Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
pacific reef egret
Egretta sacra
Learn about the Pacific reef egret (Egretta sacra). Explore its unique color morphs, coastal habitats, diet, and behavior in this expert guide.
58-58 cm
1,953
Waders
Pacific Swift
Apus pacificus
Discover the Pacific Swift (Apus pacificus). Learn about this agile bird's appearance, aerial behavior, migratory patterns, and expert tips for spotting them.
17-18 cm
795
Tree-clinging Birds
Paddyfield Pipit
Anthus rufulus
Discover the Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus), a small perching bird found across Asia. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
15-16 cm
741
Perching Birds
Paddyfield Warbler
Acrocephalus agricola
Discover the Paddyfield Warbler (Acrocephalus agricola). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird species.
12-13 cm
774
Perching Birds
Painted Bush-quail
Perdicula erythrorhyncha
Discover the Painted Bush-quail (Perdicula erythrorhyncha), a distinctive upland ground bird known for its striking black and white markings and vibrant red bill.
19-20 cm
856
Upland Ground Birds
Painted Francolin
Francolinus pictus
Discover the Painted Francolin (Francolinus pictus), a beautiful brown and white upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and essential facts for birdwatchers.
30-35 cm
793
Upland Ground Birds
painted sandreouse
Pterocles indicus
Learn about the Painted Sandgrouse (Pterocles indicus), a ground-dwelling bird of South Asia known for its stunning plumage and unique crepuscular behavior.
28-28 cm
1,476
Painted Spurfowl
Galloperdix lunulata
Discover the Painted Spurfowl (Galloperdix lunulata), a striking black and white upland ground bird found in rocky terrains. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
32-35 cm
923
Upland Ground Birds
painted stork
Mycteria leucocephala
Discover the Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala), a stunning wader from tropical Asia known for its pink feathers, unique hunting style, and wetland habitat.
93-100 cm
3,954
Waders
Palani Chilappan
Montecincla fairbanki
Discover the Palani Chilappan (Montecincla fairbanki), an endemic bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
20-21 cm
656
Perching Birds
Pale Blue Flycatcher
Cyornis unicolor
Discover the Pale Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis unicolor), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips here.
13-15 cm
757
Perching Birds
Pale Rock Martin
Ptyonoprogne obsoleta
Discover the Pale Rock Martin (Ptyonoprogne obsoleta), a small, agile perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.
12-13 cm
725
Perching Birds
Pale Sand Martin
Riparia diluta
Discover the Pale Sand Martin (Riparia diluta), a small, grey-and-white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification tips.
11-12 cm
713
Perching Birds
Pale-billed Flowerpecker
Dicaeum erythrorhynchos
Discover the Pale-billed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum erythrorhynchos), a tiny perching bird. Learn about its appearance, unique diet, nesting habits, and birding tips.
8-8 cm
711
Perching Birds
Pale-billed Parrotbill
Suthora atrosuperciliaris
Discover the Pale-billed Parrotbill (Suthora atrosuperciliaris). Learn about this rufous-brown perching bird's habitat, diet, and unique identification traits.
14-15 cm
670
Perching Birds
Pale-capped Pigeon
Columba punicea
Discover the Pale-capped Pigeon (Columba punicea), a striking maroon-colored perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status in this expert guide.
36-40 cm
798
Perching Birds
Pale-chinned Flycatcher
Cyornis poliogenys
Discover the Pale-chinned Flycatcher (Cyornis poliogenys). Learn about this striking blue and rufous perching bird, its unique habitat, diet, and nesting habits.
14-15 cm
769
Perching Birds
Pale-footed Bush-warbler
Hemitesia pallidipes
Discover the Pale-footed Bush-warbler (Hemitesia pallidipes). Learn about this olive-brown perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification tips.
10-11 cm
741
Perching Birds
Pale-headed Woodpecker
Gecinulus grantia
Discover the Pale-headed Woodpecker (Gecinulus grantia). Learn about its olive-green plumage, habitat, unique nesting habits, and expert birdwatching tips today.
25-27 cm
786
Tree-clinging Birds
pallass fish eagle
Haliaeetus leucoryphus
Explore the Pallas's Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus leucoryphus). A comprehensive guide to this globally threatened raptor's habitat, physical traits, and behavior.
76-84 cm
2,739
Birds of Prey
Pallass Grasshopper-warbler
Helopsaltes certhiola
Discover the Pallas's Grasshopper-warbler (Helopsaltes certhiola). Learn about its unique identification, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for this elusive species.
13-15 cm
779
Perching Birds
pallid harrier
Circus macrourus
Learn about the Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus), a migratory raptor known for its pale plumage and graceful low flight across open plains and bogs.
40-48 cm
3,261
Birds of Prey
Pallid Scops-owl
Otus brucei
Discover the Pallid Scops-owl (Otus brucei). Learn about this elusive nocturnal raptor's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.
19-22 cm
766
Night Birds
Least Concern
peregrine falcon
Falco peregrinus
Discover the Peregrine Falcon, the world's fastest animal. Learn about its habitat, diet, incredible speed, and where to spot this magnificent bird of prey.
38-51 cm
3,380
Birds of Prey