Tamil Nadu Birds

72 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

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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

1,856

Grey Red

Waders

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

5,806

Black White

Waders

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

1,844

Brown Grey

Waders

Near Threatened
Bar-tailed Godwit

Limosa lapponica

Discover the incredible Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica). Learn about their record-breaking migration, physical traits, habitat, and expert birding tips.

37-41 cm

2,063

Brown Grey

Waders

black crowned night heron Least Concern
black crowned night heron

Nycticorax nycticorax

Discover the Black-crowned Night Heron. Learn about its nocturnal behavior, diverse diet, global habitat, and unique physical features in our expert guide.

58-65 cm

4,771

Black Grey

Waders

black headed ibis Least Concern
black headed ibis

Threskiornis melanocephalus

Discover the Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus), a versatile wading bird of South and Southeast Asia. Learn about its striking white and black plumage, diverse habitats, and fascinating diet.

75-75 cm

6,882

White Black

Waders

black stork Least Concern
black stork

Ciconia nigra

Discover the elusive Black Stork (Ciconia nigra). Learn about its habitat, diet, shy behavior, and migration patterns in this comprehensive SEO guide.

90-100 cm

4,366

Black White

Waders

black tailed godwit Near Threatened
black tailed godwit

Limosa limosa

Learn all about the Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and conservation status in our comprehensive guide.

37-42 cm

2,809

Brown White

Waders

black winged stilt Least Concern
black winged stilt

Himantopus himantopus

Learn about the Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus), a graceful wader known for its exceptionally long pink legs and striking black and white plumage.

35-40 cm

5,345

Black White

Waders

Vulnerable
Broad-billed Sandpiper

Calidris falcinellus

Discover the Broad-billed Sandpiper (Calidris falcinellus). Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory habits, wetland habitat, and essential birding tips.

16-18 cm

1,739

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Bronze-winged Jacana

Metopidius indicus

Discover the Bronze-winged Jacana (Metopidius indicus). Learn about this unique wader's appearance, wetland habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

28-31 cm

1,677

Black Bronze

Waders

Least Concern
common greenshank

Tringa nebularia

Discover the Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia). Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and physical features in our comprehensive birding guide.

30-34 cm

2,496

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Common Redshank

Tringa totanus

Discover the Common Redshank (Tringa totanus), a distinctive wader bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.

27-29 cm

1,906

Brown Red

Waders

Least Concern
Common Ringed Plover

Charadrius hiaticula

Discover the Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and breeding habits in this expert guide.

18-20 cm

1,887

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
common sandpiper

Actitis hypoleucos

Explore the world of the Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos). Learn about its unique tail-bobbing behavior, habitat, diet, and identification tips.

19-21 cm

2,761

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
common snipe

Gallinago gallinago

Discover the Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago). Learn about its long bill, unique drumming sound, marshland habitat, and elusive behavior.

25-27 cm

2,790

Brown Buff

Waders

Least Concern
Crab-plover

Dromas ardeola

Discover the Crab-plover (Dromas ardeola), a unique wader with distinct black-and-white plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, nesting habits, and behaviors.

38-41 cm

1,824

White Black

Waders

Vulnerable
Curlew Sandpiper

Calidris ferruginea

Discover the Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea). Learn about its migration, physical characteristics, habitat, and tips for spotting this unique arctic wader.

18-23 cm

1,798

Brown White

Waders

Near Threatened
eurasian curlew

Numenius arquata

Learn about the Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata), Europe's largest wading bird. Discover its unique long bill, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

50-60 cm

2,725

Brown White

Waders

Eurasian Oystercatcher Near Threatened
Eurasian Oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus

Discover the Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus), a striking black and white wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.

40-45 cm

1,882

Black White

Waders

eurasian spoonbill Least Concern
eurasian spoonbill

Platalea leucorodia

Learn about the Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), a unique wading bird with a spoon-shaped bill. Explore its habitat, diet, and physical traits.

80-90 cm

5,479

White Yellow

Waders

Eurasian Woodcock Least Concern
Eurasian Woodcock

Scolopax rusticola

Discover the Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), a master of camouflage. Learn about this unique wader's habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips.

33-38 cm

1,863

Brown Black

Waders

glossy ibis Least Concern
glossy ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

Discover the Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus). Learn about its sickle-shaped bill, wetland habitats, diet, and global migration patterns in our expert guide.

48-66 cm

3,385

Bronze Black

Waders

great egret Least Concern
great egret

Ardea alba

Discover the Great Egret (Casmerodius albus). Learn about its white plumage, hunting behavior, and wetland habitats in our comprehensive guide.

90-102 cm

5,494

White

Waders