Karnataka Birds

444 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

Near Threatened
Lesser Fish-eagle

Icthyophaga humilis

Discover the Lesser Fish-eagle (Icthyophaga humilis), a fascinating bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.

61-68 cm

806

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Near Threatened
Lesser Flamingo

Phoeniconaias minor

Discover the Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor), the smallest and most numerous flamingo species. Learn about their unique pink plumage, diet, and habitat.

80-105 cm

844

Pink Black

Waders

lesser frigatebird Least Concern
lesser frigatebird

Fregata ariel

Learn about the Lesser Frigatebird (Fregata ariel), the smallest frigatebird known for its red gular sac, aerial mastery, and unique kleptoparasitic feeding.

70-80 cm

1,323

Black White
Least Concern
Lesser Kestrel

Falco naumanni

Discover the Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni), a small, colonial bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.

27-33 cm

725

Cinnamon Grey

Birds of Prey

lesser whistling duck Least Concern
lesser whistling duck

Dendrocygna javanica

Learn about the Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica), a nocturnal waterfowl from the Indian subcontinent known for its whistling call and chestnut rump.

42-42 cm

3,517

Brown Orange

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
lesser whitethroat

Curruca curruca

Learn about the Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca), a migratory warbler known for its grey plumage, bandit mask, and distinctive rattling song.

13-13 cm

2,608

Grey White

Perching Birds

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

699

Green Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

little cormorant Least Concern
little cormorant

Microcarbo niger

Explore the life of the Little Cormorant (Phalacrocorax niger). Learn about its habitat, diet of fish, diving behavior, and physical characteristics.

51-51 cm

3,757

Black Grey

Seabirds

little egret Least Concern
little egret

Egretta garzetta

Discover the Little Egret (Egretta garzetta). Learn about its striking white plumage, unique hunting behaviors, and where to find this elegant wetland heron.

55-65 cm

4,153

White Grey

Waders

Least Concern
little grebe

Tachybaptus ruficollis

Discover the Little Grebe (Dabchick), the smallest European grebe. Learn about its aquatic habitat, unique diving behavior, nesting habits, and diet.

25-29 cm

2,227

Red Brown
Least Concern
Little Spiderhunter

Arachnothera longirostra

Discover the Little Spiderhunter (Arachnothera longirostra). Learn about this olive-yellow bird's habitat, diet, unique nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

13-16 cm

702

Olive Yellow

Perching Birds

little stint Least Concern
little stint

Calidris minuta

Learn about the Little Stint (Calidris minuta), one of the world's smallest shorebirds. Explore its migration, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

13-15 cm

1,583

Grey Orange
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

808

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Little Tern

Sternula albifrons

Discover the Little Tern (Sternula albifrons). Learn about this small seabird's physical traits, unique coastal habitat, diet, and essential conservation status.

21-25 cm

763

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Long-billed Pipit

Anthus similis

Discover the Long-billed Pipit (Anthus similis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and breeding habits in this comprehensive bird guide.

16-19 cm

706

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Long-legged Buzzard

Buteo rufinus

Discover the Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus). Learn about this impressive bird of prey's appearance, habitat, hunting behavior, and conservation status today.

50-65 cm

861

Brown Cream

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Long-tailed Shrike

Lanius schach

Discover the Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, nesting habits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

23-27 cm

730

Grey Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Long-toed Stint

Calidris subminuta

Discover the Long-toed Stint (Calidris subminuta). Learn about this small wader's habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert tips for identification and spotting.

14-15 cm

738

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Lotens Sunbird

Cinnyris lotenius

Discover the Lotens Sunbird (Cinnyris lotenius), a stunning purple-black sunbird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

12-13 cm

794

Black Purple

Perching 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

744

Green Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Vulnerable
Malabar Grey Hornbill

Ocyceros griseus

Discover the Malabar Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros griseus), an endemic bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

45-58 cm

713

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Malabar Lark

Galerida malabarica

Discover the Malabar Lark (Galerida malabarica), a unique perching bird native to India. Learn about its appearance, habitat, behavior, and birdwatching tips.

15-17 cm

702

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Malabar Pied Hornbill

Anthracoceros coronatus

Discover the Malabar Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus). Learn about its unique physical appearance, diet, habitat, and expert tips for birdwatching.

65-92 cm

735

Black White

Perching 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

3,745

Orange Black

Tree-clinging Birds