Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,099 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

ashy crowned sparrow lark Least Concern
ashy crowned sparrow lark

Eremopterix griseus

Learn about the Ashy-crowned sparrow-lark (Eremopterix griseus), a unique ground bird of South Asia known for its striking flight displays and sandy plumage.

12-12 cm

4,363

Black Grey

Perching Birds

ashy drongo Least Concern
ashy drongo

Dicrurus leucophaeus

Learn about the Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus). Explore its unique grey plumage, forked tail, insect-rich diet, and wide distribution across South Asia.

29-29 cm

4,102

Black Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ashy Minivet

Pericrocotus divaricatus

Discover the Ashy Minivet (Pericrocotus divaricatus). Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, migratory habits, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

18-20 cm

1,233

Grey White

Perching Birds

ashy prinia Least Concern
ashy prinia

Prinia inornata

Learn about the Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis), a small, active warbler found in gardens and grasslands across the Indian Subcontinent.

13-13 cm

7,427

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ashy Woodpigeon

Columba pulchricollis

Discover the Ashy Woodpigeon (Columba pulchricollis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching.

34-37 cm

1,280

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ashy Woodswallow

Artamus fuscus

Discover the Ashy Woodswallow (Artamus fuscus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its ashy-grey plumage, insect-based diet, nesting habits, and expert tips.

16-19 cm

1,155

Ashy-grey White

Perching Birds

Ashy-headed Green-pigeon Near Threatened
Ashy-headed Green-pigeon

Treron phayrei

Discover the Ashy-headed Green-pigeon (Treron phayrei). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this unique perching bird in the wild.

27-28 cm

1,334

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ashy-throated Warbler

Phylloscopus maculipennis

Discover the Ashy-throated Warbler (Phylloscopus maculipennis). Learn about its olive-green plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

8-10 cm

1,190

Olive-green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Asian Barred Owlet

Glaucidium cuculoides

Discover the Asian Barred Owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides). Learn about this compact raptor's habitat, unique physical appearance, hunting diet, and nesting habits.

22-25 cm

1,327

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Asian Blue Quail

Synoicus chinensis

Discover the Asian Blue Quail (Synoicus chinensis), a stunning upland ground bird known for its blue-grey and chestnut plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

12-14 cm

1,357

Blue-grey Chestnut

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Asian Brown Flycatcher

Muscicapa dauurica

Discover the Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

12-14 cm

1,234

Grey White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Asian Dowitcher

Limnodromus semipalmatus

Discover the Asian Dowitcher (Limnodromus semipalmatus), a rare migratory wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and key identification tips here.

33-36 cm

1,299

Grey Red

Waders

Least Concern
Asian Emerald Cuckoo

Chrysococcyx maculatus

Discover the Asian Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx maculatus), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its vibrant green plumage, habitat, and unique nesting behaviors.

14-16 cm

1,317

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Asian Fairy-bluebird

Irena puella

Discover the Asian Fairy-bluebird (Irena puella), a stunning perching bird known for its vibrant blue and black plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

24-27 cm

1,164

Blue Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Asian Glossy Starling

Aplonis panayensis

Discover the Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis). Learn about its iridescent black-green plumage, unique habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert guide.

17-20 cm

1,238

Black Green

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Asian Houbara

Chlamydotis macqueenii

Discover the Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii), a unique desert-dwelling bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

55-75 cm

1,291

Sandy-brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Asian House Martin

Delichon dasypus

Discover the Asian House Martin (Delichon dasypus). Learn about this perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and expert tips for successful spotting.

12-13 cm

1,194

Black White

Perching Birds

asian koel Least Concern
asian koel

Eudynamys scolopaceus

Learn about the Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), a large cuckoo known for its loud calls, unique brood parasitism, and cultural significance in Asia.

43-43 cm

6,013

Black Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
asian openbill

Anastomus oscitans

Explore the Asian Openbill stork, famous for its unique beak gap and snail-eating habits in the wetlands of Asia. Discover its habitat, diet, and behavior.

68-68 cm

5,153

Black White

Waders

Least Concern
Asian Palm Swift

Cypsiurus balasiensis

Discover the Asian Palm Swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, brownish-grey plumage, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

11-13 cm

1,281

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Asian Plain Martin

Riparia chinensis

Discover the Asian Plain Martin (Riparia chinensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this comprehensive bird guide.

10-11 cm

1,209

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Assam Laughingthrush

Trochalopteron chrysopterum

Discover the Assam Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron chrysopterum). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

24-26 cm

1,145

Olive-brown Chestnut

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Austens Brown Hornbill

Anorrhinus austeni

Discover the Austen's Brown Hornbill (Anorrhinus austeni), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status today.

60-65 cm

1,214

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

baers pochard Critically Endangered
baers pochard

Aythya baeri

Learn about the rare Baer's Pochard (Aythya baeri). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and the critical conservation status of this diving duck.

41-46 cm

2,410

Black Brown