Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,653 bird species 248 featured

Least Concern
Brushland Tinamou

Nothoprocta cinerascens

Discover the Brushland Tinamou (Nothoprocta cinerascens). Learn about this unique grey-brown ground bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification tips.

25-30 cm

63

Grey Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Buckley's Forest-falcon Least Concern
Buckley's Forest-falcon

Micrastur buckleyi

Discover the Buckley's Forest-falcon (Micrastur buckleyi), a elusive bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, hunting behavior, and conservation.

41-46 cm

528

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Buff-barred Warbler

Phylloscopus pulcher

Discover the Buff-barred Warbler (Phylloscopus pulcher). Learn about this olive-green perching bird's habitat, diet, identification tips, and breeding behavior.

9-11 cm

749

Olive-green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Buff-bellied Pipit

Anthus rubescens

Discover the Buff-bellied Pipit (Anthus rubescens). Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory habits, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

15-17 cm

677

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Buff-bellied Tanager Least Concern
Buff-bellied Tanager

Thlypopsis inornata

Discover the Buff-bellied Tanager (Thlypopsis inornata). Learn about this unique perching bird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status today.

18-19 cm

79

Grey Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Buff-breasted Babbler

Pellorneum tickelli

Discover the Buff-breasted Babbler (Pellorneum tickelli), a small, elusive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips.

15-16 cm

646

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Buff-breasted Sandpiper

Calidris subruficollis

Discover the Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Calidris subruficollis). Learn about this unique wader's identification, migration, habitat, and expert birding tips.

18-21 cm

476

Buff Brown

Waders

Least Concern
Buff-browed Chachalaca

Ortalis superciliaris

Discover the Buff-browed Chachalaca (Ortalis superciliaris). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

50-60 cm

535

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Buff-throated Partridge

Tetraophasis szechenyii

Discover the Buff-throated Partridge (Tetraophasis szechenyii). Learn about this unique upland ground bird's appearance, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.

28-32 cm

725

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

Discover the Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola), a small, striking diving duck. Learn about its unique appearance, breeding habits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

32-40 cm

524

Black White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Buffy Fish-owl

Ketupa ketupu

Discover the Buffy Fish-owl (Ketupa ketupu), a unique nocturnal raptor. Learn about its habitat, specialized diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

40-48 cm

711

Buff Brown

Night Birds

Vulnerable
Buffy Helmetcrest

Oxypogon stuebelii

Discover the Buffy Helmetcrest (Oxypogon stuebelii), a rare and unique high-altitude hummingbird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status today.

10-12 cm

542

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

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

608

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

bulwers petrel Least Concern
bulwers petrel

Bulweria bulwerii

Learn about the Bulwer's Petrel (Bulweria bulwerii), a small, long-winged pelagic seabird known for its pointed tail and unique nocturnal hunting behavior.

26-27 cm

2,032

Black Grey
Least Concern
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

707

Grey Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Caatinga Cacholote

Pseudoseisura cristata

Discover the Caatinga Cacholote (Pseudoseisura cristata), a unique perching bird native to Brazil. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and nesting habits.

19-21 cm

550

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Caica Parrot

Pyrilia caica

Discover the Caica Parrot (Pyrilia caica), a unique South American species. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and conservation status today.

23-25 cm

438

Green Black

Perching Birds

Campina Thrush Least Concern
Campina Thrush

Turdus arthuri

Discover the Campina Thrush (Turdus arthuri), a elusive perching bird of the Amazon. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birding identification.

22-24 cm

464

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Canyon Canastero Least Concern
Canyon Canastero

Asthenes pudibunda

Discover the Canyon Canastero (Asthenes pudibunda), a unique perching bird of the Andes. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips here.

16-18 cm

529

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Capped Heron

Pilherodius pileatus

Discover the Capped Heron (Pilherodius pileatus), a unique wading bird. Explore its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

50-52 cm

552

White Grey

Waders

Least Concern
Carib Grackle

Quiscalus lugubris

Discover the Carib Grackle (Quiscalus lugubris), a charismatic perching bird of the Caribbean. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

23-26 cm

101

Black Iridescent

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,689

Grey White
Least Concern
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

730

White Grey

Seabirds

cattle egret Least Concern
cattle egret

Bubulcus ibis

Learn about the Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis), a unique heron known for following livestock and its stunning orange-buff breeding plumage.

48-53 cm

4,141

White Orange

Waders