Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Near Threatened
Northern Lapwing

Vanellus vanellus

Discover the Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus), a striking wader bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.

28-31 cm

789

Black White

Waders

northern pintail Least Concern
northern pintail

Anas acuta

Discover the elegant Northern Pintail (Anas acuta). Learn about its unique physical features, migratory behavior, habitat, and diet in this expert guide.

51-56 cm

1,721

Black White
northern shoveler Least Concern
northern shoveler

Spatula clypeata

Learn about the Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata), a unique duck known for its large spoon-shaped bill, iridescent green head, and specialized feeding habits.

44-52 cm

3,149

Green Blue

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Northern Wren

Troglodytes troglodytes

Discover everything about the Northern Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes). Learn about this tiny perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.

9-11 cm

698

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Olive-backed Pipit

Anthus hodgsoni

Discover the Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni). Learn about this olive-colored perching bird, its unique habitat, migratory patterns, and expert birding tips.

14-16 cm

713

Olive White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Orange Bullfinch

Pyrrhula aurantiaca

Discover the Orange Bullfinch (Pyrrhula aurantiaca), a stunning Himalayan perching bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, nesting habits, and conservation status.

13-15 cm

769

Orange Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Orange-bellied Flowerpecker

Dicaeum trigonostigma

Discover the Orange-bellied Flowerpecker (Dicaeum trigonostigma). Learn about this vibrant bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.

8-9 cm

728

Grey-green Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Orange-bellied Leafbird

Chloropsis hardwickii

Discover the Orange-bellied Leafbird (Chloropsis hardwickii). Learn about its vibrant green and orange plumage, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

17-20 cm

714

Green Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Orange-breasted Green-pigeon

Treron bicinctus

Discover the Orange-breasted Green-pigeon (Treron bicinctus). Learn about its vibrant plumage, unique diet, forest habitat, and essential birdwatching tips.

25-30 cm

824

Green Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Orange-headed Thrush

Geokichla citrina

Discover the Orange-headed Thrush (Geokichla citrina). Learn about its vibrant orange head, unique grey body, forest habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

20-23 cm

728

Orange Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Oriental Bay-owl

Phodilus badius

Discover the Oriental Bay-Owl (Phodilus badius), a mysterious nocturnal bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this rare owl.

23-29 cm

770

Chestnut Cream

Night Birds

Least Concern
Oriental Hobby

Falco severus

Discover the Oriental Hobby (Falco severus), a stunning bird of prey. Learn about its physical traits, habitat, hunting habits, and tips for birdwatchers today.

27-30 cm

774

Black Rufous

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
oriental honey buzzard

Pernis ptilorhynchus

Learn about the Oriental Honey Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus), a unique raptor known for feeding on bee larvae. Explore its habitat, diet, and behavior.

57-60 cm

1,409

Black Brown
oriental magpie robin Least Concern
oriental magpie robin

Copsychus saularis

Learn about the Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis), a beautiful black and white songbird found in gardens and forests across Asia.

20-20 cm

5,405

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Oriental Paradise-flycatcher

Terpsiphone affinis

Discover the Oriental Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone affinis). Learn about its elegant appearance, unique nesting habits, and the best tips for birdwatchers.

19-50 cm

801

White Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Oriental Pied Hornbill

Anthracoceros albirostris

Discover the Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris). Learn about its physical features, diet, nesting habits, and conservation status today.

55-60 cm

776

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Oriental Pratincole

Glareola maldivarum

Discover the Oriental Pratincole (Glareola maldivarum). Learn about this unique wader's appearance, migratory habits, nesting behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

23-24 cm

796

Brown Buff

Waders

Least Concern
Oriental Reed-warbler

Acrocephalus orientalis

Discover the Oriental Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus orientalis). Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips in this expert guide.

18-19 cm

806

Brown Whitish

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Oriental Scops-owl

Otus sunia

Discover the Oriental Scops-owl (Otus sunia), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive owl.

17-21 cm

783

Grey-brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
oriental skylark

Alauda gulgula

Learn about the Oriental skylark (Alauda gulgula), a small songbird known for its soaring flight and melodic song across Asian grasslands and coastal regions.

16-16 cm

2,611

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Oriental Turtle-dove

Streptopelia orientalis

Discover the Oriental Turtle-dove (Streptopelia orientalis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.

30-35 cm

805

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
oriental white eye

Zosterops palpebrosus

Learn about the Indian White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus), a small passerine bird known for its distinctive white eye-ring, social behavior, and vibrant colors.

10-10 cm

4,202

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Discover the Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), a specialized bird of prey. Learn about its unique hunting behavior, nesting habits, and conservation status today.

50-66 cm

781

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Pacific Golden Plover

Pluvialis fulva

Discover the Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva). Learn about this stunning gold and black wader, its migration patterns, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

23-26 cm

777

Gold Black

Waders