Apr 21, 2025
India is home to some of the most beautiful, colourful, rare, and unique animals in the world. From the Himalayan Monal to the Kingfisher, there are some birds so unique and beautiful that they become a birdwatcher’s paradise. Here we mention some of them.
canva
One of the most beautiful Indian birds is the Himalayan Monal. It has a shiny coat, bright and glossy blue, green, purple, and copper colours, and a small crest over its head.
canva
Another beautiful Indian bird is the pond heron. When this Heron flies, one can see its beautiful white wings, contrasting with the yellow-brown body.
canva
An elegant and beautiful bird in the wild, the Indian paradise flycatcher is a delight to see. It has a long and sleek ribbon-like tail, and feathers a mix of white and reddish-brown.
canva
A bird with amazingly distinct wings and colour is the purple sunbird. Evident in the name, this little bird is full of shine and glamour, and has glossy purple and blue wings and colour around its body.
canva
Seen mostly in Gujarat regions, the lesser flamingo is a delight to spot. It has a stunning pink colour, long legs, an elegant walking style, and a large beak.
canva
The painted stork is a large bird with a bright orange beak, pink-red wings, and a white body with stripes of black across it. They are super graceful to look at and look like a painting made by a little child.
canva
Another eye-catching bird is the Indian roller, and is a birdwatcher’s paradise with bright blue wings, tail feathers, and a copper-brown shade near its face.
canva
Found mostly in the Northeast regions, this hornbill is known for its large and curved beak, the reddish-brown neck, and a black and white body that blends it into the forest at night.
canva
The Indian pitta is also called ‘Naurangi’, which means ‘the nine coloured one’. And to do justice to the name, the Pitta has nine colours, a bright mix of green, blue, yellow, orange, copper, and more.
canva
No list of beautiful Indian birds can end without the peacock. And it is a colourful, bright, and beautiful bird known for its blue and green feathers, its dance, and its classic ‘Mayur’ sound.
canva
Thanks For Reading!
Read Next