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southern coucal
Centropus (sinensis) parroti
Learn about the Southern Coucal (Centropus parroti). Discover its physical traits, habitat in peninsular India, diet, and unique non-parasitic behavior.
48-48 cm
1,877
Perching Birds
spotted dove
Stigmatopelis chinensis
Learn about the Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis), a common resident bird across Asia known for its unique white-spotted collar and peaceful nature.
30-30 cm
3,425
Upland Ground Birds
spotted owlet
Athene brama
Discover the Spotted Owlet (Athene brama), a small nocturnal bird of Asia. Learn about its urban adaptation, diverse diet, and unique nesting habits.
21-21 cm
3,264
Night Birds
spotted redshank
Tringa erythopus
Learn about the Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus), a striking migratory wader known for its black breeding plumage and long red legs.
29-32 cm
736
steppe eagle
Aquila nipalensis
Discover the Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis). Learn about its dry habitat, diverse hunting techniques, diet of susliks, and physical characteristics.
76-80 cm
2,040
Birds of Prey
streaked shearwater
Calonectris Leucomelas
Learn about the Streaked Shearwater (Calonectris leucomelas), a pelagic seabird known for following fishing boats and nesting in forested hills.
48-48 cm
1,008
striated heron
Butorides striata
Discover the Striated Heron (Butorides striata). Learn about its blue-grey plumage, diverse habitat in mangroves, diet, and unique breeding habits.
40-48 cm
1,960
Waders
sunda teal
Anas gibberifrons
Discover the Sunda teal (Anas gibberifrons), a small dabbling duck native to Indonesia. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and behavior.
37-47 cm
721
swinhoes storm petrel
Oceanodroma monorhis
Learn about the Swinhoe's storm petrel, a mysterious nocturnal seabird. Explore its habitat, dark plumage, and unique breeding habits in the Pacific.
20-20 cm
1,200
tawny eagle
Aquila rapax
Discover the tawny eagle (Aquila rapax), a resilient bird of prey found in Africa and Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique scavenger behavior.
63-71 cm
1,900
Birds of Prey
temmincks stint
Calidres temminckii
Learn about the Temminck's Stint (Calidris temminckii), a small wader known for its unique breeding habits, yellowish legs, and remarkable migratory journey.
13-15 cm
852
tufted duck
Aythya fuligula
Discover the Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula). Learn about its unique crest, diving behavior, habitat, and diet in our comprehensive birdwatching guide.
40-47 cm
671
variable wheatear
Oenanthe picata
Discover the Variable Wheatear (Oenanthe picata). Learn about its three unique morphs, desert habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.
15-15 cm
2,024
Perching Birds
Most Viewed
wards trogon
Harpactes wardi
Discover the elusive Ward's Trogon (Harpactes wardi), a stunning pink and blue bird found in Asian forests. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
38-38 cm
2,193
Tree-clinging Birds
wedge tailed shearwater
Puffinus pacificus
Discover the wedge-tailed shearwater (Ardenna pacifica). Learn about its unique wedge-shaped tail, pelagic habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert guide.
41-46 cm
920
Most Viewed
western reef egret
Egretta gularis
Explore the Western Reef Egret (Egretta gularis). Learn about its unique hunting styles, coastal habitats, and breeding habits in our comprehensive guide.
55-65 cm
2,319
Waders
Most Viewed
white bellied sea eagle
Haliaeetus leucogaster
Discover the majestic White-bellied Sea Eagle. Learn about its hunting behavior, coastal habitat, and physical traits in our comprehensive expert guide.
66-71 cm
2,520
Birds of Prey
white breasted waterhen
Amaurornis phoenicurus
Learn about the White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.
32-32 cm
3,150
Duck-like Birds
Most Viewed
white eared bulbul
Pycnonotus leucotis
Learn about the white-eared bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis), a smart and cheerful bird found from India to the Arabian Peninsula. Discover its habitat and diet.
20-20 cm
2,881
Perching Birds
white eyed buzzard
Butastur teesa
Discover the White-eyed Buzzard (Butastur teesa). Learn about its unique white iris, South Asian habitat, hunting behavior, and identification tips.
43-43 cm
1,949
Birds of Prey
white headed duck
Oxyura leucocephala
Discover the white-headed duck (Oxyura leucocephala), an endangered diving duck known for its striking blue bill and unique behavior. Learn more about its habitat.
43-48 cm
1,245
white rumped vulture
Gyps bengalensis
Learn about the White-rumped Vulture (Gyps bengalensis). Discover facts about its habitat, diet, and its status as a critically endangered scavenger.
75-85 cm
1,824
Birds of Prey
Most Viewed
white stork
Ciconia ciconia
Discover the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia). Learn about its impressive migration, nesting habits, diet, and the legends surrounding this iconic large bird.
100-125 cm
2,603
Waders
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Mergellus albellus
38-44 cm
black white
760
southern coucal
Most ViewedCentropus (sinensis) parroti
48-48 cm
orange blue
Perching Birds
1,877
spotted dove
Most ViewedStigmatopelis chinensis
30-30 cm
salmon gray
Upland Ground Birds
3,425
spotted owlet
Most ViewedAthene brama
21-21 cm
brown white
Night Birds
3,264
spotted redshank
Tringa erythopus
29-32 cm
black gray
736
steppe eagle
Most ViewedAquila nipalensis
76-80 cm
black brown
Birds of Prey
2,040
streaked shearwater
Most ViewedCalonectris Leucomelas
48-48 cm
gray black
1,008
striated heron
Most ViewedButorides striata
40-48 cm
gray black
Waders
1,960
sunda teal
Anas gibberifrons
37-47 cm
brown black
721
swinhoes storm petrel
Most ViewedOceanodroma monorhis
20-20 cm
brown gray
1,200
tawny eagle
Most ViewedAquila rapax
63-71 cm
gray black
Birds of Prey
1,900
temmincks stint
Calidres temminckii
13-15 cm
brown white
852
tufted duck
Aythya fuligula
40-47 cm
black white
671
variable wheatear
Most ViewedOenanthe picata
15-15 cm
black white
Perching Birds
2,024
wards trogon
Most ViewedHarpactes wardi
38-38 cm
pink blue
Tree-clinging Birds
2,193
wedge tailed shearwater
Puffinus pacificus
41-46 cm
white brown
920
western reef egret
Most ViewedEgretta gularis
55-65 cm
white gray
Waders
2,319
white bellied sea eagle
Most ViewedHaliaeetus leucogaster
66-71 cm
white black
Birds of Prey
2,520
white breasted waterhen
Most ViewedAmaurornis phoenicurus
32-32 cm
black white
Duck-like Birds
3,150
white eared bulbul
Most ViewedPycnonotus leucotis
20-20 cm
white gray
Perching Birds
2,881
white eyed buzzard
Most ViewedButastur teesa
43-43 cm
brown white
Birds of Prey
1,949
white headed duck
Most ViewedOxyura leucocephala
43-48 cm
white brown
1,245
white rumped vulture
Most ViewedGyps bengalensis
75-85 cm
black white
Birds of Prey
1,824
white stork
Most ViewedCiconia ciconia
100-125 cm
white black
Waders
2,603