Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Scarlet-breasted Woodpecker

Dryobates cathpharius

Discover the Scarlet-breasted Woodpecker (Dryobates cathpharius). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

17-19 cm

761

Black Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Sclaters Monal

Lophophorus sclateri

Discover the Sclater's Monal (Lophophorus sclateri), a stunning upland ground bird. Learn about its green and white plumage, habitat, and conservation status.

63-68 cm

832

Green White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
See-see Partridge

Ammoperdix griseogularis

Learn all about the See-see Partridge (Ammoperdix griseogularis). Explore its sandy plumage, upland habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this comprehensive guide.

22-24 cm

821

Sand Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
short toed snake eagle

Circaetus gallicus

Discover the Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus). Learn about its owl-like face, specialized snake diet, and unique habitat across open plains.

62-67 cm

3,230

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Short-billed Minivet

Pericrocotus brevirostris

Discover the Short-billed Minivet (Pericrocotus brevirostris). Learn about its vibrant plumage, forest habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.

17-20 cm

702

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Discover the Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus). Learn about this unique nocturnal bird's appearance, hunting habits, grassland habitat, and conservation status.

34-43 cm

752

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Short-tailed Shearwater

Ardenna tenuirostris

Discover the Short-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna tenuirostris), a fascinating migratory seabird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique breeding habits.

40-45 cm

793

Dark Brown Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Siberian Blue Robin

Larvivora cyane

Discover the Siberian Blue Robin (Larvivora cyane), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

13-14 cm

767

Blue White

Perching Birds

Critically Endangered
Siberian Crane

Leucogeranus leucogeranus

Discover the Siberian Crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus), an endangered white wader. Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory behavior, and conservation status.

125-140 cm

797

White Black

Waders

Least Concern
Siberian Rubythroat

Calliope calliope

Discover the Siberian Rubythroat (Calliope calliope). Learn about its striking red throat, migratory patterns, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

14-16 cm

725

Brown Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Siberian Thrush

Geokichla sibirica

Discover the Siberian Thrush (Geokichla sibirica), a striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, migratory habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

20-23 cm

741

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sikkim Treecreeper

Certhia discolor

Discover the Sikkim Treecreeper (Certhia discolor), a unique tree-clinging bird found in the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips.

14-15 cm

726

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Silver-backed Needletail

Hirundapus cochinchinensis

Discover the Silver-backed Needletail (Hirundapus cochinchinensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and behavior.

19-20 cm

733

Brown Silver

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Silver-eared Mesia

Leiothrix argentauris

Discover the Silver-eared Mesia (Leiothrix argentauris), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its olive plumage, silver ear patches, habitat, and behavior.

16-18 cm

713

Olive Silver

Perching Birds

sind sparrow Least Concern
sind sparrow

Passer pyrrhonotus

Discover the Sind sparrow (Passer pyrrhonotus), a unique bird of the Indus valley. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation status.

13-13 cm

2,673

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sind Woodpecker

Dendrocopos assimilis

Discover the Sind Woodpecker (Dendrocopos assimilis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

20-22 cm

843

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
sirkeer malkoha

Taccocua leschenaultii

Discover the Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii), a unique ground-dwelling cuckoo found in South Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

42-42 cm

1,774

Brown
Least Concern
Slaty-backed Flycatcher

Ficedula erithacus

Discover the Slaty-backed Flycatcher (Ficedula erithacus), a small perching bird. Learn about its grey and white plumage, habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.

11-12 cm

797

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Slaty-backed Forktail

Enicurus schistaceus

Discover the Slaty-backed Forktail (Enicurus schistaceus), a striking grey and white river bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

20-25 cm

696

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Slaty-bellied Tesia

Tesia olivea

Discover the Slaty-bellied Tesia (Tesia olivea), a tiny, elusive bird of the Himalayan forests. Learn about its habitat, unique markings, and birding tips.

8-9 cm

716

Olive-green Slaty-grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Slaty-blue Flycatcher

Ficedula tricolor

Discover the Slaty-blue Flycatcher (Ficedula tricolor). Learn about this small, vibrant bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers today.

11-12 cm

803

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Slaty-breasted Rail

Lewinia striata

Discover the Slaty-breasted Rail (Lewinia striata), a secretive wading bird. Learn about its chestnut and grey plumage, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

25-30 cm

738

Chestnut Grey

Waders

Least Concern
Slaty-legged Crake

Rallina eurizonoides

Discover the Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides), a secretive upland ground bird. Learn about its physical appearance, diet, habitat, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

21-25 cm

752

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Vulnerable
slavonian grebe

Podiceps auritus

Discover the Slavonian Grebe (Horned Grebe). Learn about its striking red-and-black breeding plumage, unique feather-eating habits, and diverse habitats.

31-38 cm

2,157

Grey White