Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,488 bird species 234 featured
Near Threatened
Black Solitary Eagle
Buteogallus solitarius
Discover the majestic Black Solitary Eagle (Buteogallus solitarius). Learn about this rare raptor's habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status today.
55-65 cm
237
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
black stork
Ciconia nigra
Discover the elusive Black Stork (Ciconia nigra). Learn about its habitat, diet, shy behavior, and migration patterns in this comprehensive SEO guide.
90-100 cm
2,638
Waders
Least Concern
black tailed crake
Zapornia bicolor
Discover the Black-tailed Crake (Porzana bicolor). Learn about its mountain wetland habitat, physical traits, behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.
25-25 cm
1,104
Near Threatened
black tailed godwit
Limosa limosa
Learn all about the Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and conservation status in our comprehensive guide.
36-44 cm
1,235
Black Tern
Chlidonias niger
Discover the Black Tern (Chlidonias niger), a unique marsh-dwelling seabird. Learn about its striking black plumage, migratory habits, diet, and nesting behavior.
23-28 cm
508
Seabirds
Black Turnstone
Arenaria melanocephala
Discover the Black Turnstone (Arenaria melanocephala), a resilient wader found along the Pacific coast. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
22-25 cm
262
Waders
Least Concern
black winged kite
Elanus caeruleus
Learn about the Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus), a small raptor famous for its hovering flight, striking red eyes, and unique hunting behavior.
31-34 cm
3,996
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
black winged stilt
Himantopus himantopus
Learn about the Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus), a graceful wader known for its exceptionally long pink legs and striking black and white plumage.
35-40 cm
3,774
Waders
Black-and-orange Flycatcher
Ficedula nigrorufa
Discover the Black-and-orange Flycatcher (Ficedula nigrorufa), a rare, endemic bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
12-13 cm
494
Perching Birds
Black-and-yellow Grosbeak
Mycerobas icterioides
Discover the Black-and-yellow Grosbeak (Mycerobas icterioides). Learn about this striking Himalayan finch's habitat, diet, identification, and birding tips.
20-22 cm
468
Perching Birds
Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher
Ceyx erithaca
Discover the Black-backed Dwarf-kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca). Learn about its vibrant yellow and black plumage, unique habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.
12-14 cm
489
Perching Birds
Black-backed Forktail
Enicurus immaculatus
Discover the Black-backed Forktail (Enicurus immaculatus). Learn about its distinct black and white plumage, riverine habitat, unique diet, and nesting habits.
20-23 cm
409
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Black-backed Water-tyrant
Fluvicola albiventer
Discover the Black-backed Water-tyrant (Fluvicola albiventer). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique nesting habits in this bird guide.
16-18 cm
177
Perching Birds
Black-banded Owl
Ciccaba huhula
Discover the Black-banded Owl (Ciccaba huhula), a mysterious nocturnal hunter. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
35-40 cm
272
Night Birds
Black-bellied Sandgrouse
Pterocles orientalis
Discover the Black-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles orientalis). Learn about this unique upland ground bird's appearance, desert habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
33-39 cm
475
Upland Ground Birds
Black-bellied Tern
Sterna acuticauda
Discover the Black-bellied Tern (Sterna acuticauda), a critically endangered riverine bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation needs.
32-34 cm
452
Seabirds
Black-bellied Whistling-duck
Dendrocygna autumnalis
Discover the Black-bellied Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis). Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert bird guide.
47-53 cm
283
Duck-like Birds
Black-breasted Parrotbill
Paradoxornis flavirostris
Discover the Black-breasted Parrotbill (Paradoxornis flavirostris). Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and status in this comprehensive bird guide.
18-19 cm
404
Perching Birds
Black-breasted Thrush
Turdus dissimilis
Discover the Black-breasted Thrush (Turdus dissimilis). Learn about its striking appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this unique perching bird.
22-24 cm
428
Perching Birds
Black-breasted Weaver
Ploceus benghalensis
Discover the Black-breasted Weaver (Ploceus benghalensis). Learn about its physical features, nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this unique perching bird.
12-15 cm
438
Perching Birds
Black-browed Reed-warbler
Acrocephalus bistrigiceps
Discover the Black-browed Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus bistrigiceps). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and key identification tips for birders.
13-14 cm
471
Perching Birds
Black-capped Kingfisher
Halcyon pileata
Discover the Black-capped Kingfisher (Halcyon pileata), a stunning blue and black perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips.
28-31 cm
448
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Black-chested Fruiteater
Pipreola lubomirskii
Discover the Black-chested Fruiteater (Pipreola lubomirskii), a striking Andean bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique plumage, and birdwatching tips.
19-21 cm
196
Perching Birds
Black-chinned Babbler
Cyanoderma pyrrhops
Discover the Black-chinned Babbler (Cyanoderma pyrrhops). Learn about its olive plumage, distinctive black chin, habitat, diet, and expert birding tips today.
10-12 cm
407
Perching Birds