Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,581 bird species 246 featured

Least Concern
Scaly-bellied Woodpecker

Picus squamatus

Discover the Scaly-bellied Woodpecker (Picus squamatus). Learn about its unique green plumage, habitat in the Himalayas, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

33-35 cm

672

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Scaly-breasted Cupwing

Pnoepyga albiventer

Discover the Scaly-breasted Cupwing (Pnoepyga albiventer). Learn about this elusive bird's habitat, physical features, unique behavior, and expert birding tips.

10-11 cm

669

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scaly-headed Parrot

Pionus maximiliani

Discover the Scaly-headed Parrot (Pionus maximiliani). Learn about its green and grey plumage, diet, habitat, and expert tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

33-35 cm

492

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner

Anabacerthia variegaticeps

Discover the Scaly-throated Foliage-gleaner (Anabacerthia variegaticeps). Learn about its identification, habitat, unique diet, and behavior in this expert guide.

17-19 cm

494

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scarlet Finch

Carpodacus sipahi

Discover the Scarlet Finch (Carpodacus sipahi), a striking red perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips today.

14-15 cm

704

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scarlet Minivet

Pericrocotus flammeus

Discover the vibrant Scarlet Minivet (Pericrocotus flammeus). Learn about its striking plumage, forest habitat, diet, and essential tips for birdwatchers.

20-22 cm

671

Black Scarlet

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker

Dicaeum cruentatum

Discover the Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum cruentatum). Learn about its vibrant red plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in Asia.

8-9 cm

650

Red Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Scarlet-breasted Woodpecker

Dryobates cathpharius

Discover the Scarlet-breasted Woodpecker (Dryobates cathpharius). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

17-19 cm

679

Black Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Tyrannus forficatus

Discover the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus). Learn about this iconic perching bird's appearance, nesting habits, diet, and expert birding tips.

25-38 cm

580

Grey Pink

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sclater's Tyrannulet

Phyllomyias sclateri

Discover the Sclater's Tyrannulet (Phyllomyias sclateri), a small perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert birding tips.

9-10 cm

1,154

Grey White

Perching Birds

Sclater's Wren Least Concern
Sclater's Wren

Campylorhynchus humilis

Discover the Sclater's Wren (Campylorhynchus humilis). Learn about this unique perching bird's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior in our guide.

12-14 cm

780

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sclaters Monal

Lophophorus sclateri

Discover the Sclater's Monal (Lophophorus sclateri), a stunning upland ground bird. Learn about its green and white plumage, habitat, and conservation status.

63-68 cm

763

Green White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
See-see Partridge

Ammoperdix griseogularis

Learn all about the See-see Partridge (Ammoperdix griseogularis). Explore its sandy plumage, upland habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this comprehensive guide.

22-24 cm

741

Sand Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Sharp-tailed Grouse

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Discover the Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus). Learn about this unique upland bird's habitat, distinctive lekking behavior, and conservation status.

40-48 cm

556

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

shikra Least Concern
shikra

Accipiter badius

Learn about the Shikra (Accipiter badius), a small raptor found in Asia and Africa. Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and birdwatching tips.

30-36 cm

5,466

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
short toed snake eagle

Circaetus gallicus

Discover the Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus). Learn about its owl-like face, specialized snake diet, and unique habitat across open plains.

62-67 cm

3,145

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Short-billed Chlorospingus Least Concern
Short-billed Chlorospingus

Chlorospingus parvirostris

Discover the Short-billed Chlorospingus (Chlorospingus parvirostris). Learn about this olive-yellow perching bird's habitat, diet, and identification tips.

13-15 cm

55

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Short-billed Honeycreeper

Cyanerpes nitidus

Discover the Short-billed Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes nitidus). Learn about its vibrant green plumage, unique nesting habits, diet, and expert birding tips today.

11-12 cm

45

Green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Short-billed Miner

Geositta antarctica

Discover the Short-billed Miner (Geositta antarctica), a unique perching bird of Patagonia. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and birding tips.

14-16 cm

521

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Short-billed Minivet

Pericrocotus brevirostris

Discover the Short-billed Minivet (Pericrocotus brevirostris). Learn about its vibrant plumage, forest habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.

17-20 cm

631

Black Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Discover the Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus). Learn about this unique nocturnal bird's appearance, hunting habits, grassland habitat, and conservation status.

34-43 cm

665

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Short-tailed Shearwater

Ardenna tenuirostris

Discover the Short-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna tenuirostris), a fascinating migratory seabird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique breeding habits.

40-45 cm

706

Dark Brown Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Siberian Blue Robin

Larvivora cyane

Discover the Siberian Blue Robin (Larvivora cyane), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

13-14 cm

698

Blue White

Perching Birds

Siberian Chiffchaff Least Concern
Siberian Chiffchaff

Phylloscopus tristis

Discover the Siberian Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus tristis). Learn about its unique physical appearance, habitat, migratory behavior, and essential birdwatching tips.

10-12 cm

619

Grey-brown White

Perching Birds