Karnataka Birds
444 bird species -: 3 Critically Endangered
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Waders
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
Waders
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
Perching Birds
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
Seabirds
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
Perching Birds
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
Birds of Prey
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
Night Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
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
Duck-like Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
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
Perching Birds
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
Waders
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
Night Birds