Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Common Woodshrike
Tephrodornis pondicerianus
Discover the Common Woodshrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus). Learn about its greyish-brown appearance, unique habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert bird guide.
15-18 cm
727
Perching Birds
Least Concern
coppersmith barbet
Psilopogon haemacephalus
Learn about the Coppersmith Barbet, a colorful bird known for its hammer-like call. Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in our expert guide.
17-17 cm
5,361
Tree-clinging Birds
Coral-billed Scimitar-babbler
Pomatorhinus ferruginosus
Discover the Coral-billed Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus ferruginosus). Learn about its unique coral-red bill, olive-brown plumage, habitat, and nesting habits.
22-24 cm
717
Perching Birds
Cotton Pygmy-goose
Nettapus coromandelianus
Discover the Cotton Pygmy-goose (Nettapus coromandelianus), one of the world's smallest ducks. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.
26-33 cm
767
Duck-like Birds
Crab-plover
Dromas ardeola
Discover the Crab-plover (Dromas ardeola), a unique wader with distinct black-and-white plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, nesting habits, and behaviors.
38-41 cm
821
Waders
Cream-coloured Courser
Cursorius cursor
Discover the Cream-coloured Courser (Cursorius cursor). Learn about this unique sand-colored desert wader, its habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
21-24 cm
753
Waders
Crested Bunting
Emberiza lathami
Discover the Crested Bunting (Emberiza lathami), a striking perching bird. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
16-17 cm
802
Perching Birds
crested hawk eagle
Nisaetus cirrhatus
Discover the Crested Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus). Learn about its size, diverse plumage, forest habitat, and hunting behavior in this complete guide.
58-77 cm
1,833
Crested Kingfisher
Megaceryle lugubris
Discover the Crested Kingfisher (Megaceryle lugubris), a striking grey and white bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.
41-43 cm
777
Perching Birds
crested lark
Galerida cristata
Learn about the Crested Lark (Galerida cristata), a distinct songbird known for its prominent crest, liquid song, and preference for dry, open habitats.
18-18 cm
3,044
Perching Birds
crested serpent eagle
Spilornis cheela
Learn about the Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela). Discover its habitat, snake-eating diet, physical features, and tips for birdwatchers.
56-74 cm
1,610
Crested Treeswift
Hemiprocne coronata
Discover the Crested Treeswift (Hemiprocne coronata), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
20-23 cm
837
Perching Birds
Crimson Sunbird
Aethopyga siparaja
Discover the vibrant Crimson Sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja). Learn about this stunning perching bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.
11-11 cm
788
Perching Birds
Crimson-backed Sunbird
Leptocoma minima
Discover the Crimson-backed Sunbird (Leptocoma minima). Learn about this vibrant bird's habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert tips for birdwatching.
10-10 cm
777
Perching Birds
Crimson-browed Finch
Carpodacus subhimachalus
Discover the Crimson-browed Finch (Carpodacus subhimachalus). Learn about its physical traits, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this bird.
19-21 cm
740
Perching Birds
Crow-billed Drongo
Dicrurus annectens
Discover the Crow-billed Drongo (Dicrurus annectens). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching this species.
26-27 cm
711
Perching Birds
Curlew Sandpiper
Calidris ferruginea
Discover the Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea). Learn about its migration, physical characteristics, habitat, and tips for spotting this unique arctic wader.
18-23 cm
753
Waders
Near Threatened
dalmatian pelican
Pelecanus crispus
Discover the Dalmatian pelican, the world's largest freshwater bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation efforts in this guide.
160-180 cm
3,705
Seabirds
Darjeeling Woodpecker
Dendrocopos darjellensis
Discover the Darjeeling Woodpecker (Dendrocopos darjellensis). Learn about its unique physical traits, Himalayan habitat, diet, nesting habits, and conservation.
23-25 cm
747
Tree-clinging Birds
Dark-breasted Rosefinch
Procarduelis nipalensis
Discover the Dark-breasted Rosefinch (Procarduelis nipalensis). Learn about its unique appearance, Himalayan habitat, diet, and essential tips for birdwatchers.
15-17 cm
749
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Dark-fronted Babbler
Dumetia atriceps
Discover the Dark-fronted Babbler (Dumetia atriceps), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips here.
12-13 cm
749
Perching Birds
Dark-necked Tailorbird
Orthotomus atrogularis
Discover the Dark-necked Tailorbird (Orthotomus atrogularis). Learn about its green plumage, unique nesting habits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in Asia.
11-13 cm
775
Perching Birds
Dark-rumped Rosefinch
Carpodacus edwardsii
Discover the Dark-rumped Rosefinch (Carpodacus edwardsii). Learn about its crimson plumage, Himalayan habitat, unique behaviors, and essential birdwatching tips.
15-16 cm
740
Perching Birds
Dark-rumped Swift
Apus acuticauda
Discover the Dark-rumped Swift (Apus acuticauda), a fascinating tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and conservation status in our expert guide.
14-15 cm
749
Tree-clinging Birds