Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,112 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Snow Pigeon

Columba leuconota

Discover the Snow Pigeon (Columba leuconota), a high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat in the Himalayas, and behavior.

31-34 cm

1,605

White Grey

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Snowy Owl

Bubo scandiacus

Discover the majestic Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus). Learn about their Arctic habitat, unique white plumage, hunting behavior, and essential birdwatching tips.

52-71 cm

1,061

White Black

Night Birds

Least Concern
Snowy-browed Flycatcher

Ficedula hyperythra

Discover the Snowy-browed Flycatcher (Ficedula hyperythra). Learn about this small, vibrant bird's habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and nesting habits.

10-12 cm

1,474

Blue-grey White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Snowy-throated Babbler

Stachyris oglei

Discover the Snowy-throated Babbler (Stachyris oglei), a rare perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, unique behaviors, and conservation status.

13-14 cm

1,363

Brown White

Perching Birds

Critically Endangered
Sociable Lapwing

Vanellus gregarius

Discover the Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius), a rare and endangered wader. Learn about its unique physical appearance, migratory habitat, and status.

27-30 cm

1,655

Grey Brown

Waders

Least Concern
Solitary Snipe

Gallinago solitaria

Discover the Solitary Snipe (Gallinago solitaria), a elusive wader. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

29-31 cm

1,495

Brown White

Waders

Near Threatened
Sooty Shearwater

Ardenna grisea

Discover the Sooty Shearwater (Ardenna grisea), a master of long-distance migration. Learn about its dark plumage, pelagic habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.

40-51 cm

1,132

Dark brown Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Sooty Tern

Onychoprion fuscatus

Discover the Sooty Tern (Onychoprion fuscatus), a fascinating pelagic seabird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

33-45 cm

1,611

Black White

Seabirds

Least Concern
southern coucal

Centropus sinensis

Learn about the Southern Coucal (Centropus parroti). Discover its physical traits, habitat in peninsular India, diet, and unique non-parasitic behavior.

48-48 cm

3,758

Orange Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Southern Hill Myna

Gracula indica

Discover the Southern Hill Myna (Gracula indica), a vocal and striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique birdwatching tips.

23-25 cm

1,419

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Southern Nutcracker

Nucifraga hemispila

Discover the Southern Nutcracker (Nucifraga hemispila), a striking brown and white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and nesting habits today.

32-35 cm

1,468

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spanish Sparrow

Passer hispaniolensis

Discover the Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis). Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and expert tips for spotting this unique species.

14-16 cm

1,567

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Speckled Piculet

Picumnus innominatus

Discover the Speckled Piculet (Picumnus innominatus), a tiny, fascinating tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

9-10 cm

1,564

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Speckled Woodpigeon

Columba hodgsonii

Discover the Speckled Woodpigeon (Columba hodgsonii), a distinct purple and white bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips in this expert guide.

38-40 cm

1,527

Purple White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spectacled Finch

Callacanthis burtoni

Discover the Spectacled Finch (Callacanthis burtoni), a striking bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips here.

17-18 cm

1,625

Brown Red

Perching Birds

Critically Endangered
Spoon-billed Sandpiper

Calidris pygmaea

Discover the unique Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea). Learn about its distinct bill, critical endangered status, migratory patterns, and habitat.

14-16 cm

1,629

Grey White

Waders

spot billed pelican Near Threatened
spot billed pelican

Pelecanus philippensis

Explore the world of the Spot-billed Pelican. Learn about its unique spotted bill, tree-nesting habits, and its life in the wetlands of Southern Asia.

125-152 cm

2,993

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Spot-breasted Laughingthrush

Garrulax merulinus

Discover the Spot-breasted Laughingthrush (Garrulax merulinus). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert ornithology guide.

24-26 cm

1,492

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spot-breasted Scimitar-babbler

Erythrogenys mcclellandi

Discover the Spot-breasted Scimitar-babbler (Erythrogenys mcclellandi). Learn about its appearance, unique behavior, habitat, and expert birding tips for enthusiasts.

22-24 cm

1,586

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spot-winged Grosbeak

Mycerobas melanozanthos

Discover the Spot-winged Grosbeak (Mycerobas melanozanthos). Learn about this striking Asian finch's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

20-22 cm

1,483

Black Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spot-winged Rosefinch

Carpodacus rodopeplus

Discover the Spot-winged Rosefinch (Carpodacus rodopeplus). Learn about its deep red plumage, Himalayan habitat, unique diet, and essential birdwatching tips.

16-18 cm

1,593

Deep Red Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spot-winged Starling

Saroglossa spilopterus

Discover the Spot-winged Starling (Saroglossa spilopterus). Learn about this unique grey and white perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding, and identification.

19-21 cm

1,484

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spotted Crake

Porzana porzana

Discover the Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana), a secretive wader. Learn about its size, distinct brown and white plumage, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

19-24 cm

1,666

Brown White

Waders

spotted dove Least Concern
spotted dove

Spilopelia chinensis

Learn about the Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis), a common resident bird across Asia known for its unique white-spotted collar and peaceful nature.

30-30 cm

5,491

Salmon Grey

Upland Ground Birds