Indian Subcontinent Birds
34 bird species -: 17 Critically Endangered
Least Concern
black eagle
Ictinaetus malaiensis
Learn about the Black Eagle (Ictinaetus malayensis), a unique raptor of tropical Asia known for its slow canopy flight and specialized nest-raiding habits.
69-81 cm
4,447
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
4,161
Waders
Blue-and-yellow Macaw
Ara ararauna
Discover the vibrant Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna). Learn about its stunning appearance, natural habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in this guide.
76-86 cm
1,097
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
Brown Booby
Sula leucogaster
Discover the Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster). Learn about this distinct seabird's physical traits, diet, nesting habits, and the best tips for spotting them in the wild.
64-85 cm
1,577
Seabirds
Cheer Pheasant
Catreus wallichii
Discover the Cheer Pheasant (Catreus wallichii), a rare upland ground bird native to the Himalayas. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and conservation status.
90-118 cm
1,777
Upland Ground Birds
Vulnerable
christmas island frigatebird
Fregata andrewsi
Discover the Christmas Island Frigatebird, a critically endangered seabird known for its massive wingspan, red gular sac, and unique kleptoparasitic behavior.
89-100 cm
3,103
Seabirds
Eastern Imperial Eagle
Aquila heliaca
Discover the majestic Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca). Learn about this rare bird of prey's physical appearance, diet, habitat, and conservation status.
72-84 cm
1,843
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
eurasian spoonbill
Platalea leucorodia
Learn about the Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), a unique wading bird with a spoon-shaped bill. Explore its habitat, diet, and physical traits.
80-90 cm
5,289
Waders
great bittern
Botaurus stellaris
Discover the secretive Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris). Learn about its unique booming call, cryptic camouflage, reedbed habitat, and diet in our guide.
69-81 cm
3,435
Waders
Least Concern
great cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Learn about the Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo). Discover its habitat, diet, and unique diving behaviors in this comprehensive guide for bird enthusiasts.
80-100 cm
4,234
Seabirds
Least Concern
great egret
Ardea alba
Discover the Great Egret (Casmerodius albus). Learn about its white plumage, hunting behavior, and wetland habitats in our comprehensive guide.
90-102 cm
5,324
Waders
Great Frigatebird
Fregata minor
Discover the Great Frigatebird (Fregata minor), a striking seabird known for its massive wingspan and vibrant red gular pouch. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behavior.
85-105 cm
1,750
Seabirds
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Discover the Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.
64-81 cm
1,688
Duck-like Birds
Least Concern
grey heron
Ardea cinerea
Learn about the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), a tall wading bird found in wetlands. Discover its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and behavior in this guide.
90-98 cm
5,286
Waders
Grey Junglefowl
Gallus sonneratii
Discover the Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii), a unique upland ground bird native to India. Learn about its striking grey and yellow plumage, diet, and habitat.
38-80 cm
1,729
Upland Ground Birds
Grey-headed Albatross
Thalassarche chrysostoma
Discover the Grey-headed Albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma). Learn about their unique physical traits, oceanic habitat, diet, and conservation status today.
71-81 cm
866
Seabirds
Least Concern
indian peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Learn about the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), the national bird of India. Discover its habitat, omnivorous diet, and stunning cobalt-blue plumage.
90-230 cm
5,306
Upland Ground Birds
indian vulture
Gyps indicus
Discover the Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus). Learn about its habitat, diet of carrion, and the critical conservation efforts to save this endangered scavenger.
89-103 cm
4,166
Birds of Prey
Lesser Flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor
Discover the Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor), the smallest and most numerous flamingo species. Learn about their unique pink plumage, diet, and habitat.
80-105 cm
1,791
Waders
Least Concern
lesser frigatebird
Fregata ariel
Learn about the Lesser Frigatebird (Fregata ariel), the smallest frigatebird known for its red gular sac, aerial mastery, and unique kleptoparasitic feeding.
71-81 cm
2,255
Seabirds
Mountain Hawk-eagle
Nisaetus nipalensis
Discover the Mountain Hawk-eagle (Nisaetus nipalensis). Learn about its physical appearance, predatory behavior, nesting habits, and conservation status today.
67-86 cm
1,787
Birds of Prey
Mrs Humes Pheasant
Syrmaticus humiae
Discover the Mrs. Hume's Pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae), a striking upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, diet, and conservation status.
60-90 cm
1,658
Upland Ground Birds
pallass fish eagle
Haliaeetus leucoryphus
Explore the Pallas's Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus leucoryphus). A comprehensive guide to this globally threatened raptor's habitat, physical traits, and behavior.
76-84 cm
3,634
Birds of Prey