Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Rock Bunting

Emberiza cia

Discover the Rock Bunting (Emberiza cia), a distinctive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for spotting this mountain species.

15-17 cm

813

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rock Bush-quail

Perdicula argoondah

Explore the Rock Bush-quail (Perdicula argoondah). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in this expert guide to Indian upland ground birds.

17-19 cm

837

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Rock Eagle-owl

Bubo bengalensis

Discover the Rock Eagle-owl (Bubo bengalensis), a majestic nocturnal raptor. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birdwatching tips in this guide.

50-56 cm

770

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Roseate Tern

Sterna dougallii

Discover the Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii), a rare and elegant seabird. Learn about its unique physical appearance, breeding habits, diet, and conservation.

33-41 cm

791

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Rosy Minivet

Pericrocotus roseus

Discover the Rosy Minivet (Pericrocotus roseus), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips today.

18-20 cm

696

Grey Pink

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rosy Pipit

Anthus roseatus

Discover the Rosy Pipit (Anthus roseatus), a striking passerine bird. Learn about its appearance, Himalayan habitat, unique breeding behaviors, and birding tips.

15-16 cm

732

Grey Pink

Perching Birds

Least Concern
rosy starling

Pastor roseus

Discover the rosy starling (Pastor roseus). Learn about its unique pink plumage, diet of locusts, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.

21-21 cm

3,231

Pink Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ruby-cheeked Sunbird

Chalcoparia singalensis

Discover the Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis). Learn about its green plumage, red cheeks, diet, habitat, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

10-10 cm

794

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
ruddy breasted crake

Zapornia fusca

Discover the Ruddy-breasted Crake (Porzana fusca). Learn about its physical appearance, wetland habitat, diet, and secretive behavior in our expert guide.

22-22 cm

1,479

Orange Brown
Least Concern
Ruddy Kingfisher

Halcyon coromanda

Discover the vibrant Ruddy Kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda). Learn about its unique rufous plumage, hunting habits, forest habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

25-27 cm

793

Red Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
ruddy shelduck

Tadorna ferruginea

Learn about the Ruddy Shelduck (Brahminy Duck), a unique orange-brown waterfowl. Explore its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and migratory patterns.

61-67 cm

4,542

Orange Black

Duck-like Birds

Near Threatened
Ruddy Turnstone

Arenaria interpres

Discover the Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres), a unique wader known for its colorful plumage and foraging habits. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.

21-26 cm

834

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Rufescent Prinia

Prinia rufescens

Discover the Rufescent Prinia (Prinia rufescens), a small perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

11-12 cm

738

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ruff

Calidris pugnax

Discover the fascinating Ruff (Calidris pugnax), a unique wader bird. Learn about its distinct physical appearance, migratory patterns, diet, and nesting habits.

20-32 cm

850

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Rufous Babbler

Argya subrufa

Discover the Rufous Babbler (Argya subrufa), a unique perching bird endemic to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and key identification features.

24-26 cm

753

Rufous Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous Sibia

Heterophasia capistrata

Discover the Rufous Sibia (Heterophasia capistrata), a vibrant Himalayan perching bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birding tips here.

21-23 cm

664

Rufous Black

Perching Birds

rufous treepie Least Concern
rufous treepie

Dendrocitta vagabunda

Learn about the Rufous Treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda), a versatile member of the crow family known for its striking colors and opportunistic feeding habits.

46-50 cm

7,554

Orange Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous Woodpecker

Micropternus brachyurus

Discover the Rufous Woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus). Learn about its unique ant-nesting habits, rufous-brown plumage, and where to spot this elusive bird.

24-26 cm

840

Rufous-brown Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-backed Sibia

Leioptila annectens

Discover the Rufous-backed Sibia (Leioptila annectens). Learn about its unique rufous and black plumage, Himalayan habitat, diet, and essential birding tips.

22-24 cm

692

Rufous Black

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Rufous-bellied Eagle

Lophotriorchis kienerii

Discover the Rufous-bellied Eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii), a striking forest raptor. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

46-61 cm

854

Black Chestnut

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Rufous-bellied Niltava

Niltava sundara

Discover the Rufous-bellied Niltava (Niltava sundara), a stunning blue and orange bird. Explore its habitat, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers today.

15-18 cm

690

Blue Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-bellied Woodpecker

Dendrocopos hyperythrus

Discover the Rufous-bellied Woodpecker (Dendrocopos hyperythrus). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

20-25 cm

759

Rufous Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-breasted Accentor

Prunella strophiata

Discover the Rufous-breasted Accentor (Prunella strophiata). Learn about its physical features, high-altitude habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.

13-15 cm

719

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rufous-breasted Bush-robin

Tarsiger hyperythrus

Discover the Rufous-breasted Bush-robin (Tarsiger hyperythrus). Explore this guide on its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

12-14 cm

693

Blue-grey Orange

Perching Birds