Karnataka Birds

444 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Sykess Warbler

Iduna rama

Discover the Sykes's Warbler (Iduna rama). Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and expert tips for identifying this elusive perching bird species.

12-14 cm

760

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

tawny eagle Vulnerable
tawny eagle

Aquila rapax

Discover the tawny eagle (Aquila rapax), a resilient bird of prey found in Africa and Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique scavenger behavior.

63-71 cm

3,119

Grey Black

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Tawny Pipit

Anthus campestris

Discover the Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris), a sandy-colored perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatching.

15-17 cm

720

Sandy Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tawny-bellied Babbler

Dumetia hyperythra

Discover the Tawny-bellied Babbler (Dumetia hyperythra). Learn about its physical traits, unique habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this complete bird guide.

12-13 cm

675

Brown Tawny

Perching Birds

temmincks stint Least Concern
temmincks stint

Calidris temminckii

Learn about the Temminck's Stint (Calidris temminckii), a small wader known for its unique breeding habits, yellowish legs, and remarkable migratory journey.

13-15 cm

1,740

Brown White
Least Concern
Terek Sandpiper

Xenus cinereus

Discover the Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinereus), a unique grey and white wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

22-25 cm

726

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Thick-billed Warbler

Arundinax aedon

Discover the Thick-billed Warbler (Arundinax aedon). Learn about this elusive brown perching bird, its unique song, migration patterns, and expert birding tips.

17-20 cm

739

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tickells Blue Flycatcher

Cyornis tickelliae

Discover the Tickell's Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis tickelliae). Learn about its vibrant blue plumage, insect diet, nesting habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

11-12 cm

750

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tickells Leaf-warbler

Phylloscopus affinis

Discover the Tickell's Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus affinis), a small, olive-brown perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and key identification features.

10-12 cm

736

Olive-brown Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tickells Thrush

Turdus unicolor

Discover the Tickell's Thrush (Turdus unicolor), a beautiful grey perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for birdwatchers.

20-22 cm

658

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tree Pipit

Anthus trivialis

Discover the Tree Pipit (Anthus trivialis), a melodic perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, nesting habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

14-16 cm

752

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Tricoloured Munia

Lonchura malacca

Discover the Tricoloured Munia (Lonchura malacca), a striking perching bird. Learn about its chestnut plumage, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

11-12 cm

774

Chestnut White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
tufted duck

Aythya fuligula

Discover the Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula). Learn about its unique crest, diving behavior, habitat, and diet in our comprehensive birdwatching guide.

40-47 cm

1,752

Black White
Least Concern
Tytlers Leaf-warbler

Phylloscopus tytleri

Discover the Tytler's Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus tytleri). Learn about this elusive olive-brown migratory bird, its unique habitat, breeding, and expert birding tips.

10-12 cm

724

Olive-brown Pale Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Ultramarine Flycatcher

Ficedula superciliaris

Discover the Ultramarine Flycatcher (Ficedula superciliaris), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

10-12 cm

760

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Velvet-fronted Nuthatch

Sitta frontalis

Discover the Velvet-fronted Nuthatch (Sitta frontalis), a vibrant tree-clinging bird. Learn about its violet-blue plumage, forest habitat, and unique behavior.

12-14 cm

650

Violet-blue Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Verditer Flycatcher

Eumyias thalassinus

Discover the Verditer Flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus), a stunning turquoise perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, and birdwatching tips today.

15-17 cm

788

Turquoise Blue Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Vernal Hanging-parrot

Loriculus vernalis

Discover the Vernal Hanging-parrot (Loriculus vernalis), a tiny, vibrant bird of Southeast Asia. Learn about its unique sleeping habits, diet, and habitat.

13-14 cm

652

Green Red

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Watercock

Gallicrex cinerea

Discover the Watercock (Gallicrex cinerea), a fascinating wading bird. Learn about its striking black and red appearance, marshland habitat, and unique behavior.

35-43 cm

837

Black Red

Waders

Least Concern
Wayanad Laughingthrush

Pterorhinus delesserti

Discover the Wayanad Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus delesserti), an endemic species of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, unique calls, and birdwatching tips.

23-25 cm

704

Grey Rufous

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Western Crowned Leaf-warbler

Phylloscopus occipitalis

Discover the Western Crowned Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus occipitalis). Learn about its olive-green plumage, habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful spotting.

11-13 cm

731

Olive-green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Western Marsh-harrier

Circus aeruginosus

Discover the Western Marsh-harrier (Circus aeruginosus). Learn about this majestic bird of prey, its unique hunting habits, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

43-54 cm

724

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

western reef egret Least Concern
western reef egret

Egretta gularis

Explore the Western Reef Egret (Egretta gularis). Learn about its unique hunting styles, coastal habitats, and breeding habits in our comprehensive guide.

55-65 cm

3,416

White Grey

Waders

Least Concern
Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

Discover the Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus), a fascinating migratory wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

40-46 cm

749

Brown White

Waders