Birds of Indian Subcontinent

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Least Concern
Andaman Boobook

Ninox affinis

Discover the Andaman Boobook (Ninox affinis), a mysterious nocturnal owl endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

25-30 cm

357

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Andaman Nightjar

Caprimulgus andamanicus

Discover the Andaman Nightjar (Caprimulgus andamanicus), a nocturnal bird endemic to the Andaman Islands. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and unique behaviors.

24-26 cm

417

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Andaman Scops-owl

Otus balli

Discover the Andaman Scops-owl (Otus balli), a rare, endemic nocturnal predator. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching in India.

18-20 cm

341

Reddish-brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Asian Barred Owlet

Glaucidium cuculoides

Discover the Asian Barred Owlet (Glaucidium cuculoides). Learn about this compact raptor's habitat, unique physical appearance, hunting diet, and nesting habits.

22-25 cm

384

Brown White

Night Birds

Band-bellied Owl Least Concern
Band-bellied Owl

Pulsatrix melanota

Discover the Band-bellied Owl (Pulsatrix melanota), a mysterious nocturnal hunter. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, diet, and birdwatching tips.

35-40 cm

80

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Bare-shanked Screech-owl

Megascops clarkii

Discover the Bare-shanked Screech-owl (Megascops clarkii), a elusive night bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and conservation status today.

20-23 cm

97

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Bearded Screech-owl

Megascops barbarus

Discover the elusive Bearded Screech-owl (Megascops barbarus). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this rare night bird.

18-20 cm

89

Brown Grey

Night Birds

Black-banded Owl Least Concern
Black-banded Owl

Ciccaba huhula

Discover the Black-banded Owl (Ciccaba huhula), a mysterious nocturnal hunter. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

35-40 cm

95

Brown Black

Night Birds

Least Concern
Brown Boobook

Ninox scutulata

Discover the Brown Boobook (Ninox scutulata), a fascinating nocturnal raptor. Learn about its appearance, hunting habits, habitat, and tips for birdwatching.

27-33 cm

358

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Brown Wood-owl

Strix leptogrammica

Discover the Brown Wood-owl (Strix leptogrammica). Learn about its unique physical appearance, nocturnal hunting habits, forest habitat, and conservation status.

34-48 cm

354

Brown Cream

Night Birds

Least Concern
Buffy Fish-owl

Ketupa ketupu

Discover the Buffy Fish-owl (Ketupa ketupu), a unique nocturnal raptor. Learn about its habitat, specialized diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

40-48 cm

354

Buff Brown

Night Birds

Least Concern
Collared Owlet

Glaucidium brodiei

Discover the Collared Owlet (Glaucidium brodiei), a tiny nocturnal raptor. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, unique behaviors, and top birdwatching tips.

15-17 cm

365

Grey-brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Collared Scops-owl

Otus lettia

Discover the Collared Scops-owl (Otus lettia), a mysterious night bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful observation.

23-25 cm

346

Grey-brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Dusky Eagle-owl

Bubo coromandus

Discover the Dusky Eagle-owl (Bubo coromandus). Learn about this grey-brown nocturnal raptor's physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

48-53 cm

325

Grey Brown

Night Birds

Least Concern
Eastern Grass-owl

Tyto longimembris

Discover the Eastern Grass-owl (Tyto longimembris), a elusive nocturnal hunter. Learn about its habitat, physical features, and conservation status today.

32-38 cm

321

Buff White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Eastern Screech-owl

Megascops asio

Discover the Eastern Screech-owl (Megascops asio). Learn about its physical appearance, nocturnal behavior, diet, nesting habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

18-25 cm

85

Grey Red

Night Birds

Least Concern
European Nightjar

Caprimulgus europaeus

Discover the European Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

24-28 cm

403

Brown Grey

Night Birds

Endangered
Forest Owlet

Athene blewitti

Discover the Forest Owlet (Athene blewitti), a rare bird from central India. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status in our expert guide.

19-23 cm

381

Grey-brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Great Eared-nightjar

Lyncornis macrotis

Discover the Great Eared-nightjar (Lyncornis macrotis), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, and behaviors in this comprehensive guide.

31-41 cm

343

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Grey Nightjar

Caprimulgus jotaka

Discover the Grey Nightjar (Caprimulgus jotaka), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its grey and brown plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

24-30 cm

356

Grey Brown

Night Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Owl

Strix nivicolum

Discover the Himalayan Owl (Strix nivicolum). Learn about this mysterious nocturnal bird's physical traits, unique habitat, hunting habits, and conservation.

34-47 cm

347

Grey White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Hodgsons Frogmouth

Batrachostomus hodgsoni

Discover the elusive Hodgson's Frogmouth (Batrachostomus hodgsoni). Learn about this nocturnal bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this masters of camouflage.

22-27 cm

393

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Humes Boobook

Ninox obscura

Discover the Hume's Boobook (Ninox obscura), a mysterious nocturnal owl. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and tips for spotting this rare bird.

27-31 cm

338

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Jerdons Nightjar

Caprimulgus atripennis

Discover the Jerdon's Nightjar (Caprimulgus atripennis), a nocturnal bird species. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

24-26 cm

374

Brown Grey

Night Birds