Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Mountain Imperial-pigeon
Ducula badia
Discover the Mountain Imperial-pigeon (Ducula badia), a large, distinctive perching bird. Learn about its grey and maroon plumage, habitat, and behaviors.
43-51 cm
796
Perching Birds
Mountain Scops-owl
Otus spilocephalus
Discover the Mountain Scops-owl (Otus spilocephalus), a small, elusive nocturnal predator. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips here.
20-24 cm
770
Night Birds
Mountain Tailorbird
Phyllergates cucullatus
Discover the Mountain Tailorbird (Phyllergates cucullatus). Learn about its olive-green plumage, unique nesting habits, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
10-12 cm
696
Perching Birds
Moustached Warbler
Acrocephalus melanopogon
Discover the Moustached Warbler (Acrocephalus melanopogon). Learn about its physical appearance, wetland habitat, unique diet, and essential birdwatching tips.
12-14 cm
766
Perching Birds
Mrs Humes Pheasant
Syrmaticus humiae
Discover the Mrs. Hume's Pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae), a striking upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, diet, and conservation status.
60-90 cm
735
Upland Ground Birds
Naga Wren-babbler
Spelaeornis chocolatinus
Discover the Naga Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis chocolatinus), a rare perching bird. Learn about its chocolate brown plumage, unique habitat, and birdwatching tips.
10-12 cm
675
Perching Birds
Narcondam Hornbill
Rhyticeros narcondami
Discover the Narcondam Hornbill (Rhyticeros narcondami), a rare and endemic bird species found only on Narcondam Island. Learn about its habitat and conservation.
45-50 cm
764
Perching Birds
Nepal Cupwing
Pnoepyga immaculata
Discover the elusive Nepal Cupwing (Pnoepyga immaculata). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this rare bird.
8-10 cm
754
Perching Birds
Nepal Fulvetta
Alcippe nipalensis
Discover the Nepal Fulvetta (Alcippe nipalensis), a small, charming perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birding tips.
12-13 cm
684
Perching Birds
Nepal House Martin
Delichon nipalense
Discover the Nepal House Martin (Delichon nipalense), a fascinating perching bird native to the Himalayas. Explore its physical traits, habitat, and behavior.
10-12 cm
710
Perching Birds
Nicobar Imperial-pigeon
Ducula nicobarica
Discover the Nicobar Imperial-pigeon (Ducula nicobarica). Learn about its unique grey and green plumage, habitat, diet, and status in this comprehensive guide.
38-45 cm
799
Perching Birds
Nicobar Jungle-flycatcher
Cyornis nicobaricus
Discover the Nicobar Jungle-flycatcher (Cyornis nicobaricus). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this expert guide.
14-15 cm
745
Perching Birds
Nicobar Parakeet
Psittacula caniceps
Discover the Nicobar Parakeet (Psittacula caniceps), a rare and striking bird native to the Nicobar Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation.
40-42 cm
795
Perching Birds
Nicobar Scops-owl
Otus alius
Discover the elusive Nicobar Scops-Owl (Otus alius). Learn about this rare nocturnal bird's physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and conservation status.
18-19 cm
771
Night Birds
Nicobar Scrubfowl
Megapodius nicobariensis
Learn about the Nicobar Scrubfowl (Megapodius nicobariensis), a unique upland ground bird known for its mound-building nesting habits and endemic status in the Nicobar Islands.
37-43 cm
980
Upland Ground Birds
Nilgiri Chilappan
Montecincla cachinnans
Discover the Nilgiri Chilappan (Montecincla cachinnans). Learn about this unique, olive-brown bird endemic to the Western Ghats, its habitat, and behavior.
20-24 cm
674
Perching Birds
Nilgiri Flowerpecker
Dicaeum concolor
Discover the Nilgiri Flowerpecker (Dicaeum concolor), a tiny olive-green bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and nesting habits.
8-8 cm
706
Perching Birds
Nilgiri Flycatcher
Eumyias albicaudatus
Discover the Nilgiri Flycatcher (Eumyias albicaudatus), a stunning blue bird endemic to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and nesting habits.
12-13 cm
768
Perching Birds
Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon
Ducula cuprea
Discover the Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon (Ducula cuprea), a stunning perching bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and birdwatching tips.
38-43 cm
803
Perching Birds
Nilgiri Pipit
Anthus nilghiriensis
Discover the Nilgiri Pipit (Anthus nilghiriensis), a rare endemic perching bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
15-17 cm
701
Perching Birds
Nilgiri Sholakili
Sholicola major
Discover the Nilgiri Sholakili (Sholicola major), a rare endemic bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, unique appearance, and birdwatching tips.
13-15 cm
719
Perching Birds
Nilgiri Woodpigeon
Columba elphinstonii
Discover the Nilgiri Woodpigeon (Columba elphinstonii), a unique perching bird native to the Western Ghats. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and conservation status.
36-42 cm
832
Perching Birds
Northern House Martin
Delichon urbicum
Discover the Northern House Martin (Delichon urbicum). Learn about this perching bird's appearance, nesting habits, migration patterns, and expert birding tips.
12-13 cm
729
Perching Birds