Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,488 bird species 234 featured

Near Threatened
Bearded Vulture

Gypaetus barbatus

Discover the Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus barbatus), a unique bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, distinct orange-grey appearance, diet, and conservation status.

94-125 cm

504

Grey Orange

Birds of Prey

Vulnerable
Beautiful Nuthatch

Sitta formosa

Discover the Beautiful Nuthatch (Sitta formosa), a rare and striking tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and conservation needs.

16-17 cm

438

Black Blue

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Beautiful Rosefinch

Carpodacus pulcherrimus

Discover the Beautiful Rosefinch (Carpodacus pulcherrimus). Learn about its pink plumage, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this perching bird.

14-16 cm

522

Pink Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Beautiful Sibia

Heterophasia pulchella

Discover the Beautiful Sibia (Heterophasia pulchella), a stunning slate-grey passerine. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.

22-24 cm

468

Slate-grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bengal Bushlark

Mirafra assamica

Discover the Bengal Bushlark (Mirafra assamica). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and breeding habits in this comprehensive avian guide.

15-16 cm

505

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Critically Endangered
Bengal Florican

Houbaropsis bengalensis

Discover the Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis), a critically endangered upland ground bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, and conservation needs.

66-68 cm

527

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Besra

Accipiter virgatus

Discover the Besra (Accipiter virgatus), a fierce bird of prey native to Asia. Learn about its habitat, hunting behavior, unique physical traits, and status.

29-39 cm

538

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Bhutan Laughingthrush

Trochalopteron imbricatum

Discover the Bhutan Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron imbricatum). Learn about this unique Himalayan perching bird, its physical traits, habitat, and birding tips.

18-21 cm

411

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bimaculated Lark

Melanocorypha bimaculata

Discover the Bimaculated Lark (Melanocorypha bimaculata). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and breeding habits in this expert bird guide.

16-18 cm

512

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Black Baza

Aviceda leuphotes

Discover the Black Baza (Aviceda leuphotes), a striking bird of prey. Learn about its unique appearance, diet, habitat, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

30-35 cm

457

Black White

Birds of Prey

black bittern Least Concern
black bittern

Ixobrychus flavicollis

Discover the black bittern (Ixobrychus flavicollis). Learn about its nocturnal habits, distinct black plumage, and its habitat in tropical Asia and Australia.

58-58 cm

1,931

Black Yellow
Least Concern
Black Bulbul

Hypsipetes leucocephalus

Discover the Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus), a striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

24-25 cm

513

Black Red

Perching Birds

black crowned night heron Least Concern
black crowned night heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Discover the Black-crowned Night Heron. Learn about its nocturnal behavior, diverse diet, global habitat, and unique physical features in our expert guide.

58-65 cm

3,242

Black Grey

Waders

Least Concern
black drongo

Dicrurus macrocercus

Discover the Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus), a fearless Asian bird known as the 'King Crow' for its aggressive defense and distinctive forked tail.

28-28 cm

3,993

Black Blue

Perching Birds

black eagle Least Concern
black eagle

Ictinaetus malaiensis

Learn about the Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis), a unique raptor of tropical Asia known for its slow canopy flight and specialized nest-raiding habits.

69-81 cm

2,862

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Black Francolin

Francolinus francolinus

Discover the Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus), a striking upland ground bird known for its distinct black and white plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and where to spot this fascinating species.

33-36 cm

511

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Black Hawk-eagle

Spizaetus tyrannus

Discover the Black Hawk-eagle (Spizaetus tyrannus), a powerful raptor of the neotropics. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and birdwatching tips.

60-75 cm

280

Black White

Birds of Prey

black headed gull Least Concern
black headed gull

Larus ridibundus

Learn all about the Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus). Discover its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification tips for birdwatchers.

38-38 cm

2,041

Grey White
black headed ibis Least Concern
black headed ibis

Threskiornis melanocephalus

Discover the Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus), a versatile wading bird of South and Southeast Asia. Learn about its striking white and black plumage, diverse habitats, and fascinating diet.

75-75 cm

5,024

White Black

Waders

black kite Least Concern
black kite

Milvus migrans

Learn about the Black Kite (Milvus migrans), a versatile bird of prey known for its scavenging habits, soaring flight, and distinctive forked tail.

58-66 cm

3,149

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Black Manakin Least Concern
Black Manakin

Xenopipo atronitens

Discover the Black Manakin (Xenopipo atronitens), a small perching bird found in South America. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior.

10-11 cm

162

Black White

Perching Birds

black necked grebe Least Concern
black necked grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

Discover the black-necked grebe (Podiceps nigricollis). Learn about its unique plumage, diet, habitat, and migratory patterns in this comprehensive guide.

28-34 cm

1,950

Black White
black necked stork Least Concern
black necked stork

Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus

Discover the black-necked stork (Ephipporhynchus asiaticus). Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique physical features in this expert bird guide.

129-150 cm

2,003

Black White
black redstart Least Concern
black redstart

Phoenicurus ochruros

Comprehensive guide to the Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros). Explore its unique orange-red tail, rocky habitats, and diverse diet of insects and berries.

15-15 cm

3,698

Black Orange

Perching Birds