Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,602 bird species 247 featured

Pectoral Antwren Vulnerable
Pectoral Antwren

Herpsilochmus pectoralis

Discover the Pectoral Antwren (Herpsilochmus pectoralis), a rare perching bird native to Brazil. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

10-12 cm

512

Grey Black

Perching Birds

peregrine falcon Least Concern
peregrine falcon

Falco peregrinus

Discover the Peregrine Falcon, the world's fastest animal. Learn about its habitat, diet, incredible speed, and where to spot this magnificent bird of prey.

38-51 cm

3,245

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
persian shearwater

Puffinus persicus

Learn about the Persian shearwater (Puffinus persicus), a small seabird of the Arabian Sea. Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and flight behavior.

31-33 cm

1,867

Black White
Peruvian Pipit Least Concern
Peruvian Pipit

Anthus peruvianus

Discover the Peruvian Pipit (Anthus peruvianus). Learn about this unique perching bird's habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

14-16 cm

436

Brown White

Perching Birds

Peruvian Solitaire Near Threatened
Peruvian Solitaire

Cichlopsis peruviana

Discover the Peruvian Solitaire (Cichlopsis peruviana). Learn about this elusive grey-brown perching bird, its unique habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

19-21 cm

97

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Peruvian Thick-knee

Burhinus superciliaris

Discover the Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris), a fascinating ground bird. Learn about its unique appearance, desert habitat, diet, and nesting habits.

40-45 cm

503

Brown Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Pheasant-tailed Jacana

Hydrophasianus chirurgus

Discover the Pheasant-tailed Jacana, a unique wading bird known for its long tail. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

39-58 cm

733

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Pied Avocet

Recurvirostra avosetta

Discover the Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta), a striking black-and-white wader. Learn about its unique appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

42-45 cm

722

White Black

Waders

Least Concern
Pied Bushchat

Saxicola caprata

Discover the Pied Bushchat (Saxicola caprata), a striking black and white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.

13-14 cm

633

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
pied falconet

Microhierax melanoleucos

Learn about the Pied Falconet (Microhierax melanoleucos), a small black and white raptor found in Asia. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique hunting behavior.

20-20 cm

2,295

Black White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Pied Harrier

Circus melanoleucos

Discover the Pied Harrier (Circus melanoleucos), a striking bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, hunting behavior, unique habitat, and conservation status.

43-50 cm

735

Black White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Pied Imperial-pigeon

Ducula bicolor

Discover the Pied Imperial-pigeon (Ducula bicolor), a striking white and black bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.

35-42 cm

711

White Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
pied kingfisher

Ceryle rudis

Discover the Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), a unique black and white bird known for its hovering hunting style across Africa and Asia. Learn more here.

25-25 cm

3,781

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pied Plover

Hoploxypterus cayanus

Discover the Pied Plover (Hoploxypterus cayanus), a unique South American wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.

20-22 cm

574

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Pied Thrush

Geokichla wardii

Discover the Pied Thrush (Geokichla wardii), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification tips for birders.

22-23 cm

631

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pied Triller

Lalage nigra

Discover the Pied Triller (Lalage nigra), a striking black and white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

16-19 cm

692

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pied Water-tyrant

Fluvicola pica

Discover the Pied Water-tyrant (Fluvicola pica). Learn about this striking black and white perching bird's habitat, diet, behavior, and expert birding tips.

15-16 cm

493

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pied Wheatear

Oenanthe pleschanka

Discover the Pied Wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka). Learn about its striking black and white plumage, migratory patterns, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

14-15 cm

648

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pied-crested Tit-tyrant

Anairetes reguloides

Discover the Pied-crested Tit-tyrant (Anairetes reguloides), a unique Andean perching bird. Learn about its grey and white plumage, habitat, and birding tips.

12-13 cm

479

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pin-striped Tit-babbler

Mixornis gularis

Discover the Pin-striped Tit-babbler (Mixornis gularis). Learn about its vibrant yellow plumage, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this bird.

11-14 cm

620

Yellow Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pin-tailed Green-pigeon

Treron apicauda

Discover the Pin-tailed Green-pigeon (Treron apicauda). Learn about its unique green and yellow plumage, habitat, diet, and key identification tips for birdwatchers.

32-42 cm

706

Green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Pin-tailed Sandgrouse

Pterocles alchata

Discover the Pin-tailed Sandgrouse (Pterocles alchata), a unique upland bird. Learn about its buff and orange plumage, desert habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

31-39 cm

686

Buff Orange

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Pin-tailed Snipe

Gallinago stenura

Discover the Pin-tailed Snipe (Gallinago stenura), a fascinating wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

25-27 cm

670

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Pine Bunting

Emberiza leucocephalos

Discover the Pine Bunting (Emberiza leucocephalos), a distinctive perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers today.

16-18 cm

682

Brown White

Perching Birds