Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
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

Yellow Red

Tree-clinging Birds

greater flamingo 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

Pink White

Waders

Least Concern
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

Sandy Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey Brown
Least Concern
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

Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black White
Vulnerable
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

Dark Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Grey-brown White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
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

Olive-green Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Vulnerable
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

Green Yellow

Perching Birds

green bee eater 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

Green Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Green Blue

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
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 Grey
Least Concern
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

Dark Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
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

Green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Bright Green Yellowish-white

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Olive-green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Olive-green Greyish-white

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey White

Perching Birds

grey francolin 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

Grey Brown

Upland Ground Birds