Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Baikal Grasshopper-warbler
Locustella davidi
Discover the Baikal Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella davidi). Learn about its physical appearance, secretive habitat, migratory behavior, and essential birding tips.
12-13 cm
808
Perching Birds
Least Concern
baikal teal
Sibirionetta formosa
Learn about the Baikal Teal (Anas formosa), a stunning East Asian duck. Discover its unique facial patterns, migratory habits, diet, and conservation status.
39-43 cm
1,838
Baillons Crake
Zapornia pusilla
Discover the Baillon's Crake (Zapornia pusilla), a elusive wader. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this rare bird.
17-19 cm
822
Waders
Banasura Chilappan
Montecincla jerdoni
Discover the Banasura Chilappan (Montecincla jerdoni), an elusive bird endemic to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation.
20-21 cm
660
Perching Birds
Banded Bay Cuckoo
Cacomantis sonneratii
Discover the Banded Bay Cuckoo (Cacomantis sonneratii), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
21-24 cm
816
Perching Birds
Bar-headed Goose
Anser indicus
Discover the Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus), one of the world's highest-flying birds. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat, and incredible migration.
71-76 cm
758
Duck-like Birds
Bar-tailed Godwit
Limosa lapponica
Discover the incredible Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica). Learn about their record-breaking migration, physical traits, habitat, and expert birding tips.
37-41 cm
775
Waders
Bar-tailed Treecreeper
Certhia himalayana
Discover the Bar-tailed Treecreeper (Certhia himalayana), a unique tree-clinging bird found in the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birding tips.
14-15 cm
647
Tree-clinging Birds
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Hemipus picatus
Discover the Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike (Hemipus picatus). Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this comprehensive bird guide.
14-16 cm
720
Perching Birds
Bar-winged Wren-babbler
Spelaeornis troglodytoides
Discover the Bar-winged Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis troglodytoides). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird.
10-12 cm
736
Perching Birds
Least Concern
barbary falcon
Falco peregrinus
Learn about the Barbary Falcon (Falco pelegrinoides), a swift desert raptor. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique physical traits in our expert guide.
33-44 cm
2,297
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Discover the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica). Learn about this iconic perching bird's appearance, migratory habits, diet, nesting behaviors, and conservation status.
15-19 cm
712
Perching Birds
Least Concern
barred buttonquail
Turnix suscitator
Discover the Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator). Learn about its unique polyandrous behavior, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching this secretive species.
15-15 cm
1,920
Barred Cuckoo-Dove
Macropygia unchall
Discover the Barred Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia unchall). Learn about its unique appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips for this elusive perching bird.
37-41 cm
807
Perching Birds
Least Concern
bay backed shrike
Lanius vittatus
Discover the Bay-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus), a small South Asian predator known for its maroon mantle and unique hunting habits in dry scrub habitats.
17-17 cm
3,301
Perching Birds
Bay Woodpecker
Blythipicus pyrrhotis
Discover the Bay Woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.
30-35 cm
799
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
baya weaver
Ploceus philippinus
Learn about the Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus), famous for its intricate hanging nests, unique breeding displays, and diverse diet across Asia.
15-15 cm
6,480
Perching Birds
Beach Thick-knee
Esacus magnirostris
Discover the Beach Thick-knee (Esacus magnirostris), a fascinating coastal wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
53-57 cm
784
Waders
Bearded Vulture
Gypaetus barbatus
Discover the Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), a unique bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, distinct orange-grey appearance, diet, and conservation status.
94-125 cm
826
Birds of Prey
Beautiful Nuthatch
Sitta formosa
Discover the Beautiful Nuthatch (Sitta formosa), a rare and striking tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and conservation needs.
16-17 cm
713
Tree-clinging Birds
Beautiful Rosefinch
Carpodacus pulcherrimus
Discover the Beautiful Rosefinch (Carpodacus pulcherrimus). Learn about its pink plumage, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this perching bird.
14-16 cm
838
Perching Birds
Beautiful Sibia
Heterophasia pulchella
Discover the Beautiful Sibia (Heterophasia pulchella), a stunning slate-grey passerine. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.
22-24 cm
693
Perching Birds
Bengal Florican
Houbaropsis bengalensis
Discover the Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis), a critically endangered upland ground bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, and conservation needs.
66-68 cm
803
Upland Ground Birds