Karnataka Birds

444 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
intermediate egret

Ardea intermedia

Learn about the Intermediate Egret (Mesophoyx intermedia), its unique physical traits, wetland habitats, diet, and how to distinguish it from other egrets.

65-72 cm

2,782

White Grey

Waders

isabelline shrike Least Concern
isabelline shrike

Lanius isabellinus

Learn about the Isabelline Shrike (Lanius isabellinus), a predatory bird known for its sandy plumage and the unique habit of impaling prey on thorns.

17-17 cm

3,183

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Isabelline Wheatear

Oenanthe isabellina

Discover the Isabelline Wheatear (Oenanthe isabellina). Learn about its identification, unique behaviors, migratory patterns, and habitat in this expert guide.

15-17 cm

650

Isabelline White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Jack Snipe

Lymnocryptes minimus

Discover the elusive Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus). Learn about this unique wading bird's habitat, diet, identification, and expert birding tips today.

17-19 cm

807

Brown Yellow

Waders

Least Concern
jacobin cuckoo

Clamator jacobinus

Learn about the Jacobin Cuckoo (Pied Crested Cuckoo), the legendary harbinger of the monsoon. Explore its habitat, diet, migration, and unique physical features.

33-33 cm

3,850

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Jerdons Baza

Aviceda jerdoni

Discover the Jerdon's Baza (Aviceda jerdoni), a unique bird of prey. Learn about its size, physical appearance, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

41-48 cm

809

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Jerdons Leafbird

Chloropsis jerdoni

Discover the Jerdon's Leafbird (Chloropsis jerdoni). Learn about this vibrant green perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and top birdwatching tips.

17-19 cm

697

Green Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Jerdons Nightjar

Caprimulgus atripennis

Discover the Jerdon's Nightjar (Caprimulgus atripennis), a nocturnal bird species. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

24-26 cm

753

Brown Grey

Night Birds

Least Concern
jungle babbler

Argya striata

Learn about the Jungle Babbler, the social 'Seven Sisters' bird of India. Explore their habitat, behavior, diet, and unique group living habits.

25-25 cm

4,411

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

jungle bush quail Least Concern
jungle bush quail

Perdicula asiatica

Learn about the Jungle Bush Quail (Perdicula asiatica). Discover its habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and behavior across the Indian subcontinent.

17-17 cm

3,305

Orange Brown

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Jungle Myna

Acridotheres fuscus

Discover the Jungle Myna (Acridotheres fuscus), a distinctive perching bird. Learn about its gray-black appearance, diet, nesting habits, and birdwatching tips.

23-26 cm

690

Gray-black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Jungle Nightjar

Caprimulgus indicus

Discover the Jungle Nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus), a mysterious nocturnal bird. Learn about its grey and black plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

21-24 cm

782

Grey Black

Night Birds

Least Concern
jungle owlet

Glaucidium radiatum

Learn about the Jungle Owlet (Glaucidium radiatum), a small barred owl native to India. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and birdwatching tips.

20-20 cm

1,776

Brown
Least Concern
Jungle Prinia

Prinia sylvatica

Discover the Jungle Prinia (Prinia sylvatica), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical features, diet, and birdwatching tips in this guide.

15-18 cm

747

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

knob billed duck Least Concern
knob billed duck

Sarkidiornis melanotos

Explore the Knob-billed Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos). Learn about its unique physical features, tropical wetland habitat, diet, and behavior in this guide.

56-76 cm

4,065

White Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
large grey babbler

Argya malcolmi

Discover the Large Grey Babbler (Argya malcolmi). Learn about its social behavior, distinctive white tail feathers, and habitat across the Indian subcontinent.

28-28 cm

3,387

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Large Hawk-Cuckoo

Hierococcyx sparverioides

Discover the Large Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx sparverioides). Learn about its grey and white plumage, unique behavior, and where to spot this elusive bird.

38-40 cm

844

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Large-billed Crow

Corvus macrorhynchos

Discover the Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this comprehensive bird guide.

46-59 cm

690

Black Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Large-billed Leaf-warbler

Phylloscopus magnirostris

Discover the Large-billed Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus magnirostris). Learn about its olive-brown appearance, unique habitat, insect-based diet, and nesting habits.

12-14 cm

715

Olive-brown Buff-white

Perching Birds

laughing dove Least Concern
laughing dove

Spilopelia senegalensis

Discover the Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis), a small pigeon found across Africa, the Middle East, and India. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique call.

27-27 cm

5,906

Pink Grey

Upland Ground Birds

Near Threatened
lesser adjutant

Leptoptilos javanicus

Discover the Lesser Adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus). Learn about this large, shy stork's habitat, diet, and conservation status in Asia's wetlands.

110-120 cm

2,135

Black White
Least Concern
Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

Discover the Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus). Learn about its physical appearance, coastal habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

51-64 cm

781

Grey White

Seabirds

Least Concern
Lesser Coucal

Centropus bengalensis

Discover the Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive species.

33-42 cm

821

Black Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Lesser Cuckoo

Cuculus poliocephalus

Discover the Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its grey and white appearance, habitat, diet, and key birdwatching tips.

25-27 cm

802

Grey White

Perching Birds