Bulbul : Bulbuls are mid-sized tree birds and have some common species which can be seen around human settlements. They eat a wide range of foods, ranging from fruit to seeds, nectar, small insects and small vertebrates.

Red vented Bulbul (as in right picture) are the most common in India, whereas Red-whiskered and White-eared can also be seen quite often.

Similarly Himalayan Bulbul is the most common in entire range and White browed are common in southern part.

List of Bulbuls in India

Bird NamePreviewFamily NameRecord Location and Status
Ashy BulbulBulbul
Black Bulbul BulbulKausani, Uttaranchal
Black crested Bulbul BulbulHimachal,Narkanda
Black headed BulbulBulbul
Flavescent BulbulBulbul
Grey headed BulbulBulbul
Himalayan Bulbul BulbulUttaranchal, Himachal
Mountain Bulbul BulbulJhaltola, Uttaranchal
Nicobar BulbulBulbul
Olive BulbulBulbul
Red vented Bulbul BulbulAlmost Entire India
Red whiskered Bulbul BulbulUttaranchal, Himachal
Striated BulbulBulbul
White browed BulbulBulbul
White eared Bulbul BulbulUttaranchal, Himachal
White throated BulbulBulbul
Yellow browed Bulbul BulbulUttaranchal, Himachal
Yellow eared BulbulBulbul
Yellow throated BulbulBulbul

Shrike : 

The shrike is a family of small birds that are surprisingly lethal predators unlike raptors they do hunt small prey with ferocious tenacity.

The unique feature by which they can be easily identified is their beaks are hooked at the tip.

Flying insects, bees, small aquatic creatures are their main source. The are even called “butcherbirds” because of their hunting prowess. Some species are migratory like Rufous tailed, Brown and Grey-backed Shrike rest all are resident

List of Shrikes in India

Bird NamePreviewFamily NameRecord Location and Status
Bar winged Flycatcher ShrikeShrike
Bay backed Shrike ShrikeRanthambhore
Brown Shrike ShrikeBharatpur
Burmese ShrikeShrikeNot Recorded in India
Great Grey ShrikeShrikeNot Resident, a Rare or accidental Visitor
Grey backed ShrikeShrike
Lesser Grey ShrikeShrikeNot Resident, a Rare or accidental Visitor
Long tailed Shrike ShrikeNorth India
Red backed ShrikeShrike
Rufous tailed Shrike Shrike
Southern Grey ShrikeShrike
Woodchat ShrikeShrike
Common Woodshrike WoodshrikeRanthambhore
Large WoodshrikeWoodshrike

Wagtail  As name suggests, Wagtails are small birds with a vertical wagging tail, they can be broadly classified into 2 categories, White and Yellow on the basis of their plumage. They are mostly of combination yellow, white, black and grey and are called ‘Yellow wagtail” on the other hand with combination of white, black and grey ones are called “White Wagtail”. their are nomenclatures are also based on the colour on specific part of their body. Both varieties are common and can be seen very eaisly.

Starling / Myna : Both these variety are medium sized dark coloured bird. Common Myna is one of the most common bird alongside house crow in India. Asian pied Starling and Brahminy Starling are also very common sight and can be seen around human settlements as well.

 

List of Myna, starling and Wagtails in India

Bird NamePreviewFamily NameRecord Location and Status
Bank MynaMyna
Collared MynaMyna
Common Hill MynaMyna
Common Myna MynaAll India
Golden-crested MynaMynaNo Confirmed Status or Dubious
Great MynaMyna
Jungle Myna MynaAll India
Southern Hill Myna MynaKabini, Nagarhole
Sri Lanka Hill MynaMyna
Asian Glossy StarlingStarling
Asian Pied Starling StarlingNorth India
Brahminy Starling StarlingNorth India
Chestnut tailed StarlingStarling
Common Starling StarlingSultanpur Fields
Purple backed StarlingStarlingNot Resident, a Rare or accidental Visitor
Rosy StarlingStarling
Spot winged StarlingStarlingNorth India
White faced StarlingStarling
White headed StarlingStarling
White shouldered StarlingStarlingNot Resident, a Rare or accidental Visitor
Black backed WagtailWagtail
Citrine Wagtail WagtailNorth India
Forest WagtailWagtail
Grey backed WagtailWagtail
Grey Wagtail WagtailNorth India
White browed Wagtail WagtailNorth India
White Wagtail WagtailNorth India
Yellow Wagtail WagtailNorth India

Magpie / TreepieA long tailed bird from the family of crows but considered as an intelligent bird in the context of adaptability. Treepies are from same variety with slightly shorter tail. Rufous Treepies are found almost all across India except for higher altitude, is where Yellow and Red billed Magpies are found along side Grey Treepie.

They are usually found in groups and well known for their cracky voice which is very similar to some babblers and crow. red billed-Blue Magpie has the longest tail amongst.

Robin / Roller : Indian Robin and Roller are also very common mid-sized bird found across scrubs and open forests. Typically Robins are known for their upward tail. Oriental Magpie Robin and Indian Robin are very common sight across India. On the other hand Rollers are are an adaptive bird and also holds reasonable cultural values in traditions. ( नील कंठ ) is the name by which they are known. European Roller is also found in India but is a migratory bird fond in parts of Rajasthan and Haryana.

List of Magpie, Treepie Robin, Blackbird and Jay in India

Bird NamePreviewFamily NameRecord Location and Status
Eurasian Blackbird BlackbirdCorbett, Uttaranchal
Grey winged Blackbird BlackbirdPangot, Uttaranchal, Corbett
White collared BlackbirdBlackbird
Black headed Jay JayUttaranchal, Himachal
Eurasian JayJay
Black billed Magpie MagpieNorth Kashmir
Common Green MagpieMagpie
Red billed Blue Magpie MagpieUttaranchal, Himachal
Sri Lanka Blue MagpieMagpie
Yellow billed Blue MagpieMagpieUttaranchal, Himachal
Blue fronted RobinRobinNo Confirmed Status or Dubious
Golden Bush Robin RobinJhaltola, Uttaranchal
Indian Blue RobinRobin
Indian Robin RobinNorth India
Orange flanked Bush RobinRobin
Oriental Magpie Robin RobinNorth India
Rufous breasted Bush RobinRobin
Rufous tailed Scrub RobinRobin
Siberian Blue RobinRobin
White browed Bush RobinRobin
White tailed RobinRobin
White throated RobinRobinNot Recorded in India
European RollerRoller
Indian Roller RollerEntire North India
Andaman TreepieTreepie
Collared TreepieTreepie
Grey Treepie TreepieChakrata, Uttaranchal
Rufous Treepie TreepieNorth India
White bellied TreepieTreepie