Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,581 bird species 246 featured
Least Concern
spotted dove
Spilopelia 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
4,442
Upland Ground Birds
Spotted Elachura
Elachura formosa
Discover the Spotted Elachura (Elachura formosa), a unique and elusive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification tips.
10-11 cm
580
Perching Birds
Spotted Forktail
Enicurus maculatus
Discover the Spotted Forktail (Enicurus maculatus), a striking black-and-white bird of Asian mountain streams. Learn about its habitat, diet, and nesting habits.
25-28 cm
607
Perching Birds
Spotted Grasshopper-warbler
Locustella thoracica
Discover the Spotted Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella thoracica). Learn about its unique olive-brown plumage, secretive behavior, nesting habits, and expert tips.
12-14 cm
687
Perching Birds
Spotted Greenshank
Tringa guttifer
Discover the Spotted Greenshank (Tringa guttifer), a rare and endangered wader. Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory habits, and conservation status.
29-32 cm
707
Waders
Spotted Laughingthrush
Ianthocincla ocellata
Discover the Spotted Laughingthrush (Ianthocincla ocellata), a stunning Himalayan bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.
30-33 cm
614
Perching 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
4,123
Night Birds
spotted redshank
Tringa erythropus
Learn about the Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus), a striking migratory wader known for its black breeding plumage and long red legs.
29-32 cm
1,615
Spotted Sandgrouse
Pterocles senegallus
Discover the Spotted Sandgrouse (Pterocles senegallus), a fascinating desert bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
29-34 cm
721
Upland Ground Birds
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Discover the Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius). Learn about this unique wader's appearance, breeding habits, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.
18-20 cm
466
Waders
Square-tailed Bulbul
Hypsipetes ganeesa
Discover the Square-tailed Bulbul (Hypsipetes ganeesa). Learn about its grey plumage, forest habitat, unique perching behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.
20-22 cm
663
Perching Birds
Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo
Surniculus lugubris
Discover the Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus lugubris). Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and fascinating mimicry behavior.
22-24 cm
675
Perching Birds
Sri Lanka Bay-owl
Phodilus assimilis
Discover the elusive Sri Lanka Bay-owl (Phodilus assimilis). Learn about this rare nocturnal bird's physical traits, unique habitat, diet, and conservation status.
23-30 cm
704
Night Birds
Sri Lanka Frogmouth
Batrachostomus moniliger
Discover the mysterious Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Batrachostomus moniliger). Learn about its nocturnal behavior, unique grey and white appearance, and habitat.
20-23 cm
701
Night Birds
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
2,999
Birds of Prey
Stork-billed Kingfisher
Pelargopsis capensis
Discover the Stork-billed Kingfisher (Pelargopsis capensis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this majestic bird.
35-38 cm
648
Perching Birds
Streak-breasted Scimitar-babbler
Pomatorhinus ruficollis
Discover the Streak-breasted Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus ruficollis). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, unique curved beak, habitat, and nesting habits.
16-19 cm
610
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Streak-throated Barwing
Sibia waldeni
Discover the Streak-throated Barwing (Sibia waldeni), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips today.
19-21 cm
606
Perching Birds
Streak-throated Swallow
Petrochelidon fluvicola
Discover the Streak-throated Swallow (Petrochelidon fluvicola). Learn about its physical traits, nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this agile flyer.
11-12 cm
636
Perching Birds
Streak-throated Woodpecker
Picus xanthopygaeus
Discover the Streak-throated Woodpecker (Picus xanthopygaeus). Learn about its green plumage, unique nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.
27-29 cm
677
Tree-clinging Birds
Streaked Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron lineatum
Discover the Streaked Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron lineatum), a charming Himalayan songbird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
18-20 cm
628
Perching Birds
Streaked Rosefinch
Carpodacus rubicilloides
Discover the Streaked Rosefinch (Carpodacus rubicilloides). Learn about its unique pink and grey plumage, Himalayan habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
19-21 cm
694
Perching Birds
Streaked Scrub-warbler
Scotocerca inquieta
Discover the Streaked Scrub-warbler (Scotocerca inquieta), a small, resilient desert bird. Learn about its habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and behavior.
10-11 cm
669
Perching Birds
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
1,896