Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,488 bird species 230 featured

Least Concern
Abbotts Babbler

Malacocincla abbotti

Discover the Abbott's Babbler (Malacocincla abbotti), a shy perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

16-17 cm

306

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Aberrant Bush-warbler

Horornis flavolivaceus

Discover the Aberrant Bush-warbler (Horornis flavolivaceus), a small olive-yellow bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

11-13 cm

307

Olive-yellow Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Acadian Flycatcher

Empidonax virescens

Discover the Acadian Flycatcher (Empidonax virescens). Learn about its olive plumage, forest habitat, unique insect-based diet, nesting habits, and birding tips.

14-15 cm

60

Olive White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

Discover the unique Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus). Learn about their fascinating granary trees, distinct appearance, habitat, and nesting habits.

19-23 cm

87

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Near Threatened
Agami Heron

Agamia agami

Discover the Agami Heron (Agamia agami), a stunning chestnut and green wading bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

65-77 cm

101

Green Chestnut

Waders

alexandrine parakeet Least Concern
alexandrine parakeet

Palaeornis eupatria

Discover the Alexandrine Parakeet, a stunning green and pink parrot named after Alexander the Great. Learn about its size, diet, habitat, and fascinating feral populations worldwide.

53-53 cm

4,003

Green Pink

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Alpine Accentor

Prunella collaris

Discover the Alpine Accentor (Prunella collaris), a resilient high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, and expert birding tips here.

15-18 cm

334

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Alpine Swift

Tachymarptis melba

Discover the Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba), a masters of the sky. Learn about their physical appearance, unique aerial behavior, and nesting habits in this comprehensive guide.

20-23 cm

429

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Alpine Thrush

Zoothera mollissima

Discover the Alpine Thrush (Zoothera mollissima), a unique perching bird of the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and birding tips.

25-27 cm

275

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Altai Accentor

Prunella himalayana

Discover the Altai Accentor (Prunella himalayana), a unique perching bird of the high mountains. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and birding tips.

15-17 cm

334

Brown White

Perching Birds

Amazonian Tyrannulet Least Concern
Amazonian Tyrannulet

Inezia subflava

Discover the Amazonian Tyrannulet (Inezia subflava), a tiny, vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips here.

9-10 cm

71

Grey Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

Discover the American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana), a stunning wader. Learn about its unique upturned bill, habitat, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.

41-51 cm

95

White Black

Waders

Least Concern
American Golden Plover

Pluvialis dominica

Discover the American Golden Plover (Pluvialis dominica). Learn about this remarkable wader's migration, physical appearance, nesting habits, and birding tips.

24-28 cm

97

Brown Black

Waders

Least Concern
American Wigeon

Mareca americana

Discover the American Wigeon (Mareca americana). Learn about this distinct dabbling duck's appearance, breeding habits, diet, and tips for successful spotting.

45-58 cm

103

Brown White

Duck-like Birds

amur falcon Least Concern
amur falcon

Falco amurensis

Discover the Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis), a small raptor famous for its incredible long-distance migration from Siberia to Southern Africa.

28-31 cm

3,073

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Andaman Boobook

Ninox affinis

Discover the Andaman Boobook (Ninox affinis), a mysterious nocturnal owl endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

25-30 cm

356

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Andaman Bulbul

Brachypodius fuscoflavescens

Discover the Andaman Bulbul (Brachypodius fuscoflavescens), an endemic bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior.

17-18 cm

337

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andaman Coucal

Centropus andamanensis

Discover the Andaman Coucal (Centropus andamanensis), an endemic upland ground bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and unique behavior.

45-48 cm

400

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

Andaman Crake Least Concern
Andaman Crake

Rallina canningi

Discover the Andaman Crake (Rallina canningi), a elusive upland bird species native to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, appearance, and conservation status.

25-28 cm

432

Chestnut Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Andaman Cuckoo-Dove

Macropygia rufipennis

Discover the Andaman Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia rufipennis), a unique perching bird native to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and behavior.

39-41 cm

361

Rufous Brown

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Andaman Cuckooshrike

Coracina dobsoni

Discover the Andaman Cuckooshrike (Coracina dobsoni), an endemic bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation.

24-27 cm

328

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andaman Drongo

Dicrurus andamanensis

Discover the Andaman Drongo (Dicrurus andamanensis), an endemic perching bird of the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors.

28-29 cm

346

Black

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Andaman Green-pigeon

Treron chloropterus

Discover the Andaman Green-pigeon (Treron chloropterus), a unique perching bird endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips.

30-32 cm

381

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Andaman Nightjar

Caprimulgus andamanicus

Discover the Andaman Nightjar (Caprimulgus andamanicus), a nocturnal bird endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and unique behaviors.

24-26 cm

413

Brown White

Night Birds