Indian Subcontinent Birds
1,094 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
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
Perching Birds
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Night Birds
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
Seabirds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
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
Perching Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Waders
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Birds of Prey
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
Perching Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds