Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,602 bird species 247 featured
Pygmy Blue Flycatcher
Ficedula hodgsoni
Discover the Pygmy Blue Flycatcher (Ficedula hodgsoni), a tiny, vibrant bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for spotting this species.
8-9 cm
734
Perching Birds
Pygmy Cupwing
Pnoepyga pusilla
Discover the Pygmy Cupwing (Pnoepyga pusilla), a tiny, elusive bird species. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.
7-9 cm
672
Perching Birds
Raddes Accentor
Prunella ocularis
Discover the Radde's Accentor (Prunella ocularis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, mountain habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.
13-15 cm
627
Perching Birds
Rain Quail
Coturnix coromandelica
Discover everything about the Rain Quail (Coturnix coromandelica). Learn about its 15-17 cm size, brown and black plumage, habitat, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.
15-17 cm
885
Upland Ground Birds
red avadavat
Amandava amandava
Discover the Red Avadavat, also known as the Strawberry Finch. Learn about its vibrant plumage, habitat in tropical Asia, diet, and breeding habits.
10-10 cm
3,909
Perching Birds
red breasted flycatcher
Ficedula parva
Learn about the red-breasted flycatcher (Ficedula parva), a small migratory bird known for its orange throat, unique tail-flicking, and woodland habitat.
12-13 cm
2,985
Perching Birds
red breasted merganser
Mergus serrator
Learn about the Red-breasted Merganser, a unique diving duck with a serrated bill. Explore its habitat in Pakistan, physical traits, and wintering habits.
52-58 cm
1,871
red collared dove
Streptopelia tranquebarica
Discover the red collared dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica). Learn about its unique red plumage, Asian habitat, seed-based diet, and migratory patterns.
23-23 cm
2,598
Upland Ground Birds
red crested pochard
Netta rufina
Discover the Red-Crested Pochard (Netta rufina). Explore its physical appearance, diet, habitat, and behavior in our comprehensive SEO guide for birders.
53-57 cm
1,264
red headed trogon
Harpactes erythrocephalus
Discover the vibrant Red-headed Trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus). Learn about its striking orange and red plumage, habitat in Asian forests, diet of insects and fruits, and unique behaviors.
34-34 cm
3,026
Tree-clinging Birds
red headed vulture
Sarcogyps calvus
Learn about the Red-headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus). Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and the critical conservation efforts to save this species.
85-85 cm
1,424
Red Junglefowl
Gallus gallus
Discover the Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus), the wild ancestor of the domestic chicken. Learn about its habitat, striking red and black plumage, and behavior.
41-78 cm
751
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
red naped ibis
Pseudibis papillosa
Learn about the Red-naped Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa). Discover its unique appearance, dry-field habitat, and behavior in the Indian Subcontinent.
68-68 cm
5,122
Waders
red necked falcon
Falco chicquera
Learn about the Red-necked Falcon (Falco chicquera). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.
31-36 cm
1,538
red necked grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Learn about the red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena). Explore its unique red plumage, migratory habits, diet of fish and insects, and conservation status.
40-50 cm
2,026
Red Phalarope
Phalaropus fulicarius
Discover the Red Phalarope, a unique arctic wader. Learn about its striking red plumage, migratory habits, diet, and tips for spotting this fascinating bird.
20-22 cm
731
Waders
Least Concern
red rumped swallow
Cecropis daurica
Learn about the Red-Rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica), a migratory bird known for its unique mud nests, striking reddish rump, and impressive aerial skills.
16-17 cm
3,968
Perching Birds
Red Siskin
Spinus cucullatus
Discover the vibrant Red Siskin (Spinus cucullatus). Learn about this endangered perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status today.
10-11 cm
446
Perching Birds
Red Spurfowl
Galloperdix spadicea
Explore the Red Spurfowl (Galloperdix spadicea). Learn about this 30-38 cm reddish-brown upland ground bird, its habitat in India, diet, and shy behavior.
30-38 cm
867
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
red vented bulbul
Pycnonotus cafer
Explore the Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer). Learn about its habitat, diet, and why it's one of the world's top 100 invasive species.
20-20 cm
5,231
Perching Birds
Least Concern
red wattled lapwing
Vanellus indicus
Learn about the red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus), known for its 'did-he-do-it' call. Explore its habitat, diet, and unique nesting habits.
32-35 cm
3,707
Waders
Red-backed Shrike
Lanius collurio
Discover the Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio). Learn about this fascinating perching bird's unique hunting habits, habitat, and identification tips.
16-18 cm
724
Perching Birds
Red-banded Fruiteater
Pipreola whitelyi
Discover the Red-banded Fruiteater (Pipreola whitelyi). Learn about its vibrant green and red plumage, unique habitat, diet, and behavior in the wild.
18-20 cm
479
Perching Birds