Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Bugun Liocichla
Liocichla bugunorum
Discover the Bugun Liocichla (Liocichla bugunorum), a stunning, rare bird from Arunachal Pradesh. Learn about its habitat, unique appearance, and conservation.
20-22 cm
656
Perching Birds
Burmese Shrike
Lanius collurioides
Discover the Burmese Shrike (Lanius collurioides), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
19-21 cm
737
Perching Birds
caspian gull
Larus cachinnans
Learn about the Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans). Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert birdwatching guide.
55-60 cm
1,747
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Discover the Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia), the world's largest tern species. Learn about their habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
48-60 cm
778
Seabirds
Cheer Pheasant
Catreus wallichii
Discover the Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii), a rare upland ground bird native to the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and conservation status.
90-118 cm
801
Upland Ground Birds
chestnut bellied sandgrouse
Pterocles exustus
Discover the Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus), an arid-land bird known for its unique water-carrying feathers and desert survival skills.
31-33 cm
1,607
Chestnut Bunting
Emberiza rutila
Discover the Chestnut Bunting (Emberiza rutila), a striking songbird. Learn about its unique chestnut plumage, habitat, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.
14-15 cm
833
Perching Birds
Chestnut Munia
Lonchura atricapilla
Discover the Chestnut Munia (Lonchura atricapilla). Learn about this striking perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.
11-12 cm
771
Perching Birds
Chestnut Thrush
Turdus rubrocanus
Discover the Chestnut Thrush (Turdus rubrocanus), a stunning Himalayan songbird. Learn about its unique plumage, mountain habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
22-25 cm
711
Perching Birds
Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush
Pterorhinus nuchalis
Discover the Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus nuchalis). Learn about this unique perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation.
23-26 cm
711
Perching Birds
Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch
Sitta cinnamoventris
Discover the Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch (Sitta cinnamoventris). Learn about its blue-gray plumage, chestnut belly, unique climbing behavior, and forest habitat.
12-14 cm
671
Tree-clinging Birds
Chestnut-bellied Rock-thrush
Monticola rufiventris
Discover the Chestnut-bellied Rock-thrush (Monticola rufiventris). Learn about its vibrant blue and chestnut plumage, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
20-22 cm
705
Perching Birds
Chestnut-breasted Partridge
Arborophila mandellii
Discover the Chestnut-breasted Partridge (Arborophila mandellii), a rare upland ground bird of the Eastern Himalayas known for its striking chestnut and grey plumage.
29-30 cm
840
Upland Ground Birds
Chestnut-capped Babbler
Timalia pileata
Discover the Chestnut-capped Babbler (Timalia pileata). Learn about this distinct perching bird's physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
15-17 cm
710
Perching Birds
Chestnut-crowned Bush-warbler
Cettia major
Discover the Chestnut-crowned Bush-warbler (Cettia major), a secretive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birding tips.
12-13 cm
724
Perching Birds
Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron erythrocephalum
Discover the Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron erythrocephalum). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, unique vocalizations, habitat, and nesting habits.
24-26 cm
710
Perching Birds
Chestnut-crowned Warbler
Phylloscopus castaniceps
Discover the Chestnut-crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus castaniceps). Learn about this olive-green perching bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and nesting habits.
9-11 cm
770
Perching Birds
Chestnut-eared Bunting
Emberiza fucata
Discover the Chestnut-eared Bunting (Emberiza fucata). Learn about this striking perching bird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
15-16 cm
744
Perching Birds
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
Merops leschenaulti
Discover the Chestnut-headed Bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti). Learn about its vibrant green and chestnut plumage, insect-based diet, and tropical habitats.
18-21 cm
779
Perching Birds
Chestnut-headed Tesia
Cettia castaneocoronata
Discover the Chestnut-headed Tesia (Cettia castaneocoronata). Learn about this vibrant perching bird's habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips.
8-10 cm
693
Perching Birds
Chestnut-shouldered Bush-sparrow
Gymnoris xanthocollis
Discover the Chestnut-shouldered Bush-sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birding success.
12-14 cm
738
Perching Birds
Chestnut-tailed Starling
Sturnia malabarica
Discover the Chestnut-tailed Starling (Sturnia malabarica). Learn about its unique gray and chestnut plumage, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for enthusiasts.
19-21 cm
702
Perching Birds
Chestnut-vented Nuthatch
Sitta nagaensis
Discover the Chestnut-vented Nuthatch (Sitta nagaensis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's physical traits, habitat, nesting habits, and expert tips.
12-13 cm
709
Tree-clinging Birds
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo
Clamator coromandus
Discover the Chestnut-winged Cuckoo (Clamator coromandus), a striking perching bird. Learn about its chestnut wings, unique behavior, and habitat in this expert guide.
37-45 cm
737
Perching Birds