Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,653 bird species 248 featured
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Birds of Prey
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Waders
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Night Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Waders
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
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
1,689
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
Seabirds
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
Waders