Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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Least Concern
American Wigeon

Mareca americana

Discover the American Wigeon (Mareca americana). Learn about this distinct dabbling duck's appearance, breeding habits, diet, and tips for successful spotting.

45-58 cm

104

Brown White

Duck-like Birds

Near Threatened
Andaman Teal

Anas albogularis

Discover the Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis), a unique duck species endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and conservation status.

37-47 cm

375

Brown White

Duck-like Birds

Andean Coot Least Concern
Andean Coot

Fulica ardesiaca

Discover the Andean Coot (Fulica ardesiaca), a fascinating waterbird of the South American highlands. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and behavior.

40-48 cm

104

Black Grey

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Andean Duck

Oxyura ferruginea

Discover the Andean Duck (Oxyura ferruginea), a unique stiff-tailed waterfowl. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birding in the Andes.

40-48 cm

90

Brown Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Arctic Loon

Gavia arctica

Discover the Arctic Loon (Gavia arctica), a fascinating duck-like bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this unique species.

58-73 cm

397

Black Grey

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Bar-headed Goose

Anser indicus

Discover the Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus), one of the world's highest-flying birds. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat, and incredible migration.

71-76 cm

356

Grey White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

Discover the Barrow's Goldeneye (Bucephala islandica). Learn about this striking diving duck's habitat, unique appearance, diet, and expert birding tips today.

40-48 cm

292

Black White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Black-bellied Whistling-duck

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Discover the Black-bellied Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis). Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert bird guide.

47-53 cm

101

Brown Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

Discover the Blue-winged Teal (Spatula discors), a small, migratory duck. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

35-40 cm

99

Brown Blue

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

Discover the Bufflehead (Bucephala albeola), a small, striking diving duck. Learn about its unique appearance, breeding habits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

32-40 cm

98

Black White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Comb Duck

Sarkidiornis sylvicola

Discover the unique Comb Duck (Sarkidiornis sylvicola). Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and breeding habits in this comprehensive bird guide.

56-76 cm

99

White Black

Duck-like Birds

common moorhen Least Concern
common moorhen

Gallinula chloropus

Learn about the Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), a medium-sized water bird. Explore its habitat, diet, migration patterns, and unique physical traits.

32-35 cm

2,423

Brown Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Common Shelduck

Tadorna tadorna

Discover the Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna), a striking waterfowl species. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

58-71 cm

425

White Chestnut

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Cotton Pygmy-goose

Nettapus coromandelianus

Discover the Cotton Pygmy-goose (Nettapus coromandelianus), one of the world's smallest ducks. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.

26-33 cm

330

White Green

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

Discover the Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope). Learn about this distinct duck's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

42-52 cm

386

Grey Chestnut

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Falcated Duck

Mareca falcata

Discover the Falcated Duck (Mareca falcata), a unique waterfowl species. Learn about its distinct appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

46-54 cm

386

Grey Green

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Fulvous Whistling-duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

Discover the Fulvous Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna bicolor). Learn about its unique cinnamon plumage, whistling calls, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

45-53 cm

361

Cinnamon Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Learn about the Gadwall (Mareca strepera), a subtle yet fascinating dabbling duck. Discover its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

46-56 cm

434

Grey Brown

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
great crested grebe

Podiceps cristatus

Discover the Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus), famous for its elaborate mating dance, striking head plumes, and expert diving skills in freshwater lakes.

46-51 cm

2,549

Orange Grey

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

Discover the Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.

64-81 cm

331

Grey-brown White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Greylag Goose

Anser anser

Discover the Greylag Goose (Anser anser). Learn about this iconic waterfowl's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in our comprehensive bird guide.

74-91 cm

451

Grey Brown

Duck-like Birds

Near Threatened
Hawaiian Coot

Fulica alai

Discover the Hawaiian Coot (Fulica alai), an endemic waterbird of Hawaii. Learn about its appearance, wetland habitat, diet, and conservation status today.

33-40 cm

113

Black White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

Discover the Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus). Learn about this unique duck's appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in our expert bird guide.

40-50 cm

101

Black White

Duck-like Birds

indian spot billed duck Least Concern
indian spot billed duck

Anas poecilorhyncha

Discover the Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha). Learn about its unique red-spotted bill, freshwater habitats, diet, and behavior in the wild.

58-63 cm

3,384

Grey Black

Duck-like Birds