Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Chevron-breasted Babbler
Stachyris roberti
Discover the Chevron-breasted Babbler (Stachyris roberti), a small, unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips for birdwatchers.
10-11 cm
666
Perching Birds
Chin Hills Wren-babbler
Spelaeornis oatesi
Discover the Chin Hills Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis oatesi), a rare perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in the wild.
11-12 cm
716
Perching Birds
chinese pond heron
Ardeola bacchus
Discover the Chinese Pond Heron (Ardeola bacchus). Learn about its habitat in East Asian wetlands, unique breeding plumage, diet, and behavior.
52-52 cm
1,912
Least Concern
Chinese Rubythroat
Calliope tschebaiewi
Discover the Chinese Rubythroat (Calliope tschebaiewi), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.
13-15 cm
721
Perching Birds
Vulnerable
christmas island frigatebird
Fregata andrewsi
Discover the Christmas Island Frigatebird, a critically endangered seabird known for its massive wingspan, red gular sac, and unique kleptoparasitic behavior.
90-100 cm
2,025
Cinereous Vulture
Aegypius monachus
Discover the Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus), a massive bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.
100-120 cm
817
Birds of Prey
Citrine Wagtail
Motacilla citreola
Discover the Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola), a vibrant yellow perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips here.
15-18 cm
753
Perching Birds
Clamorous Reed-warbler
Acrocephalus stentoreus
Discover the Clamorous Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus stentoreus). Learn about its physical traits, wetland habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
18-20 cm
777
Perching Birds
Least Concern
collared falconet
Microhierax caerulescens
Discover the Collared Falconet (Microhierax caerulescens), a tiny but fierce raptor found in the forests of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
18-18 cm
2,300
Birds of Prey
Collared Grosbeak
Mycerobas affinis
Discover the Collared Grosbeak (Mycerobas affinis). Learn about this striking yellow and black perching bird, its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
22-24 cm
819
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Collared Kingfisher
Todiramphus chloris
Discover the Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris). Learn about this vibrant blue and white bird, its mangrove habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.
22-25 cm
803
Perching Birds
Collared Pratincole
Glareola pratincola
Discover the Collared Pratincole (Glareola pratincola), a unique wader with swallow-like flight. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
24-28 cm
739
Waders
Collared Sand Martin
Riparia riparia
Discover the Collared Sand Martin (Riparia riparia). Learn about this small brown perching bird, its unique nesting habits, migratory patterns, and diet.
12-13 cm
704
Perching Birds
Collared Scops-owl
Otus lettia
Discover the Collared Scops-owl (Otus lettia), a mysterious night bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful observation.
23-25 cm
752
Night Birds
Least Concern
Collared Treepie
Dendrocitta frontalis
Discover the Collared Treepie (Dendrocitta frontalis), a unique Himalayan bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips today.
30-33 cm
802
Perching Birds
common babbler
Argya caudata
Learn about the common babbler (Turdoides caudata). Explore its physical traits, dry scrub habitat, social behavior, and diet in this comprehensive guide.
23-23 cm
2,930
Perching Birds
Common Buttonquail
Turnix sylvaticus
Discover the Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus). Learn about this secretive upland ground bird's appearance, diet, unique breeding habits, and conservation.
15-16 cm
781
Upland Ground Birds
common crane
Grus grus
Learn about the Common Crane (Grus grus), a majestic bird found across Eurasia. Discover its physical traits, diverse habitat, and omnivorous diet.
110-120 cm
2,714
Waders
Common Cuckoo
Cuculus canorus
Discover the Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). Learn about its unique brood parasitic behavior, physical traits, habitat, and tips for birdwatching.
32-34 cm
885
Perching Birds
Common Flameback
Dinopium javanense
Discover the Common Flameback (Dinopium javanense), a vibrant woodpecker species. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and top birdwatching tips.
26-32 cm
735
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
common goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Learn about the Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula). Discover its unique golden eyes, diving habits, nesting behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.
42-50 cm
1,706
Common Green Magpie
Cissa chinensis
Discover the Common Green Magpie (Cissa chinensis), a stunning tropical perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
37-39 cm
715
Perching Birds