Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,270 bird species    -: 20 Critically Endangered

Near Threatened
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

1,983

Brown White

Night Birds

Vulnerable
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

2,083

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Vulnerable
Nicobar Sparrowhawk

Accipiter butleri

Discover the Nicobar Sparrowhawk (Accipiter butleri), a rare bird of prey endemic to India. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation status.

28-34 cm

1,661

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Near Threatened
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

1,621

Olive-brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,799

Olive-green Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,721

Blue Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,777

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
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

1,748

Brown Yellow

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
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

1,871

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,851

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Northern Goshawk Least Concern
Northern Goshawk

Accipiter gentilis

Discover the Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis), a powerful bird of prey. Learn about its size, grey plumage, forest habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

48-69 cm

1,802

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

1,918

Black White

Perching Birds

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

1,842

Black White

Waders

Least Concern
Northern Nutcracker

Nucifraga caryocatactes

Discover the Northern Nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes). Learn about this unique perching bird, its forest habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

32-34 cm

1,766

Brown White

Perching Birds

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.

50-65 cm

2,870

Brown White

Duck-like Birds

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

4,499

Green Blue

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Northern Wheatear

Oenanthe oenanthe

Discover the Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe). Learn about its unique migratory patterns, physical features, nesting habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

14-16 cm

1,212

Grey White

Perching 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

1,868

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Olive Bulbul

Iole viridescens

Discover the Olive Bulbul (Iole viridescens), a unique perching bird. Learn about its olive plumage, habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.

18-20 cm

1,740

Olive Yellow

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

1,848

Olive White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Olive-backed Sunbird

Cinnyris jugularis

Discover the Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis). Learn about its vibrant yellow plumage, nectar-rich diet, nesting habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

11-12 cm

1,860

Olive Yellow

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

1,850

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

1,892

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

1,674

Green Orange

Perching Birds