Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,581 bird species 246 featured

Critically Endangered
Siberian Crane

Leucogeranus leucogeranus

Discover the Siberian Crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus), an endangered white wader. Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory behavior, and conservation status.

125-140 cm

728

White Black

Waders

Least Concern
Siberian Rubythroat

Calliope calliope

Discover the Siberian Rubythroat (Calliope calliope). Learn about its striking red throat, migratory patterns, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

14-16 cm

663

Brown Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Siberian Thrush

Geokichla sibirica

Discover the Siberian Thrush (Geokichla sibirica), a striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, migratory habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

20-23 cm

652

Grey White

Perching Birds

Sierra de Lema Flycatcher Least Concern
Sierra de Lema Flycatcher

Mionectes roraimae

Discover the Sierra de Lema Flycatcher (Mionectes roraimae). Learn about its olive and yellow plumage, unique habitat in the tepuis, and birding tips.

12-13 cm

590

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Endangered
Sierra Madre Sparrow

Xenospiza baileyi

Discover the rare Sierra Madre Sparrow (Xenospiza baileyi). Learn about this elusive, endangered perching bird's unique habitat, biology, and conservation status.

13-14 cm

432

Brown Streaked

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sikkim Treecreeper

Certhia discolor

Discover the Sikkim Treecreeper (Certhia discolor), a unique tree-clinging bird found in the Himalayas. Learn about its habitat, diet, and identification tips.

14-15 cm

658

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Silver-backed Needletail

Hirundapus cochinchinensis

Discover the Silver-backed Needletail (Hirundapus cochinchinensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and behavior.

19-20 cm

677

Brown Silver

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Silver-eared Mesia

Leiothrix argentauris

Discover the Silver-eared Mesia (Leiothrix argentauris), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its olive plumage, silver ear patches, habitat, and behavior.

16-18 cm

669

Olive Silver

Perching Birds

sind sparrow Least Concern
sind sparrow

Passer pyrrhonotus

Discover the Sind sparrow (Passer pyrrhonotus), a unique bird of the Indus valley. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation status.

13-13 cm

2,572

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sind Woodpecker

Dendrocopos assimilis

Discover the Sind Woodpecker (Dendrocopos assimilis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

20-22 cm

718

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
sirkeer malkoha

Taccocua leschenaultii

Discover the Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii), a unique ground-dwelling cuckoo found in South Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

42-42 cm

1,645

Brown
Least Concern
Slate-colored Grosbeak

Saltator grossus

Discover the Slate-colored Grosbeak (Saltator grossus). Learn about this unique grey perching bird, its rainforest habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

19-20 cm

320

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Slaty-backed Flycatcher

Ficedula erithacus

Discover the Slaty-backed Flycatcher (Ficedula erithacus), a small perching bird. Learn about its grey and white plumage, habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.

11-12 cm

742

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Slaty-backed Forktail

Enicurus schistaceus

Discover the Slaty-backed Forktail (Enicurus schistaceus), a striking grey and white river bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

20-25 cm

625

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Slaty-bellied Tesia

Tesia olivea

Discover the Slaty-bellied Tesia (Tesia olivea), a tiny, elusive bird of the Himalayan forests. Learn about its habitat, unique markings, and birding tips.

8-9 cm

661

Olive-green Slaty-grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Slaty-blue Flycatcher

Ficedula tricolor

Discover the Slaty-blue Flycatcher (Ficedula tricolor). Learn about this small, vibrant bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers today.

11-12 cm

737

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Slaty-breasted Rail

Lewinia striata

Discover the Slaty-breasted Rail (Lewinia striata), a secretive wading bird. Learn about its chestnut and grey plumage, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

25-30 cm

666

Chestnut Grey

Waders

Least Concern
Slaty-headed Parakeet

Himalayapsitta himalayana

Discover the Slaty-headed Parakeet. Learn about this stunning bird's physical traits, Himalayan habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

39-41 cm

663

Green Slate

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Slaty-legged Crake

Rallina eurizonoides

Discover the Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides), a secretive upland ground bird. Learn about its physical appearance, diet, habitat, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

21-25 cm

692

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Vulnerable
slavonian grebe

Podiceps auritus

Discover the Slavonian Grebe (Horned Grebe). Learn about its striking red-and-black breeding plumage, unique feather-eating habits, and diverse habitats.

31-38 cm

2,067

Grey White
Vulnerable
Slender-billed Babbler

Argya longirostris

Discover the Slender-billed Babbler (Argya longirostris). Learn about this rare, brown-colored perching bird's habitat, diet, and conservation status today.

19-21 cm

654

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Slender-billed Gull Least Concern
Slender-billed Gull

Larus genei

Discover the Slender-billed Gull (Larus genei). Learn about its unique physical traits, coastal habitats, migratory behavior, and essential birdwatching tips.

37-45 cm

664

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Slender-billed Oriole

Oriolus tenuirostris

Discover the Slender-billed Oriole (Oriolus tenuirostris), a vibrant yellow and black songbird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers today.

21-24 cm

656

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Slender-billed Parakeet

Enicognathus leptorhynchus

Discover the Slender-billed Parakeet (Enicognathus leptorhynchus). Learn about this unique Chilean parrot's diet, habitat, breeding habits, and conservation status.

38-40 cm

464

Green Brown

Perching Birds