Tamil Nadu Birds

25 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

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Alpine Swift

Tachymarptis melba

Discover the Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba), a masters of the sky. Learn about their physical appearance, unique aerial behavior, and nesting habits in this comprehensive guide.

20-23 cm

2,051

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

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

1,845

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Black-rumped Flameback Least Concern
Black-rumped Flameback

Dinopium benghalense

Discover the Black-rumped Flameback (Dinopium benghalense). Learn about this golden-yellow woodpecker's physical traits, habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.

26-29 cm

1,988

Golden-yellow Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Brown-backed Needletail

Hirundapus giganteus

Discover the Brown-backed Needletail (Hirundapus giganteus), a unique tree-clinging swift. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

23-25 cm

1,627

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Brown-headed Barbet Least Concern
Brown-headed Barbet

Psilopogon zeylanicus

Discover the Brown-headed Barbet (Psilopogon zeylanicus). Learn about its green plumage, unique calls, diet, habitat, and birdwatching tips in this expert guide.

25-27 cm

1,730

Green Brown

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Common Flameback

Dinopium javanense

Discover the Common Flameback (Dinopium javanense), a vibrant woodpecker species. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and top birdwatching tips.

26-32 cm

1,771

Yellow Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Common Swift

Apus apus

Discover the Common Swift (Apus apus). Learn about its unique aerial behavior, physical appearance, and fascinating facts about this remarkable tree-clinging bird.

16-17 cm

1,923

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

coppersmith barbet Least Concern
coppersmith barbet

Psilopogon haemacephalus

Learn about the Coppersmith Barbet, a colorful bird known for its hammer-like call. Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in our expert guide.

17-17 cm

6,686

Olive Green

Tree-clinging Birds

Eurasian Wryneck Least Concern
Eurasian Wryneck

Jynx torquilla

Discover the Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its cryptic appearance, specialized diet, nesting habits, and behavior.

16-17 cm

1,812

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Great Hornbill Vulnerable
Great Hornbill

Buceros bicornis

Discover the majestic Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, unique nesting behavior, and conservation status today.

95-120 cm

1,729

Black Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Heart-spotted Woodpecker

Hemicircus canente

Discover the Heart-spotted Woodpecker (Hemicircus canente). Learn about its unique black and white plumage, forest habitat, diet, and behavior in the wild.

15-16 cm

1,647

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Indian Nuthatch

Sitta castanea

Discover the Indian Nuthatch (Sitta castanea), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in India.

12-13 cm

1,775

Grey Chestnut

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Indian Swiftlet

Aerodramus unicolor

Discover the Indian Swiftlet (Aerodramus unicolor). Learn about this agile tree-clinging bird, its physical appearance, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.

12-13 cm

1,853

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Lesser Yellownape Least Concern
Lesser Yellownape

Picus chlorolophus

Discover the Lesser Yellownape (Picus chlorolophus), a vibrant tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

25-27 cm

1,718

Green Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Little Swift

Apus affinis

Discover the Little Swift (Apus affinis), a fascinating tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, distinct black and white plumage, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

12-14 cm

1,936

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Malabar Barbet

Psilopogon malabaricus

Discover the Malabar Barbet (Psilopogon malabaricus), a stunning green and red bird endemic to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

16-17 cm

1,822

Green Red

Tree-clinging Birds

malabar trogon Least Concern
malabar trogon

Harpactes fasciatus

Discover the vibrant Malabar Trogon (Harpactes fasciatus), an orange and black insectivorous bird of Indian and Sri Lankan forests. Learn about its unique calls, habitat, and diet.

31-31 cm

4,975

Orange Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Rufous Woodpecker

Micropternus brachyurus

Discover the Rufous Woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus). Learn about its unique ant-nesting habits, rufous-brown plumage, and where to spot this elusive bird.

24-26 cm

2,030

Rufous-brown Black

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Speckled Piculet

Picumnus innominatus

Discover the Speckled Piculet (Picumnus innominatus), a tiny, fascinating tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

9-10 cm

1,818

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Streak-throated Woodpecker

Picus xanthopygaeus

Discover the Streak-throated Woodpecker (Picus xanthopygaeus). Learn about its green plumage, unique nesting habits, diet, and tips for spotting this bird.

27-29 cm

1,701

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Velvet-fronted Nuthatch

Sitta frontalis

Discover the Velvet-fronted Nuthatch (Sitta frontalis), a vibrant tree-clinging bird. Learn about its violet-blue plumage, forest habitat, and unique behavior.

12-14 cm

1,580

Violet-blue Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Woodpecker

Dryocopus javensis

Discover the White-bellied Woodpecker (Dryocopus javensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert guide for birdwatchers.

40-48 cm

1,809

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-cheeked Barbet

Psilopogon viridis

Discover the White-cheeked Barbet (Psilopogon viridis), a vibrant green bird native to India. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips.

21-23 cm

1,989

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-naped Woodpecker

Chrysocolaptes festivus

Discover the White-naped Woodpecker (Chrysocolaptes festivus). Learn about this striking bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for successful sighting.

31-35 cm

1,854

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds