Birds of Indian Subcontinent

1,488 bird species 230 featured

Least Concern
Ashy-throated Warbler

Phylloscopus maculipennis

Discover the Ashy-throated Warbler (Phylloscopus maculipennis). Learn about its olive-green plumage, unique habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

8-10 cm

301

Olive-green Grey

Perching 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

Least Concern
Asian Blue Quail

Synoicus chinensis

Discover the Asian Blue Quail (Synoicus chinensis), a stunning upland ground bird known for its blue-grey and chestnut plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

12-14 cm

426

Blue-grey Chestnut

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Asian Brown Flycatcher

Muscicapa dauurica

Discover the Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

12-14 cm

282

Grey White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Asian Dowitcher

Limnodromus semipalmatus

Discover the Asian Dowitcher (Limnodromus semipalmatus), a rare migratory wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and key identification tips here.

33-36 cm

437

Grey Red

Waders

Least Concern
Asian Emerald Cuckoo

Chrysococcyx maculatus

Discover the Asian Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx maculatus), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its vibrant green plumage, habitat, and unique nesting behaviors.

14-16 cm

363

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Asian Fairy-bluebird

Irena puella

Discover the Asian Fairy-bluebird (Irena puella), a stunning perching bird known for its vibrant blue and black plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

24-27 cm

346

Blue Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Asian Glossy Starling

Aplonis panayensis

Discover the Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis). Learn about its iridescent black-green plumage, unique habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert guide.

17-20 cm

295

Black Green

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Asian Houbara

Chlamydotis macqueenii

Discover the Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii), a unique desert-dwelling bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

55-75 cm

418

Sandy-brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Asian House Martin

Delichon dasypus

Discover the Asian House Martin (Delichon dasypus). Learn about this perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and expert tips for successful spotting.

12-13 cm

322

Black White

Perching Birds

asian koel Least Concern
asian koel

Eudynamys scolopaceus

Learn about the Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), a large cuckoo known for its loud calls, unique brood parasitism, and cultural significance in Asia.

43-43 cm

4,902

Black Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
asian openbill

Anastomus oscitans

Explore the Asian Openbill stork, famous for its unique beak gap and snail-eating habits in the wetlands of Asia. Discover its habitat, diet, and behavior.

68-68 cm

4,164

Black White

Waders

Least Concern
Asian Palm Swift

Cypsiurus balasiensis

Discover the Asian Palm Swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, brownish-grey plumage, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

11-13 cm

373

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Asian Plain Martin

Riparia chinensis

Discover the Asian Plain Martin (Riparia chinensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this comprehensive bird guide.

10-11 cm

289

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Assam Laughingthrush

Trochalopteron chrysopterum

Discover the Assam Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron chrysopterum). Learn about its olive-brown plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive bird.

24-26 cm

295

Olive-brown Chestnut

Perching Birds

audubons shearwater Least Concern
audubons shearwater

Puffinus lherminieri

Learn about the Audubon's Shearwater (Puffinus lherminieri), a tropical seabird known for its plunge-diving skills, pelagic habitat, and unique hunting behavior.

30-30 cm

1,822

Black White
Near Threatened
Austens Brown Hornbill

Anorrhinus austeni

Discover the Austen's Brown Hornbill (Anorrhinus austeni), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status today.

60-65 cm

310

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

baers pochard Critically Endangered
baers pochard

Aythya baeri

Learn about the rare Baer's Pochard (Aythya baeri). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and the critical conservation status of this diving duck.

41-46 cm

1,387

Black Brown
Bahia Wagtail-tyrant Least Concern
Bahia Wagtail-tyrant

Stigmatura bahiae

Discover the Bahia Wagtail-tyrant (Stigmatura bahiae), a unique perching bird endemic to Brazil. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, and birding tips.

11-12 cm

93

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Baikal Grasshopper-warbler

Locustella davidi

Discover the Baikal Grasshopper-warbler (Locustella davidi). Learn about its physical appearance, secretive habitat, migratory behavior, and essential birding tips.

12-13 cm

314

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

baikal teal Least Concern
baikal teal

Sibirionetta formosa

Learn about the Baikal Teal (Anas formosa), a stunning East Asian duck. Discover its unique facial patterns, migratory habits, diet, and conservation status.

39-43 cm

1,419

Grey White
Least Concern
Baillons Crake

Zapornia pusilla

Discover the Baillon's Crake (Zapornia pusilla), a elusive wader. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this rare bird.

17-19 cm

376

Brown Grey

Waders

Baird's Flycatcher Least Concern
Baird's Flycatcher

Myiodynastes bairdii

Discover the Baird's Flycatcher (Myiodynastes bairdii), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

13-15 cm

168

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

Baird's Trogon Near Threatened
Baird's Trogon

Trogon bairdii

Discover the Baird's Trogon (Trogon bairdii), a vibrant perching bird of the rainforest. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

24-27 cm

217

Green Red

Perching Birds