Birds of Indian Subcontinent
48 bird species 230 featured
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Duck-like Birds