Karnataka Birds

444 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Malabar Whistling-thrush

Myophonus horsfieldii

Discover the Malabar Whistling-thrush (Myophonus horsfieldii), the famous 'whistling schoolboy' of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habits, habitat, and biology.

25-30 cm

720

Dark Blue Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Malabar Woodshrike

Tephrodornis sylvicola

Discover the Malabar Woodshrike (Tephrodornis sylvicola), a unique perching bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and nesting behavior.

17-19 cm

710

Greyish-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Malay Night Heron

Gorsachius melanolophus

Discover the Malay Night Heron (Gorsachius melanolophus), a secretive chestnut and black wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.

45-50 cm

816

Chestnut Black

Waders

Least Concern
Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Discover everything about the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), the world's most recognizable duck. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and interesting facts.

50-65 cm

785

Grey Green

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Marsh Sandpiper

Tringa stagnatilis

Discover the Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis), a graceful wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and essential birdwatching tips today.

22-25 cm

774

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Marshalls Iora

Aegithina nigrolutea

Discover the Marshall's Iora (Aegithina nigrolutea), a vibrant yellow perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique breeding habits, and tips for identification.

13-15 cm

767

Yellow White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Masked Booby

Sula dactylatra

Discover the Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra), a striking white and black seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors in this expert guide.

74-91 cm

766

White Black

Seabirds

Least Concern
Mongolian Short-toed Lark

Calandrella dukhunensis

Discover the Mongolian Short-toed Lark (Calandrella dukhunensis). Learn about its identification, habitat, diet, and key facts for birdwatchers in this guide.

13-14 cm

748

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Montagus Harrier

Circus pygargus

Discover everything about Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus). Learn about this graceful bird of prey, its migratory habits, physical traits, and conservation.

39-50 cm

757

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Mottled Wood-owl

Strix ocellata

Discover the Mottled Wood-Owl (Strix ocellata), a fascinating nocturnal raptor. Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

41-48 cm

744

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Nilgiri Flowerpecker

Dicaeum concolor

Discover the Nilgiri Flowerpecker (Dicaeum concolor), a tiny olive-green bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and nesting habits.

8-8 cm

699

Olive-green Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon

Ducula cuprea

Discover the Nilgiri Imperial-pigeon (Ducula cuprea), a stunning perching bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

38-43 cm

798

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
Nilgiri Sholakili

Sholicola major

Discover the Nilgiri Sholakili (Sholicola major), a rare endemic bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, unique appearance, and birdwatching tips.

13-15 cm

709

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Nilgiri Woodpigeon

Columba elphinstonii

Discover the Nilgiri Woodpigeon (Columba elphinstonii), a unique perching bird native to the Western Ghats. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and conservation status.

36-42 cm

822

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Northern House Martin

Delichon urbicum

Discover the Northern House Martin (Delichon urbicum). Learn about this perching bird's appearance, nesting habits, migration patterns, and expert birding tips.

12-13 cm

716

Black White

Perching Birds

northern pintail Least Concern
northern pintail

Anas acuta

Discover the elegant Northern Pintail (Anas acuta). Learn about its unique physical features, migratory behavior, habitat, and diet in this expert guide.

51-56 cm

1,713

Black White
northern shoveler Least Concern
northern shoveler

Spatula clypeata

Learn about the Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata), a unique duck known for its large spoon-shaped bill, iridescent green head, and specialized feeding habits.

44-52 cm

3,142

Green Blue

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Olive-backed Pipit

Anthus hodgsoni

Discover the Olive-backed Pipit (Anthus hodgsoni). Learn about this olive-colored perching bird, its unique habitat, migratory patterns, and expert birding tips.

14-16 cm

697

Olive White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Orange-breasted Green-pigeon

Treron bicinctus

Discover the Orange-breasted Green-pigeon (Treron bicinctus). Learn about its vibrant plumage, unique diet, forest habitat, and essential birdwatching tips.

25-30 cm

812

Green Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Orange-headed Thrush

Geokichla citrina

Discover the Orange-headed Thrush (Geokichla citrina). Learn about its vibrant orange head, unique grey body, forest habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

20-23 cm

725

Orange Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
oriental honey buzzard

Pernis ptilorhynchus

Learn about the Oriental Honey Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhynchus), a unique raptor known for feeding on bee larvae. Explore its habitat, diet, and behavior.

57-60 cm

1,400

Black Brown
oriental magpie robin Least Concern
oriental magpie robin

Copsychus saularis

Learn about the Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis), a beautiful black and white songbird found in gardens and forests across Asia.

20-20 cm

5,392

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Oriental Pratincole

Glareola maldivarum

Discover the Oriental Pratincole (Glareola maldivarum). Learn about this unique wader's appearance, migratory habits, nesting behavior, and tips for birdwatchers.

23-24 cm

791

Brown Buff

Waders

Least Concern
Oriental Scops-owl

Otus sunia

Discover the Oriental Scops-owl (Otus sunia), a fascinating nocturnal bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive owl.

17-21 cm

774

Grey-brown Buff

Night Birds