Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Indian Blue Robin
Larvivora brunnea
Discover the Indian Blue Robin (Larvivora brunnea), a stunning migratory bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.
13-15 cm
752
Perching Birds
Least Concern
indian cormorant
Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
Discover the Indian Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis). Learn about its unique blue eyes, pursuit-diving diet, and habitat in the Indian Subcontinent.
63-63 cm
3,293
Seabirds
Near Threatened
indian courser
Cursorius coromandelicus
Discover the Indian Courser (Cursorius coromandelicus). Learn about its dry-land habitat, unique running behavior, physical features, and diet.
23-23 cm
1,874
Indian Cuckoo
Cuculus micropterus
Discover the Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its grey and white plumage, unique habitat, and distinct vocalizations.
31-33 cm
856
Perching Birds
Indian Cuckooshrike
Coracina macei
Discover the Indian Cuckooshrike (Coracina macei), a distinctive grey perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.
20-25 cm
705
Perching Birds
Indian Golden Oriole
Oriolus kundoo
Discover the vibrant Indian Golden Oriole (Oriolus kundoo). Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this stunning bird.
24-25 cm
723
Perching Birds
Indian Grass-babbler
Graminicola bengalensis
Discover the Indian Grass-babbler (Graminicola bengalensis), a rare perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.
16-18 cm
696
Perching Birds
indian grey hornbill
Ocyceros birostris
Learn about the Indian grey hornbill (Ocyceros birostris), a unique urban bird known for its distinct casque, nesting habits, and arboreal lifestyle in India.
50-50 cm
3,829
Perching Birds
Least Concern
indian nightjar
Caprimulgus asiaticus
Discover the Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus). Learn about its nocturnal behavior, camouflage, habitat, and unique call in our comprehensive guide.
24-24 cm
1,554
Indian Nuthatch
Sitta castanea
Discover the Indian Nuthatch (Sitta castanea), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in India.
12-13 cm
671
Tree-clinging Birds
Indian Paradise-flycatcher
Terpsiphone paradisi
Discover the Indian Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi). Learn about its appearance, breeding habits, diet, and tips for spotting this elegant bird.
19-50 cm
831
Perching Birds
Least Concern
indian peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Learn about the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), the national bird of India. Discover its habitat, omnivorous diet, and stunning cobalt-blue plumage.
90-230 cm
4,267
Upland Ground Birds
Indian Pied Starling
Gracupica contra
Discover the Indian Pied Starling (Gracupica contra), a striking black and white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and identification tips.
20-24 cm
695
Perching Birds
Indian Pitta
Pitta brachyura
Discover the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura), a stunning, colorful perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
17-19 cm
731
Perching Birds
indian pond heron
Ardeola grayii
Learn about the Indian Pond Heron (Paddybird). Explore its amazing camouflage, diet, habitat, and unique fishing techniques in this comprehensive guide.
42-45 cm
4,567
Waders
Least Concern
indian robin
Copsychus fulicatus
Learn about the Indian Robin (Saxicoloides fulicatus). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior across the Indian subcontinent in our guide.
19-19 cm
4,968
Perching Birds
Near Threatened
indian roller
Coracias benghalensis
Discover the vibrant Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis), a stunning blue and green bird known for its aerial displays. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
33-33 cm
5,363
Perching Birds
Indian Scimitar-babbler
Pomatorhinus horsfieldii
Discover the Indian Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus horsfieldii). Learn about its unique curved bill, forest habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching.
19-22 cm
721
Perching Birds
indian scops owl
Otus bakkamoena
Discover the Indian Scops Owl (Otus bakkamoena). Learn about its 23-25 cm size, nocturnal behavior, habitat, and how to spot this camouflaged bird.
23-25 cm
1,489
indian silverbill
Euodice malabarica
Discover the Indian silverbill (Euodice malabarica), a small finch with a silver bill found in dry scrub and grasslands across the Indian Subcontinent.
11-12 cm
3,707
Perching Birds
Indian Skimmer
Rynchops albicollis
Discover the unique Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis). Learn about its distinct bill, riverine habitat, endangered status, and tips for birdwatchers.
40-43 cm
804
Seabirds
Least Concern
indian spot billed duck
Anas poecilorhyncha
Discover the Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha). Learn about its unique red-spotted bill, freshwater habitats, diet, and behavior in the wild.
58-63 cm
3,935
Duck-like Birds
Indian Spotted Creeper
Salpornis spilonota
Discover the Indian Spotted Creeper (Salpornis spilonota). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's habitat, diet, behavior, and tips for spotting it.
13-15 cm
667
Tree-clinging Birds
Indian Spotted Eagle
Clanga hastata
Discover the Indian Spotted Eagle (Clanga hastata). Learn about this rare bird of prey, its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
59-67 cm
830
Birds of Prey