Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,488 bird species 234 featured

Black Solitary Eagle 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

Black Yellow

Birds of Prey

black stork 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

Black White

Waders

black tailed crake 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

Orange White
black tailed godwit 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

Brown Orange
Least Concern
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

Black Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

Black White

Waders

black winged kite 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

White Black

Birds of Prey

black winged stilt 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

Black White

Waders

Least Concern
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

Black Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
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

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black White

Perching Birds

Black-backed Water-tyrant 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

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Black

Night Birds

Least Concern
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

Grey Black

Upland Ground Birds

Endangered
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

Grey Black

Seabirds

Least Concern
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

Brown Black

Duck-like Birds

Vulnerable
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

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Cream

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
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

Blue Black

Perching Birds

Black-chested Fruiteater 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

Green Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Olive Black

Perching Birds