Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

purple sunbird Least Concern
purple sunbird

Cinnyris asiaticus

Learn about the purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus). Explore its iridescent plumage, nectar-rich diet, unique nesting habits, and wide geographical range.

10-10 cm

5,664

Purple Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Purple-backed Starling

Agropsar sturninus

Discover the Purple-backed Starling (Agropsar sturninus), a striking migratory bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips today.

16-19 cm

764

Gray Purple-black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Purple-rumped Sunbird

Leptocoma zeylonica

Discover the Purple-rumped Sunbird (Leptocoma zeylonica). Learn about its vibrant maroon and yellow plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

10-10 cm

775

Maroon Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pygmy Blue Flycatcher

Ficedula hodgsoni

Discover the Pygmy Blue Flycatcher (Ficedula hodgsoni), a tiny, vibrant bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for spotting this species.

8-9 cm

780

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pygmy Cupwing

Pnoepyga pusilla

Discover the Pygmy Cupwing (Pnoepyga pusilla), a tiny, elusive bird species. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.

7-9 cm

749

Dark brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rain Quail

Coturnix coromandelica

Discover everything about the Rain Quail (Coturnix coromandelica). Learn about its 15-17 cm size, brown and black plumage, habitat, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.

15-17 cm

969

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
red avadavat

Amandava amandava

Discover the Red Avadavat, also known as the Strawberry Finch. Learn about its vibrant plumage, habitat in tropical Asia, diet, and breeding habits.

10-10 cm

4,000

Red Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
red breasted flycatcher

Ficedula parva

Learn about the red-breasted flycatcher (Ficedula parva), a small migratory bird known for its orange throat, unique tail-flicking, and woodland habitat.

12-13 cm

3,033

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
red breasted merganser

Mergus serrator

Learn about the Red-breasted Merganser, a unique diving duck with a serrated bill. Explore its habitat in Pakistan, physical traits, and wintering habits.

52-58 cm

1,933

Grey Brown
Least Concern
red collared dove

Streptopelia tranquebarica

Discover the red collared dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica). Learn about its unique red plumage, Asian habitat, seed-based diet, and migratory patterns.

23-23 cm

2,686

Salmon Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
red crested pochard

Netta rufina

Discover the Red-Crested Pochard (Netta rufina). Explore its physical appearance, diet, habitat, and behavior in our comprehensive SEO guide for birders.

53-57 cm

1,336

Brown White
Least Concern
red headed trogon

Harpactes erythrocephalus

Discover the vibrant Red-headed Trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus). Learn about its striking orange and red plumage, habitat in Asian forests, diet of insects and fruits, and unique behaviors.

34-34 cm

3,073

Orange Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Critically Endangered
red headed vulture

Sarcogyps calvus

Learn about the Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus). Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and the critical conservation efforts to save this species.

85-85 cm

1,487

Black Grey
Least Concern
Red Junglefowl

Gallus gallus

Discover the Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus), the wild ancestor of the domestic chicken. Learn about its habitat, striking red and black plumage, and behavior.

41-78 cm

849

Red Black

Upland Ground Birds

Near Threatened
Red Knot

Calidris canutus

Discover the Red Knot (Calidris canutus), a remarkable migratory wader. Learn about its unique plumage, incredible long-distance migration, and coastal habitat.

23-26 cm

799

Grey Red

Waders

red naped ibis Least Concern
red naped ibis

Pseudibis papillosa

Learn about the Red-naped Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa). Discover its unique appearance, dry-field habitat, and behavior in the Indian Subcontinent.

68-68 cm

5,209

Black Red

Waders

Near Threatened
red necked falcon

Falco chicquera

Learn about the Red-necked Falcon (Falco chicquera). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.

31-36 cm

1,615

Grey White
Least Concern
red necked grebe

Podiceps grisegena

Learn about the red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena). Explore its unique red plumage, migratory habits, diet of fish and insects, and conservation status.

40-50 cm

2,110

Brown Red
Least Concern
Red Phalarope

Phalaropus fulicarius

Discover the Red Phalarope, a unique arctic wader. Learn about its striking red plumage, migratory habits, diet, and tips for spotting this fascinating bird.

20-22 cm

788

Red Grey

Waders

red rumped swallow Least Concern
red rumped swallow

Cecropis daurica

Learn about the Red-Rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica), a migratory bird known for its unique mud nests, striking reddish rump, and impressive aerial skills.

16-17 cm

4,030

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Red Spurfowl

Galloperdix spadicea

Explore the Red Spurfowl (Galloperdix spadicea). Learn about this 30-38 cm reddish-brown upland ground bird, its habitat in India, diet, and shy behavior.

30-38 cm

950

Reddish-brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

red vented bulbul Least Concern
red vented bulbul

Pycnonotus cafer

Explore the Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer). Learn about its habitat, diet, and why it's one of the world's top 100 invasive species.

20-20 cm

5,308

Black Brown

Perching Birds

red wattled lapwing Least Concern
red wattled lapwing

Vanellus indicus

Learn about the red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus), known for its 'did-he-do-it' call. Explore its habitat, diet, and unique nesting habits.

32-35 cm

3,788

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Red-backed Shrike

Lanius collurio

Discover the Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio). Learn about this fascinating perching bird's unique hunting habits, habitat, and identification tips.

16-18 cm

778

Brown Grey

Perching Birds