Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,653 bird species 247 featured

Near Threatened
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

Grey White

Waders

dollarbird 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

Green Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Near Threatened
Dunlin

Calidris alpina

Discover the Dunlin (Calidris alpina), a fascinating wader bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique physical appearance, and expert birdwatching tips today.

16-22 cm

799

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
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

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey Brown

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Dusky-tailed Antbird 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

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Dusky-throated Antshrike 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

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Endangered
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

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Dwarf Tyrant-manakin 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

Green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Buff White

Night Birds

Vulnerable
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

Dark Brown Gold

Birds of Prey

Eastern Ornate Flycatcher 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

Yellow Olive

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey Red

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Grey

Waders

Least Concern
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

Yellow Olive

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Endangered
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

White Black

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Grey Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey-brown Yellow

Perching Birds