Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,488 bird species 232 featured
slavonian grebe
Podiceps auritus
Discover the Slavonian Grebe (Horned Grebe). Learn about its striking red-and-black breeding plumage, unique feather-eating habits, and diverse habitats.
31-38 cm
1,748
Slender-billed Babbler
Argya longirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Babbler (Argya longirostris). Learn about this rare, brown-colored perching bird's habitat, diet, and conservation status today.
19-21 cm
349
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Slender-billed Gull
Larus genei
Discover the Slender-billed Gull (Larus genei). Learn about its unique physical traits, coastal habitats, migratory behavior, and essential birdwatching tips.
37-45 cm
380
Seabirds
Slender-billed Oriole
Oriolus tenuirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Oriole (Oriolus tenuirostris), a vibrant yellow and black songbird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers today.
21-24 cm
348
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Slender-billed Parakeet
Enicognathus leptorhynchus
Discover the Slender-billed Parakeet (Enicognathus leptorhynchus). Learn about this unique Chilean parrot's diet, habitat, breeding habits, and conservation status.
38-40 cm
102
Perching Birds
Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler
Pomatorhinus superciliaris
Discover the Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus superciliaris). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
20-22 cm
323
Perching Birds
Slender-billed Vulture
Gyps tenuirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris). Learn about this critically endangered raptor's physical traits, habitat, and vital role in the ecosystem.
80-95 cm
342
Birds of Prey
small minivet
Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
Learn about the small minivet (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus). Discover its habitat across Southern Asia, its insect-based diet, breeding habits, and behavior.
16-16 cm
3,798
Perching Birds
Small Niltava
Niltava macgrigoriae
Discover the Small Niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae), a stunning blue and rufous perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birding tips.
11-12 cm
332
Perching Birds
small prantincole
Glareola lactea
Learn about the Small Pratincole (Glareola lactea), a unique shorebird of Asia. Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
16-19 cm
1,449
Least Concern
Small Snowfinch
Pyrgilauda davidiana
Discover the Small Snowfinch (Pyrgilauda davidiana), a hardy perching bird of the Asian highlands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique survival behaviors.
12-14 cm
370
Perching Birds
Smoky Warbler
Phylloscopus fuligiventer
Discover the Smoky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuligiventer), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
10-12 cm
359
Perching Birds
Snow Partridge
Lerwa lerwa
Learn all about the Snow Partridge (Lerwa lerwa), an upland ground bird measuring 38-40 cm with distinct grey and chestnut plumage found in high-altitude regions.
38-40 cm
553
Upland Ground Birds
Snow Pigeon
Columba leuconota
Discover the Snow Pigeon (Columba leuconota), a high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat in the Himalayas, and behavior.
31-34 cm
418
Perching Birds
Snowy Sheathbill
Chionis albus
Discover the Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus), a resilient scavenger of the Southern Ocean. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and unique behaviors.
38-41 cm
128
Seabirds
Snowy-browed Flycatcher
Ficedula hyperythra
Discover the Snowy-browed Flycatcher (Ficedula hyperythra). Learn about this small, vibrant bird's habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and nesting habits.
10-12 cm
342
Perching Birds
Snowy-throated Babbler
Stachyris oglei
Discover the Snowy-throated Babbler (Stachyris oglei), a rare perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, unique behaviors, and conservation status.
13-14 cm
310
Perching Birds
Sociable Lapwing
Vanellus gregarius
Discover the Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius), a rare and endangered wader. Learn about its unique physical appearance, migratory habitat, and status.
27-30 cm
438
Waders
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Discover the Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria). Learn about its unique solitary behavior, grey plumage, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.
18-21 cm
129
Waders
Solitary Snipe
Gallinago solitaria
Discover the Solitary Snipe (Gallinago solitaria), a elusive wader. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.
29-31 cm
426
Waders
Sooty Tern
Onychoprion fuscatus
Discover the Sooty Tern (Onychoprion fuscatus), a fascinating pelagic seabird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
33-45 cm
390
Seabirds
Least Concern
Southern Antpipit
Corythopis delalandi
Discover the Southern Antpipit (Corythopis delalandi). Learn about this unique perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.
13-15 cm
156
Perching Birds
southern coucal
Centropus sinensis
Learn about the Southern Coucal (Centropus parroti). Discover its physical traits, habitat in peninsular India, diet, and unique non-parasitic behavior.
48-48 cm
2,512
Perching Birds