Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,653 bird species 247 featured
Diademed Plover
Phegornis mitchellii
Discover the Diademed Plover (Phegornis mitchellii), a rare and elusive wader found in the high Andes. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, and behavior.
19-22 cm
585
Waders
Least Concern
dollarbird
Eurystomus orientalis
Discover the Oriental Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis), a stunning green and blue roller found across Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique aerial hunting skills.
28-28 cm
2,832
Perching Birds
Double-striped Thick-knee
Burhinus bistriatus
Discover the Double-striped Thick-knee (Burhinus bistriatus), an intriguing upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birding tips.
43-50 cm
512
Upland Ground Birds
Dusky Crag Martin
Ptyonoprogne concolor
Discover the Dusky Crag Martin (Ptyonoprogne concolor), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
12-13 cm
666
Perching Birds
Dusky Eagle-owl
Bubo coromandus
Discover the Dusky Eagle-owl (Bubo coromandus). Learn about this grey-brown nocturnal raptor's physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
48-53 cm
669
Night Birds
Dusky Parrot
Pionus fuscus
Discover the Dusky Parrot (Pionus fuscus), a unique brown and blue bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and tips for successful birdwatching.
23-25 cm
423
Perching Birds
Dusky Thrush
Turdus eunomus
Discover the Dusky Thrush (Turdus eunomus). Learn about its physical appearance, migratory patterns, diet, and expert tips for spotting this unique perching bird.
23-25 cm
661
Perching Birds
Dusky Warbler
Phylloscopus fuscatus
Discover the Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus), a small perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and expert birdwatching tips today.
11-13 cm
722
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Dusky-tailed Antbird
Drymophila malura
Discover the Dusky-tailed Antbird (Drymophila malura). Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive species.
15-17 cm
465
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Dusky-throated Antshrike
Thamnomanes ardesiacus
Discover the Dusky-throated Antshrike (Thamnomanes ardesiacus). Learn about this grey perching bird's habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips.
14-16 cm
502
Perching Birds
Dwarf Tinamou
Taoniscus nanus
Discover the Dwarf Tinamou (Taoniscus nanus), a rare and elusive upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status.
14-16 cm
64
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
Dwarf Tyrant-manakin
Tyranneutes stolzmanni
Discover the Dwarf Tyrant-manakin (Tyranneutes stolzmanni). Learn about this tiny perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and expert birding tips.
8-9 cm
516
Perching Birds
East Brazilian Chachalaca
Ortalis araucuan
Discover the East Brazilian Chachalaca (Ortalis araucuan). Learn about its unique physical appearance, native habitat, feeding habits, and conservation status.
50-60 cm
516
Upland Ground Birds
Eastern Grass-owl
Tyto longimembris
Discover the Eastern Grass-owl (Tyto longimembris), a elusive nocturnal hunter. Learn about its habitat, physical features, and conservation status today.
32-38 cm
716
Night Birds
Eastern Imperial Eagle
Aquila heliaca
Discover the majestic Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca). Learn about this rare bird of prey's physical appearance, diet, habitat, and conservation status.
72-84 cm
841
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
Eastern Ornate Flycatcher
Myiotriccus phoenicurus
Discover the Eastern Ornate Flycatcher (Myiotriccus phoenicurus). Learn about its vibrant yellow plumage, unique habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips today.
11-12 cm
562
Perching Birds
Eastern Screech-owl
Megascops asio
Discover the Eastern Screech-owl (Megascops asio). Learn about its physical appearance, nocturnal behavior, diet, nesting habits, and tips for birdwatchers.
18-25 cm
518
Night Birds
Eastern Water Rail
Rallus indicus
Discover the Eastern Water Rail (Rallus indicus), a secretive wetland bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in this comprehensive guide.
20-26 cm
711
Waders
Eastern Yellow Wagtail
Motacilla tschutschensis
Discover the Eastern Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla tschutschensis). Learn about this vibrant yellow perching bird's habitat, diet, identification, and nesting habits.
15-17 cm
741
Perching Birds
Edible-nest Swiftlet
Aerodramus fuciphagus
Discover the Edible-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus), a unique bird known for its nest used in gourmet soup. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and behavior.
11-12 cm
736
Tree-clinging Birds
egyptian vulture
Neophron percnopterus
Learn about the Egyptian vulture, the intelligent 'Pharaoh's chicken' known for using tools. Discover its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
60-70 cm
2,948
Birds of Prey
Elegant Crested Tinamou
Eudromia elegans
Discover the Elegant Crested Tinamou (Eudromia elegans), a unique ground-dwelling bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
37-41 cm
61
Upland Ground Birds
Elliots Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron elliotii
Discover the Elliot's Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron elliotii). Learn about this grey-brown, yellow-winged perching bird's habitat, behavior, and nesting habits.
22-25 cm
664
Perching Birds