Tamil Nadu Birds
72 bird species -: 3 Critically Endangered
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Waders