Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Greater Flameback
Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus
Discover the Greater Flameback (Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus). Learn about this stunning yellow and red woodpecker, its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
33-35 cm
741
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
greater flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
Learn about the Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus). Explore facts about their pink plumage, saltwater habitats, diet, and unique breeding behaviors.
125-145 cm
4,112
Waders
Greater Hoopoe-lark
Alaemon alaudipes
Discover the Greater Hoopoe-lark (Alaemon alaudipes), a fascinating desert-dwelling perching bird. Learn about its habits, habitat, and identification tips here.
19-23 cm
751
Perching Birds
Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush
Pterorhinus pectoralis
Discover the Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus pectoralis). Learn about this perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and unique social behavior.
27-35 cm
740
Perching Birds
greater painted snipe
Rostratula benghalensis
Discover the unique world of the Greater Painted Snipe. Learn about its polyandrous breeding, colorful plumage, and wetland habitats in our expert guide.
25-25 cm
1,521
Greater Racquet-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus paradiseus
Discover the Greater Racquet-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus). Learn about this unique bird's physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
32-65 cm
780
Perching Birds
greater scaup
Aythya marila
Learn about the Greater Scaup (Aythya marila), a medium-sized diving duck. Explore its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and behavior in our expert guide.
40-51 cm
1,736
Greater Spotted Eagle
Clanga clanga
Discover the Greater Spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga). Learn about this rare bird of prey, its dark brown plumage, unique habitat, and why it is currently vulnerable.
59-71 cm
844
Birds of Prey
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Discover the Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.
64-81 cm
749
Duck-like Birds
Greater Yellownape
Chrysophlegma flavinucha
Discover the Greater Yellownape (Chrysophlegma flavinucha), a striking olive-green woodpecker. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birding tips.
33-35 cm
754
Tree-clinging Birds
Green Avadavat
Amandava formosa
Discover the Green Avadavat (Amandava formosa), a stunning perching bird native to India. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status.
10-11 cm
710
Perching Birds
Least Concern
green bee eater
Merops orientalis
Learn about the Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis), a vibrant bird found across Africa and Asia known for its stunning plumage and expert insect-hunting skills.
16-18 cm
6,360
Perching Birds
Green Cochoa
Cochoa viridis
Discover the Green Cochoa (Cochoa viridis), a rare and elusive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this stunning forest species.
25-28 cm
698
Perching Birds
green imperial pigeon
Ducula aenea
Learn about the Green Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aenea), a large forest bird known for its metallic green plumage and distinct deep cooing voice.
43-47 cm
1,552
Green Sandpiper
Tringa ochropus
Discover the Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus), a distinct wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert birdwatching tips for sightings.
21-24 cm
796
Waders
Green Shrike-babbler
Pteruthius xanthochlorus
Discover the Green Shrike-babbler (Pteruthius xanthochlorus), a small, vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and birding tips.
12-13 cm
775
Perching Birds
Green Warbler
Phylloscopus nitidus
Discover the Green Warbler (Phylloscopus nitidus), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
10-12 cm
816
Perching Birds
Green-backed Tit
Parus monticolus
Discover the Green-backed Tit (Parus monticolus), a vibrant perching bird of Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and tips for birdwatchers.
12-13 cm
740
Perching Birds
Green-billed Malkoha
Phaenicophaeus tristis
Discover the Green-billed Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus tristis). Learn about this elusive perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors.
50-60 cm
714
Perching Birds
Green-crowned Warbler
Phylloscopus burkii
Discover the Green-crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus burkii). Learn about its olive-green plumage, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird.
11-13 cm
759
Perching Birds
Green-tailed Sunbird
Aethopyga nipalensis
Discover the vibrant Green-tailed Sunbird (Aethopyga nipalensis). Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert tips for birdwatchers in this guide.
10-15 cm
736
Perching Birds
Greenish Warbler
Phylloscopus trochiloides
Discover the Greenish Warbler (Phylloscopus trochiloides). Learn about its olive-green appearance, unique habitat, migration patterns, and expert birding tips.
10-12 cm
810
Perching Birds
Grey Bushchat
Saxicola ferreus
Discover the Grey Bushchat (Saxicola ferreus), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert tips for birdwatching success.
14-16 cm
741
Perching Birds
Least Concern
grey francolin
Ortygornis pondicerianus
Learn about the Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus), known as the Teetar. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and unique features in our expert guide.
33-33 cm
4,295
Upland Ground Birds