Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Himalayan Owl

Strix nivicolum

Discover the Himalayan Owl (Strix nivicolum). Learn about this mysterious nocturnal bird's physical traits, unique habitat, hunting habits, and conservation.

34-47 cm

793

Grey White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Rubythroat

Calliope pectoralis

Discover the Himalayan Rubythroat (Calliope pectoralis). Learn about this stunning bird's appearance, high-altitude habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

14-16 cm

740

Olive-brown Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Shortwing

Brachypteryx cruralis

Discover the Himalayan Shortwing (Brachypteryx cruralis). Learn about this elusive dark blue perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birding tips.

11-13 cm

682

Dark Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Snowcock

Tetraogallus himalayensis

Learn about the Himalayan Snowcock (Tetraogallus himalayensis), a large upland ground bird. Discover its grey and white plumage, high-altitude habitat, and unique behaviors.

54-72 cm

969

Grey White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Swiftlet

Aerodramus brevirostris

Discover the Himalayan Swiftlet (Aerodramus brevirostris), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, appearance, habitat, and behaviors in our expert guide.

13-14 cm

809

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Near Threatened
himalayan vulture

Gyps himalayensis

Discover the majestic Himalayan Vulture (Gyps himalayensis). Learn about its massive wingspan, high-altitude habitat, diet, and conservation status.

115-125 cm

1,613

Black White
Least Concern
Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch

Carpodacus thura

Discover the Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch (Carpodacus thura). Learn about its unique pink plumage, high-altitude habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

17-18 cm

757

Pink Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Woodpecker

Dendrocopos himalayensis

Discover the Himalayan Woodpecker (Dendrocopos himalayensis). Learn about its physical traits, nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this mountain bird.

23-25 cm

767

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Hodgsons Frogmouth

Batrachostomus hodgsoni

Discover the elusive Hodgson's Frogmouth (Batrachostomus hodgsoni). Learn about this nocturnal bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this masters of camouflage.

22-27 cm

804

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Hodgsons Redstart

Phoenicurus hodgsoni

Discover the Hodgson's Redstart (Phoenicurus hodgsoni), a striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

14-15 cm

713

Grey Orange

Perching Birds

Hodgsons Treecreeper Least Concern
Hodgsons Treecreeper

Certhia hodgsoni

Discover the Hodgson's Treecreeper (Certhia hodgsoni). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird, its Himalayan habitat, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

12-14 cm

708

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Horned Lark

Eremophila alpestris

Discover the Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this ground-dweller.

16-20 cm

779

Brown Yellow

Perching Birds

Horsfields Bushlark Least Concern
Horsfields Bushlark

Mirafra javanica

Discover the Horsfield's Bushlark (Mirafra javanica), a small, brown perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

12-15 cm

736

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

house crow Least Concern
house crow

Corvus splendens

Discover the House Crow (Corvus splendens). Learn about its urban habitat, diverse diet, physical features, and behavior in this comprehensive guide.

40-40 cm

3,888

Black Grey

Perching Birds

house sparrow Least Concern
house sparrow

Passer domesticus

Discover the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), the world's most widespread wild bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, appearance, and fascinating adaptability.

15-15 cm

5,623

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
House Swallow

Hirundo javanica

Discover the House Swallow (Hirundo javanica), a small perching bird. Learn about its physical traits, diet, nesting habits, and tips for successful observation.

13-14 cm

720

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
House Swift

Apus nipalensis

Discover the House Swift (Apus nipalensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

13-15 cm

806

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Humes Boobook

Ninox obscura

Discover the Hume's Boobook (Ninox obscura), a mysterious nocturnal owl. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for spotting this rare bird.

27-31 cm

780

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Humes Bush-warbler

Horornis brunnescens

Discover the Hume's Bush-warbler (Horornis brunnescens). Learn about this elusive perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birding tips.

10-12 cm

743

Brown Olive-buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Humes Lark

Calandrella acutirostris

Discover the Hume's Lark (Calandrella acutirostris), a resilient passerine of the steppes. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birding tips.

13-14 cm

756

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Humes Leaf-warbler

Phylloscopus humei

Discover the Hume's Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus humei). Learn about this small, vibrant perching bird, its unique habitat, diet, and expert birding identification tips.

10-11 cm

727

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Hypocolius

Hypocolius ampelinus

Discover the Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus), a unique grey perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical characteristics, and birdwatching tips here.

19-21 cm

704

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ibisbill

Ibidorhyncha struthersii

Discover the Ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii), a unique wader found in the Himalayas. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

38-41 cm

848

Grey Red

Waders

Least Concern
Indian Blackbird

Turdus simillimus

Discover the Indian Blackbird (Turdus simillimus). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this beautiful thrush.

19-22 cm

716

Black Orange

Perching Birds