Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,488 bird species 232 featured

White-collared Kite Endangered
White-collared Kite

Leptodon forbesi

Discover the White-collared Kite (Leptodon forbesi), a rare bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status in this guide.

35-40 cm

153

Black White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
White-crested Laughingthrush

Garrulax leucolophus

Discover the White-crested Laughingthrush (Garrulax leucolophus). Learn about its distinct appearance, unique laughing calls, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

26-31 cm

315

White Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-crowned Forktail

Enicurus leschenaulti

Discover the White-crowned Forktail (Enicurus leschenaulti). Learn about this striking black-and-white perching bird's habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

22-24 cm

354

Black White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
White-eared Night Heron

Oroanassa magnifica

Discover the elusive White-eared Night Heron (Oroanassa magnifica). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and why this rare wader is a prized sighting for birdwatchers.

54-56 cm

406

Brown White

Waders

White-fronted Tyrannulet Least Concern
White-fronted Tyrannulet

Phyllomyias zeledoni

Discover the White-fronted Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias zeledoni), a small olive-colored perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birding tips.

10-11 cm

145

Olive White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-gorgeted Flycatcher

Anthipes monileger

Discover the White-gorgeted Flycatcher (Anthipes monileger). Learn about this elusive perching bird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birding tips.

12-14 cm

319

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-headed Starling

Sturnia erythropygia

Discover the White-headed Starling (Sturnia erythropygia). Learn about its appearance, unique habitat in the Andaman Islands, diet, and birdwatching tips.

19-21 cm

331

White Gray

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-hooded Babbler

Gampsorhynchus rufulus

Discover the White-hooded Babbler (Gampsorhynchus rufulus). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.

23-25 cm

311

Brown White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
White-naped Tit

Machlolophus nuchalis

Discover the White-naped Tit (Machlolophus nuchalis), a rare and striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique appearance, diet, and conservation status.

13-13 cm

373

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-naped Woodpecker

Chrysocolaptes festivus

Discover the White-naped Woodpecker (Chrysocolaptes festivus). Learn about this striking bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for successful sighting.

31-35 cm

378

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-naped Yuhina

Yuhina bakeri

Discover the White-naped Yuhina (Yuhina bakeri), a charming passerine of the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and birding tips.

12-14 cm

312

Brown White

Perching Birds

White-rumped Black-tyrant Least Concern
White-rumped Black-tyrant

Knipolegus heterogyna

Discover the White-rumped Black-tyrant (Knipolegus heterogyna). Learn about this unique perching bird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birding tips.

19-21 cm

126

Black White

Perching Birds

White-rumped Monjita Least Concern
White-rumped Monjita

Xolmis velatus

Discover the White-rumped Monjita (Xolmis velatus), a striking perching bird found in South America. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and identification tips.

18-20 cm

117

White Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-rumped Munia

Lonchura striata

Discover the White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata), a charming perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this expert guide.

10-12 cm

364

Brown White

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
White-rumped Sandpiper

Calidris fuscicollis

Discover the White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis). Learn about this grey and white wader's habitat, diet, migration, and expert birdwatching tips.

15-18 cm

127

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
White-rumped Shama

Copsychus malabaricus

Discover the White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus). Learn about its striking black and chestnut plumage, beautiful song, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

21-28 cm

313

Black Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-rumped Snowfinch

Onychostruthus taczanowskii

Discover the White-rumped Snowfinch (Onychostruthus taczanowskii). Learn about this resilient high-altitude bird's habitat, physical traits, and unique behavior.

15-17 cm

350

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-rumped Spinetail

Zoonavena sylvatica

Discover the White-rumped Spinetail (Zoonavena sylvatica), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

11-12 cm

388

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-shouldered Starling

Sturnia sinensis

Discover the White-shouldered Starling (Sturnia sinensis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips in this comprehensive guide.

17-20 cm

304

Light Gray White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-spectacled Warbler

Phylloscopus intermedius

Discover the White-spectacled Warbler (Phylloscopus intermedius). Learn about this olive-green perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification.

10-11 cm

352

Olive-green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-spotted Fantail

Rhipidura albogularis

Discover the White-spotted Fantail (Rhipidura albogularis). Learn about this agile bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for successful birdwatching.

17-19 cm

351

Greyish-black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-tailed Blue Robin

Myiomela leucura

Discover the White-tailed Blue Robin (Myiomela leucura). Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and essential tips for spotting this elusive bird.

17-19 cm

333

Blue White

Perching Birds

White-tailed Flycatcher Least Concern
White-tailed Flycatcher

Cyornis concretus

Discover the White-tailed Flycatcher (Cyornis concretus). Learn about this striking blue and white perching bird, its habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

11-13 cm

324

Dark Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-tailed Lapwing

Vanellus leucurus

Discover the White-tailed Lapwing (Vanellus leucurus), a unique wader. Learn about its habitat, physical features, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

26-29 cm

387

Brown White

Waders