Indian Subcontinent Birds

1,094 bird species    -: 17 Critically Endangered

western reef egret Least Concern
western reef egret

Egretta gularis

Explore the Western Reef Egret (Egretta gularis). Learn about its unique hunting styles, coastal habitats, and breeding habits in our comprehensive guide.

55-65 cm

3,438

White Grey

Waders

Vulnerable
Western Tragopan

Tragopan melanocephalus

Discover the Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus), a rare and endangered pheasant native to the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and conservation status.

55-72 cm

763

Black Red

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Western Water Rail

Rallus aquaticus

Discover the Western Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus), a secretive wader. Learn about its brown and blue-grey appearance, wetland habitat, and unique birdwatching tips.

23-28 cm

758

Brown Blue-grey

Waders

Least Concern
Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

Discover the Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus), a fascinating migratory wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

40-46 cm

772

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Whiskered Tern

Chlidonias hybrida

Discover the Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida), a graceful marsh bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert tips for birdwatching.

23-29 cm

744

Grey White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Whiskered Yuhina

Yuhina flavicollis

Discover the Whiskered Yuhina (Yuhina flavicollis), a charming perching bird. Learn about its olive-brown appearance, Himalayan habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

12-14 cm

671

Olive-brown Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Whistlers Warbler

Phylloscopus whistleri

Discover the Whistler's Warbler (Phylloscopus whistleri). Learn about this olive-green perching bird's habitat, identification, diet, and birdwatching tips.

11-13 cm

749

Olive-green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Whistling Hawk-Cuckoo

Hierococcyx nisicolor

Discover the Whistling Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx nisicolor), a elusive perching bird. Learn about its grey and rufous plumage, habitat, and unique behavior.

28-34 cm

757

Grey Rufous

Perching Birds

Critically Endangered
white bellied heron

Ardea insignis

Learn about the Critically Endangered white-bellied heron (Ardea insignis), a rare species found in the eastern Himalayas with fewer than 300 individuals left.

127-127 cm

2,277

Grey White
Least Concern
white breasted waterhen

Amaurornis phoenicurus

Learn about the White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.

32-32 cm

4,001

Black White

Duck-like Birds

white eared bulbul Least Concern
white eared bulbul

Pycnonotus leucotis

Learn about the white-eared bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis), a smart and cheerful bird found from India to the Arabian Peninsula. Discover its habitat and diet.

20-20 cm

3,795

White Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
white eyed buzzard

Butastur teesa

Discover the White-eyed Buzzard (Butastur teesa). Learn about its unique white iris, South Asian habitat, hunting behavior, and identification tips.

43-43 cm

2,854

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Endangered
white headed duck

Oxyura leucocephala

Discover the white-headed duck (Oxyura leucocephala), an endangered diving duck known for its striking blue bill and unique behavior. Learn more about its habitat.

43-48 cm

2,059

White Brown
Critically Endangered
white rumped vulture

Gyps bengalensis

Learn about the White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis). Discover facts about its habitat, diet, and its status as a critically endangered scavenger.

75-85 cm

2,701

Black White

Birds of Prey

white stork Least Concern
white stork

Ciconia ciconia

Discover the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia). Learn about its impressive migration, nesting habits, diet, and the legends surrounding this iconic large bird.

100-125 cm

4,088

White Black

Waders

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white throated kingfisher Least Concern
white throated kingfisher

Halcyon smyrnensis

Discover the White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis), a stunning blue and white bird found across Asia. Learn about its diverse diet, habitat, and unique behaviors.

27-28 cm

4,712

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White Wagtail

Motacilla alba

Discover the White Wagtail (Motacilla alba), a charming perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.

16-19 cm

776

White Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Blue Flycatcher

Cyornis pallidipes

Discover the White-bellied Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis pallidipes). Learn about this striking bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips today.

13-15 cm

728

Dark Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Drongo

Dicrurus caerulescens

Discover the White-bellied Drongo (Dicrurus caerulescens). Learn about its unique physical traits, insect-heavy diet, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

23-25 cm

724

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Erpornis

Erpornis zantholeuca

Discover the White-bellied Erpornis (Erpornis zantholeuca). Learn about this unique perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and habits in our expert guide.

11-13 cm

693

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Minivet

Pericrocotus erythropygius

Discover the White-bellied Minivet (Pericrocotus erythropygius). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.

17-19 cm

791

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Redstart

Luscinia phaenicuroides

Discover the White-bellied Redstart (Luscinia phaenicuroides), a stunning blue perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

11-13 cm

698

Blue White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
White-bellied Sholakili

Sholicola albiventris

Discover the White-bellied Sholakili (Sholicola albiventris), a rare, endemic perching bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and status.

13-15 cm

676

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Treepie

Dendrocitta leucogastra

Discover the White-bellied Treepie (Dendrocitta leucogastra). Explore its unique physical appearance, forest habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

45-50 cm

779

White Grey

Perching Birds