Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,581 bird species 246 featured
Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler
Pomatorhinus superciliaris
Discover the Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus superciliaris). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
20-22 cm
593
Perching Birds
Slender-billed Vulture
Gyps tenuirostris
Discover the Slender-billed Vulture (Gyps tenuirostris). Learn about this critically endangered raptor's physical traits, habitat, and vital role in the ecosystem.
80-95 cm
689
Birds of Prey
small minivet
Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
Learn about the small minivet (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus). Discover its habitat across Southern Asia, its insect-based diet, breeding habits, and behavior.
16-16 cm
4,141
Perching Birds
Small Niltava
Niltava macgrigoriae
Discover the Small Niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae), a stunning blue and rufous perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birding tips.
11-12 cm
616
Perching Birds
small prantincole
Glareola lactea
Learn about the Small Pratincole (Glareola lactea), a unique shorebird of Asia. Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
16-19 cm
1,727
Least Concern
Small Snowfinch
Pyrgilauda davidiana
Discover the Small Snowfinch (Pyrgilauda davidiana), a hardy perching bird of the Asian highlands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique survival behaviors.
12-14 cm
647
Perching Birds
Smoky Warbler
Phylloscopus fuligiventer
Discover the Smoky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuligiventer), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.
10-12 cm
711
Perching Birds
Snow Partridge
Lerwa lerwa
Learn all about the Snow Partridge (Lerwa lerwa), an upland ground bird measuring 38-40 cm with distinct grey and chestnut plumage found in high-altitude regions.
38-40 cm
858
Upland Ground Birds
Snow Pigeon
Columba leuconota
Discover the Snow Pigeon (Columba leuconota), a high-altitude perching bird. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat in the Himalayas, and behavior.
31-34 cm
711
Perching Birds
Snowy Sheathbill
Chionis albus
Discover the Snowy Sheathbill (Chionis albus), a resilient scavenger of the Southern Ocean. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and unique behaviors.
38-41 cm
485
Seabirds
Snowy-browed Flycatcher
Ficedula hyperythra
Discover the Snowy-browed Flycatcher (Ficedula hyperythra). Learn about this small, vibrant bird's habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and nesting habits.
10-12 cm
726
Perching Birds
Snowy-throated Babbler
Stachyris oglei
Discover the Snowy-throated Babbler (Stachyris oglei), a rare perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, unique behaviors, and conservation status.
13-14 cm
592
Perching Birds
Sociable Lapwing
Vanellus gregarius
Discover the Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius), a rare and endangered wader. Learn about its unique physical appearance, migratory habitat, and status.
27-30 cm
807
Waders
Near Threatened
Socorro Wren
Troglodytes sissonii
Discover the Socorro Wren (Troglodytes sissonii), an endemic bird species of Socorro Island. Learn about its appearance, unique habitat, diet, and status.
13-15 cm
438
Perching Birds
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Discover the Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria). Learn about its unique solitary behavior, grey plumage, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.
18-21 cm
453
Waders
Solitary Snipe
Gallinago solitaria
Discover the Solitary Snipe (Gallinago solitaria), a elusive wader. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.
29-31 cm
698
Waders
Sooty Ant-tanager
Habia gutturalis
Discover the Sooty Ant-tanager (Habia gutturalis), a unique perching bird endemic to Colombia. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and conservation status.
17-19 cm
43
Perching Birds
Sooty Tern
Onychoprion fuscatus
Discover the Sooty Tern (Onychoprion fuscatus), a fascinating pelagic seabird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
33-45 cm
672
Seabirds
Southern Antpipit
Corythopis delalandi
Discover the Southern Antpipit (Corythopis delalandi). Learn about this unique perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.
13-15 cm
532
Perching Birds
southern coucal
Centropus sinensis
Learn about the Southern Coucal (Centropus parroti). Discover its physical traits, habitat in peninsular India, diet, and unique non-parasitic behavior.
48-48 cm
2,827
Perching Birds
Southern Hill Myna
Gracula indica
Discover the Southern Hill Myna (Gracula indica), a vocal and striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique birdwatching tips.
23-25 cm
569
Perching Birds
Southern Nutcracker
Nucifraga hemispila
Discover the Southern Nutcracker (Nucifraga hemispila), a striking brown and white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and nesting habits today.
32-35 cm
656
Perching Birds