Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,488 bird species 234 featured
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
Birds of Prey
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Birds of Prey
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 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
Perching Birds
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
Waders
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
Perching Birds
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
Birds of Prey
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Birds of Prey
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
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
Waders
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
Birds of Prey
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
Perching Birds
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
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
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
Perching Birds