Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,653 bird species 248 featured
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Discover the Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum). Learn about this unique perching bird's appearance, diet of berries, social behavior, and nesting habits today.
15-18 cm
118
Perching Birds
Chaco Earthcreeper
Tarphonomus certhioides
Discover the Chaco Earthcreeper (Tarphonomus certhioides), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips here.
18-20 cm
494
Perching Birds
Chalk-browed Mockingbird
Mimus saturninus
Discover the Chalk-browed Mockingbird (Mimus saturninus). Learn about this perching bird's unique physical traits, diet, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.
24-26 cm
132
Perching Birds
Channel-billed Toucan
Ramphastos vitellinus
Discover the Channel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos vitellinus). Learn about this striking bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
42-56 cm
545
Perching Birds
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
745
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
1,557
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
771
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
732
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
659
Perching Birds
Chestnut Wood-quail
Odontophorus hyperythrus
Discover the Chestnut Wood-quail (Odontophorus hyperythrus), a elusive upland bird native to the Andes. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
25-30 cm
582
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
Chestnut Woodpecker
Celeus elegans
Discover the Chestnut Woodpecker (Celeus elegans), a striking tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
24-26 cm
550
Tree-clinging 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
664
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Chestnut-backed Tanager
Tangara preciosa
Discover the Chestnut-backed Tanager (Tangara preciosa). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for this stunning South American bird.
14-15 cm
70
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
623
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
661
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
809
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
647
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
673
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
659
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
720
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
700
Perching Birds
Chestnut-fronted Shrike-babbler
Pteruthius aenobarbus
Discover the Chestnut-fronted Shrike-babbler (Pteruthius aenobarbus). Learn about this unique species' appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
11-12 cm
735
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
750
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
659
Perching Birds