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Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,488 bird species 232 featured
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
2,770
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
Short-billed Miner
Geositta antarctica
Discover the Short-billed Miner (Geositta antarctica), a unique perching bird of Patagonia. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and birding tips.
14-16 cm
136
Perching Birds
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
357
Perching Birds
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
400
Night Birds
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
387
Seabirds
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
374
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Siberian Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus tristis
Discover the Siberian Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus tristis). Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, migratory behavior, and essential birdwatching tips.
10-12 cm
343
Perching Birds
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
419
Waders
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
367
Perching Birds
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
353
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Sierra de Lema Flycatcher
Mionectes roraimae
Discover the Sierra de Lema Flycatcher (Mionectes roraimae). Learn about its olive and yellow plumage, unique habitat in the tepuis, and birding tips.
12-13 cm
121
Perching Birds
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
334
Tree-clinging Birds
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
373
Tree-clinging Birds
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
361
Perching Birds
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
2,187
Perching Birds
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
416
Tree-clinging Birds
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
1,334
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
340
Perching Birds
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
335
Perching Birds
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
364
Perching Birds
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
335
Perching Birds
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
390
Waders
Slaty-headed Parakeet
Himalayapsitta himalayana
Discover the Slaty-headed Parakeet. Learn about this stunning bird's physical traits, Himalayan habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.
39-41 cm
351
Perching Birds
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
378
Upland Ground Birds