about the red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena). Explore its unique red plumage, migratory habits, diet of fish and insects, and conservation status.
40-50 cm
1,321
Most Viewed
red rumped swallow
Cecropis daurica
Learn about the Red-Rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica), a migratory bird known for its unique mud nests, striking reddish rump, and impressive aerial skills.
16-17 cm
3,101
Perching Birds
Most Viewed
red vented bulbul
Pycnonotus cafer
Explore the Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer). Learn about its habitat, diet, and why it's one of the world's top 100 invasive species.
20-20 cm
4,336
Perching Birds
Most Viewed
red wattled lapwing
Vanellus indicus
Learn about the red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus), known for its 'did-he-do-it' call. Explore its habitat, diet, and unique nesting habits.
32-35 cm
2,858
Waders
Most Viewed
river tern
Sterna aurantia
Discover the Indian River Tern (Sterna aurantia). Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and why this freshwater bird is unique among terns.
38-46 cm
2,972
Seabirds
Most Viewed
rose ringed parakeet
Psittacula krameri
Learn about the Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri). Discover its diet, urban habitat, physical traits, and how this parrot thrives in city environments.
42-42 cm
3,133
Perching Birds
rosy starling
Pastor roseus
Discover the rosy starling (Pastor roseus). Learn about its unique pink plumage, diet of locusts, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.
21-21 cm
2,174
Perching Birds
ruddy breasted crake
Porzana fusca
Discover the Ruddy-breasted Crake (Porzana fusca). Learn about its physical appearance, wetland habitat, diet, and secretive behavior in our expert guide.
22-22 cm
654
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.
61-67 cm
3,569
Duck-like Birds
Most Viewed
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.
46-50 cm
6,247
Perching Birds
Most Viewed
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
2,644
Perching Birds
Most Viewed
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.
156-180 cm
3,837
Waders
savanna nightjar
Caprimulgus affinis
Learn about the Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis). Discover its unique rooftop nesting habits, nocturnal behavior, and physical characteristics.
23-23 cm
648
Most Viewed
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.
11-12 cm
5,572
Perching Birds
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.
62-67 cm
2,336
Birds of Prey
sind sparrow
Passer pyrrhonotus
Discover the Sind sparrow (Passer pyrrhonotus), a unique bird of the Indus valley. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation status.
13-13 cm
1,679
Perching Birds
sirkeer malkoha
Taccocua leschenaultii
Discover the Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii), a unique ground-dwelling cuckoo found in South Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
42-42 cm
850
slavonian grebe
Podiceps auritus
Discover the Slavonian Grebe (Horned Grebe). Learn about its striking red-and-black breeding plumage, unique feather-eating habits, and diverse habitats.
31-38 cm
1,283
small minivet
Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
Learn about the small minivet (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus). Discover its habitat across Southern Asia, its insect-based diet, breeding habits, and behavior.
16-16 cm
3,175
Perching Birds
small prantincole
Glareola lactea
Learn about the Small Pratincole (Glareola lactea), a unique shorebird of Asia. Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
16-19 cm
980
red headed vulture
Sarcogyps calvus
85-85 cm
black gray
620
red naped ibis
Most ViewedPseudibis papillosa
68-68 cm
black gray
Waders
3,680
red necked falcon
falco chicquera
31-36 cm
gray white
800
red necked grebe
Most ViewedPodiceps grisegena
40-50 cm
brown red
1,321
red rumped swallow
Most ViewedCecropis daurica
16-17 cm
blue orange
Perching Birds
3,101
red vented bulbul
Most ViewedPycnonotus cafer
20-20 cm
black brown
Perching Birds
4,336
red wattled lapwing
Most ViewedVanellus indicus
32-35 cm
brown white
Waders
2,858
river tern
Most ViewedSterna aurantia
38-46 cm
gray black
Seabirds
2,972
rose ringed parakeet
Most ViewedPsittacula krameri
42-42 cm
green blue
Perching Birds
3,133
rosy starling
Most ViewedPastor roseus
21-21 cm
pink blue
Perching Birds
2,174
ruddy breasted crake
Porzana fusca
22-22 cm
orange brown
654
ruddy shelduck
Most ViewedTadorna ferruginea
61-67 cm
orange black
Duck-like Birds
3,569
rufous treepie
Most ViewedDendrocitta vagabunda
46-50 cm
orange gray
Perching Birds
6,247
sapphire flycatcher
Most ViewedFicedula sapphira
11-11 cm
blue orange
Perching Birds
2,644
sarus crane
Most ViewedAntigone antigone
156-180 cm
gray red
Waders
3,837
savanna nightjar
Caprimulgus affinis
23-23 cm
black brown
648
scaly breasted munia
Most ViewedLonchura punctulata
11-12 cm
brown black
Perching Birds
5,572
shikra
Most ViewedAccipiter badius
30-36 cm
brown white
Birds of Prey
4,415
short toed snake eagle
Most ViewedCircaetus gallicus
62-67 cm
gray white
Birds of Prey
2,336
sind sparrow
Most ViewedPasser pyrrhonotus
13-13 cm
brown gray
Perching Birds
1,679
sirkeer malkoha
Taccocua leschenaultii
42-42 cm
brown
850
slavonian grebe
Most ViewedPodiceps auritus
31-38 cm
gray white
1,283
small minivet
Most ViewedPericrocotus cinnamomeus
16-16 cm
orange black
Perching Birds
3,175
small prantincole
Glareola lactea
16-19 cm
gray black
980