Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Near Threatened
Rusty-bellied Shortwing

Brachypteryx hyperythra

Discover the Rusty-bellied Shortwing (Brachypteryx hyperythra). Learn about this elusive bird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

11-13 cm

716

Blue-grey Rusty-red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-capped Fulvetta

Schoeniparus dubius

Discover the Rusty-capped Fulvetta (Schoeniparus dubius), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and key birdwatching tips today.

12-14 cm

691

Brown Rusty

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-babbler

Erythrogenys erythrogenys

Discover the Rusty-cheeked Scimitar-babbler (Erythrogenys erythrogenys). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, unique curved bill, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

22-26 cm

705

Olive-brown Rusty

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-flanked Treecreeper

Certhia nipalensis

Discover the Rusty-flanked Treecreeper (Certhia nipalensis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's habitat, diet, identification, and conservation status.

14-15 cm

672

Brown Rusty

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-fronted Barwing

Actinodura egertoni

Discover the Rusty-fronted Barwing (Actinodura egertoni), a unique perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and nesting habits.

17-19 cm

673

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Rusty-tailed Flycatcher

Ficedula ruficauda

Discover the Rusty-tailed Flycatcher (Ficedula ruficauda). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips in this expert species guide.

13-14 cm

773

Brown Rufous

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Rusty-throated Wren-babbler

Spelaeornis badeigularis

Discover the elusive Rusty-throated Wren-babbler (Spelaeornis badeigularis). Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status in our guide.

9-10 cm

737

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sahyadri Sunbird

Aethopyga vigorsii

Discover the Sahyadri Sunbird (Aethopyga vigorsii), a stunning crimson and yellow species native to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.

10-12 cm

776

Crimson Yellow

Perching Birds

Endangered
Saker Falcon

Falco cherrug

Discover the Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug), a majestic bird of prey. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.

45-57 cm

745

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Sand Lark

Alaudala raytal

Discover the Sand Lark (Alaudala raytal), a small perching bird. Learn about its grey plumage, riverine habitat, unique diet, and essential birdwatching tips.

12-13 cm

722

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sanderling

Calidris alba

Discover the Sanderling (Calidris alba), a small, energetic wader known for its rapid movements along shorelines. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

18-21 cm

764

White Grey

Waders

Least Concern
Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Discover the elegant Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis), a striking white and grey seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and fascinating behaviors in this comprehensive guide.

37-43 cm

779

White Grey

Seabirds

sapphire flycatcher Least Concern
sapphire flycatcher

Ficedula sapphira

Discover the enchanting Sapphire Flycatcher (Ficedula sapphira), a small, vibrant blue bird of Asian montane forests. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique characteristics.

11-11 cm

3,794

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Satyr Tragopan

Tragopan satyra

Discover the Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan satyra), a stunning Himalayan pheasant. Learn about its vibrant red plumage, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

67-72 cm

730

Red Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Saunderss Tern

Sternula saundersi

Discover the Saunders's Tern (Sternula saundersi). Learn about this small, elegant seabird's habitat, diet, physical appearance, and conservation status today.

20-23 cm

735

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
savanna nightjar

Caprimulgus affinis

Learn about the Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis). Discover its unique rooftop nesting habits, nocturnal behavior, and physical characteristics.

23-23 cm

1,552

Black Brown
scaly breasted munia Least Concern
scaly breasted munia

Lonchura punctulata

Discover the Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata). Learn about its distinctive scale markings, habitat, diet, and global distribution in this guide.

11-12 cm

6,922

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scaly Laughingthrush

Trochalopteron subunicolor

Discover the Scaly Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron subunicolor). Learn about its unique olive-brown plumage, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.

23-25 cm

730

Olive-brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scaly Thrush

Zoothera dauma

Discover the Scaly Thrush (Zoothera dauma), a stunning gold and black perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

27-30 cm

682

Gold Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scaly-bellied Woodpecker

Picus squamatus

Discover the Scaly-bellied Woodpecker (Picus squamatus). Learn about its unique green plumage, habitat in the Himalayas, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

33-35 cm

757

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Scaly-breasted Cupwing

Pnoepyga albiventer

Discover the Scaly-breasted Cupwing (Pnoepyga albiventer). Learn about this elusive bird's habitat, physical features, unique behavior, and expert birding tips.

10-11 cm

735

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scarlet Finch

Carpodacus sipahi

Discover the Scarlet Finch (Carpodacus sipahi), a striking red perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips today.

14-15 cm

787

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scarlet Minivet

Pericrocotus flammeus

Discover the vibrant Scarlet Minivet (Pericrocotus flammeus). Learn about its striking plumage, forest habitat, diet, and essential tips for birdwatchers.

20-22 cm

767

Black Scarlet

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker

Dicaeum cruentatum

Discover the Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum cruentatum). Learn about its vibrant red plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in Asia.

8-9 cm

729

Red Black

Perching Birds