Karnataka Birds

444 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
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

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Discover the Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), a specialized bird of prey. Learn about its unique hunting behavior, nesting habits, and conservation status today.

50-66 cm

772

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Gold Black

Waders

Least Concern
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

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Pale brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

Yellow Black
Least Concern
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

Black White

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

White Black

Waders

Least Concern
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

Grey-brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
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

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

peregrine falcon 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

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Black White
Least Concern
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

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
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

White Black

Waders

Least Concern
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

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
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

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

Black White

Perching Birds