Karnataka Birds
444 bird species -: 3 Critically Endangered
oriental skylark
Alauda gulgula
Learn about the Oriental skylark (Alauda gulgula), a small songbird known for its soaring flight and melodic song across Asian grasslands and coastal regions.
16-16 cm
2,597
Perching Birds
Oriental Turtle-dove
Streptopelia orientalis
Discover the Oriental Turtle-dove (Streptopelia orientalis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.
30-35 cm
794
Perching Birds
oriental white eye
Zosterops palpebrosus
Learn about the Indian White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus), a small passerine bird known for its distinctive white eye-ring, social behavior, and vibrant colors.
10-10 cm
4,191
Perching Birds
Pacific Golden Plover
Pluvialis fulva
Discover the Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva). Learn about this stunning gold and black wader, its migration patterns, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
23-26 cm
766
Waders
Paddyfield Pipit
Anthus rufulus
Discover the Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus), a small perching bird found across Asia. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
15-16 cm
738
Perching Birds
Paddyfield Warbler
Acrocephalus agricola
Discover the Paddyfield Warbler (Acrocephalus agricola). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive bird species.
12-13 cm
758
Perching Birds
Painted Bush-quail
Perdicula erythrorhyncha
Discover the Painted Bush-quail (Perdicula erythrorhyncha), a distinctive upland ground bird known for its striking black and white markings and vibrant red bill.
19-20 cm
846
Upland Ground Birds
Painted Francolin
Francolinus pictus
Discover the Painted Francolin (Francolinus pictus), a beautiful brown and white upland ground bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and essential facts for birdwatchers.
30-35 cm
786
Upland Ground Birds
painted sandreouse
Pterocles indicus
Learn about the Painted Sandgrouse (Pterocles indicus), a ground-dwelling bird of South Asia known for its stunning plumage and unique crepuscular behavior.
28-28 cm
1,467
Painted Spurfowl
Galloperdix lunulata
Discover the Painted Spurfowl (Galloperdix lunulata), a striking black and white upland ground bird found in rocky terrains. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
32-35 cm
917
Upland Ground Birds
painted stork
Mycteria leucocephala
Discover the Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala), a stunning wader from tropical Asia known for its pink feathers, unique hunting style, and wetland habitat.
93-100 cm
3,927
Waders
Pale-billed Flowerpecker
Dicaeum erythrorhynchos
Discover the Pale-billed Flowerpecker (Dicaeum erythrorhynchos), a tiny perching bird. Learn about its appearance, unique diet, nesting habits, and birding tips.
8-8 cm
701
Perching Birds
Pallass Grasshopper-warbler
Helopsaltes certhiola
Discover the Pallas's Grasshopper-warbler (Helopsaltes certhiola). Learn about its unique identification, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for this elusive species.
13-15 cm
761
Perching Birds
pallid harrier
Circus macrourus
Learn about the Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus), a migratory raptor known for its pale plumage and graceful low flight across open plains and bogs.
40-48 cm
3,251
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
peregrine falcon
Falco peregrinus
Discover the Peregrine Falcon, the world's fastest animal. Learn about its habitat, diet, incredible speed, and where to spot this magnificent bird of prey.
38-51 cm
3,375
Birds of Prey
persian shearwater
Puffinus persicus
Learn about the Persian shearwater (Puffinus persicus), a small seabird of the Arabian Sea. Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and flight behavior.
31-33 cm
1,937
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Hydrophasianus chirurgus
Discover the Pheasant-tailed Jacana, a unique wading bird known for its long tail. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
39-58 cm
789
Waders
Pied Avocet
Recurvirostra avosetta
Discover the Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta), a striking black-and-white wader. Learn about its unique appearance, diet, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
42-45 cm
788
Waders
Pied Bushchat
Saxicola caprata
Discover the Pied Bushchat (Saxicola caprata), a striking black and white perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and birdwatching tips.
13-14 cm
706
Perching Birds
Pied Harrier
Circus melanoleucos
Discover the Pied Harrier (Circus melanoleucos), a striking bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, hunting behavior, unique habitat, and conservation status.
43-50 cm
809
Birds of Prey
pied kingfisher
Ceryle rudis
Discover the Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), a unique black and white bird known for its hovering hunting style across Africa and Asia. Learn more here.
25-25 cm
3,883
Perching Birds
Pied Thrush
Geokichla wardii
Discover the Pied Thrush (Geokichla wardii), a striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and key identification tips for birders.
22-23 cm
701
Perching Birds
Pied Wheatear
Oenanthe pleschanka
Discover the Pied Wheatear (Oenanthe pleschanka). Learn about its striking black and white plumage, migratory patterns, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.
14-15 cm
710
Perching Birds