Gujarat Birds

512 bird species    -: 7 Critically Endangered

alexandrine parakeet Least Concern
alexandrine parakeet

Palaeornis eupatria

Discover the Alexandrine Parakeet, a stunning green and pink parrot named after Alexander the Great. Learn about its size, diet, habitat, and fascinating feral populations worldwide.

53-53 cm

6,123

Green Pink

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

amur falcon Least Concern
amur falcon

Falco amurensis

Discover the Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis), a small raptor famous for its incredible long-distance migration from Siberia to Southern Africa.

28-31 cm

4,941

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Arctic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

Discover the Arctic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus), a fascinating seabird known for its kleptoparasitic behavior. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.

41-46 cm

1,904

Brown White

Seabirds

ashy crowned sparrow lark Least Concern
ashy crowned sparrow lark

Eremopterix griseus

Learn about the Ashy-crowned sparrow-lark (Eremopterix griseus), a unique ground bird of South Asia known for its striking flight displays and sandy plumage.

12-12 cm

5,044

Black Grey

Perching Birds

ashy drongo Least Concern
ashy drongo

Dicrurus leucophaeus

Learn about the Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus). Explore its unique grey plumage, forked tail, insect-rich diet, and wide distribution across South Asia.

29-29 cm

4,701

Black Grey

Perching Birds

ashy prinia Least Concern
ashy prinia

Prinia inornata

Learn about the Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis), a small, active warbler found in gardens and grasslands across the Indian Subcontinent.

13-13 cm

8,271

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ashy Woodswallow

Artamus fuscus

Discover the Ashy Woodswallow (Artamus fuscus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its ashy-grey plumage, insect-based diet, nesting habits, and expert tips.

16-19 cm

1,673

Ashy-grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Asian Brown Flycatcher

Muscicapa dauurica

Discover the Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

12-14 cm

1,761

Grey White

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
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 Green Bee-eater

Merops orientalis

Discover the Asian Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis). Learn about this vibrant perching bird's habitat, diet, identification, and fascinating nesting habits.

16-18 cm

95

Green Yellow

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Asian Houbara

Chlamydotis macqueenii

Discover the Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii), a unique desert-dwelling bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

55-75 cm

1,827

Sandy-brown White

Upland Ground Birds

asian koel Least Concern
asian koel

Eudynamys scolopaceus

Learn about the Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), a large cuckoo known for its loud calls, unique brood parasitism, and cultural significance in Asia.

43-43 cm

6,651

Black Grey

Perching Birds

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
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

Least Concern
Asian Plain Martin

Riparia chinensis

Discover the Asian Plain Martin (Riparia chinensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this comprehensive bird guide.

10-11 cm

1,801

Brown White

Perching Birds

baikal teal Least Concern
baikal teal

Sibirionetta formosa

Learn about the Baikal Teal (Anas formosa), a stunning East Asian duck. Discover its unique facial patterns, migratory habits, diet, and conservation status.

36-43 cm

2,972

Green Yellow

Duck-like Birds

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

Least Concern
Banded Bay Cuckoo

Cacomantis sonneratii

Discover the Banded Bay Cuckoo (Cacomantis sonneratii), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

21-24 cm

1,949

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bank Myna

Acridotheres ginginianus

Discover the Bank Myna (Acridotheres ginginianus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its bluish-gray plumage, brick-red markings, habitat, and nesting habits.

20-22 cm

1,842

Bluish-gray Brick-red

Perching Birds

Bar-headed Goose Least Concern
Bar-headed Goose

Anser indicus

Discover the Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus), one of the world's highest-flying birds. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat, and incredible migration.

71-76 cm

1,795

Grey White

Duck-like Birds

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

Least Concern
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike

Hemipus picatus

Discover the Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike (Hemipus picatus). Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this comprehensive bird guide.

14-16 cm

1,697

Black White

Perching Birds

barbary falcon Least Concern
barbary falcon

Falco peregrinus

Learn about the Barbary Falcon (Falco pelegrinoides), a swift desert raptor. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique physical traits in our expert guide.

32-41 cm

3,437

Grey Buff

Birds of Prey