Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,583 bird species 246 featured
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
620
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
728
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
663
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
652
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
590
Perching Birds
Sierra Madre Sparrow
Xenospiza baileyi
Discover the rare Sierra Madre Sparrow (Xenospiza baileyi). Learn about this elusive, endangered perching bird's unique habitat, biology, and conservation status.
13-14 cm
433
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
659
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
680
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
669
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
2,574
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
718
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
1,647
Slate-colored Grosbeak
Saltator grossus
Discover the Slate-colored Grosbeak (Saltator grossus). Learn about this unique grey perching bird, its rainforest habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
19-20 cm
321
Perching Birds
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
742
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
630
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
661
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
737
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
666
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
667
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
692
Upland Ground Birds
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
2,072
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
654
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
664
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
658
Perching Birds