Gujarat Birds

512 bird species    -: 7 Critically Endangered

Saker Falcon Endangered
Saker Falcon

Falco cherrug

Discover the Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug), a majestic bird of prey. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.

45-57 cm

1,756

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Sand Lark

Alaudala raytal

Discover the Sand Lark (Alaudala raytal), a small perching bird. Learn about its grey plumage, riverine habitat, unique diet, and essential birdwatching tips.

12-13 cm

1,777

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Sanderling

Calidris alba

Discover the Sanderling (Calidris alba), a small, energetic wader known for its rapid movements along shorelines. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

18-21 cm

1,790

White Grey

Waders

Least Concern
Sandwich Tern

Thalasseus sandvicensis

Discover the elegant Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis), a striking white and grey seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and fascinating behaviors in this comprehensive guide.

37-43 cm

1,921

White Grey

Seabirds

sarus crane Vulnerable
sarus crane

Grus antigone

Discover the majestic Sarus Crane, the world's tallest flying bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique trumpeting duet, and conservation status.

156-180 cm

6,391

Grey Red

Waders

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Least Concern
Saunderss Tern

Sternula saundersi

Discover the Saunders's Tern (Sternula saundersi). Learn about this small, elegant seabird's habitat, diet, physical appearance, and conservation status today.

20-23 cm

1,940

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
savanna nightjar

Caprimulgus affinis

Learn about the Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis). Discover its unique rooftop nesting habits, nocturnal behavior, and physical characteristics.

21-24 cm

2,782

Brown Buff

Night Birds

scaly breasted munia Least Concern
scaly breasted munia

Lonchura punctulata

Discover the Scaly-breasted Munia (Lonchura punctulata). Learn about its distinctive scale markings, habitat, diet, and global distribution in this guide.

11-12 cm

8,701

Brown Black

Perching Birds

shikra Least Concern
shikra

Accipiter badius

Learn about the Shikra (Accipiter badius), a small raptor found in Asia and Africa. Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and birdwatching tips.

30-36 cm

6,740

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
short toed snake eagle

Circaetus gallicus

Discover the Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus). Learn about its owl-like face, specialized snake diet, and unique habitat across open plains.

62-67 cm

4,287

Grey White

Birds of Prey

Short-eared Owl Least Concern
Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Discover the Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus). Learn about this unique nocturnal bird's appearance, hunting habits, grassland habitat, and conservation status.

34-43 cm

1,801

Brown Buff

Night Birds

Least Concern
Short-tailed Shearwater

Ardenna tenuirostris

Discover the Short-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna tenuirostris), a fascinating migratory seabird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique breeding habits.

40-45 cm

1,937

Dark Brown Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
Siberian Thrush

Geokichla sibirica

Discover the Siberian Thrush (Geokichla sibirica), a striking perching bird. Learn about its appearance, migratory habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

20-23 cm

1,858

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
sirkeer malkoha

Taccocua leschenaultii

Discover the Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii), a unique ground-dwelling cuckoo found in South Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

38-42 cm

2,771

Brown Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Slaty-breasted Rail

Lewinia striata

Discover the Slaty-breasted Rail (Lewinia striata), a secretive wading bird. Learn about its chestnut and grey plumage, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

25-30 cm

1,667

Chestnut Grey

Waders

Least Concern
Slender-billed Gull

Larus genei

Discover the Slender-billed Gull (Larus genei). Learn about its unique physical traits, coastal habitats, migratory behavior, and essential birdwatching tips.

37-45 cm

1,686

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
small minivet

Pericrocotus cinnamomeus

Learn about the small minivet (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus). Discover its habitat across Southern Asia, its insect-based diet, breeding habits, and behavior.

16-16 cm

5,385

Orange Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
small prantincole

Glareola lactea

Learn about the Small Pratincole (Glareola lactea), a unique shorebird of Asia. Explore its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.

17-19 cm

2,724

Brown White

Waders

Critically Endangered
Sociable Lapwing

Vanellus gregarius

Discover the Sociable Lapwing (Vanellus gregarius), a rare and endangered wader. Learn about its unique physical appearance, migratory habitat, and status.

27-30 cm

1,883

Grey Brown

Waders

Least Concern
Sooty Tern

Onychoprion fuscatus

Discover the Sooty Tern (Onychoprion fuscatus), a fascinating pelagic seabird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

33-45 cm

1,906

Black White

Seabirds

Least Concern
southern coucal

Centropus sinensis

Learn about the Southern Coucal (Centropus parroti). Discover its physical traits, habitat in peninsular India, diet, and unique non-parasitic behavior.

48-48 cm

3,981

Orange Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spanish Sparrow

Passer hispaniolensis

Discover the Spanish Sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis). Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and expert tips for spotting this unique species.

14-16 cm

1,820

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Spot-bellied Eagle-owl

Bubo nipalensis

Discover the majestic Spot-bellied Eagle-owl (Bubo nipalensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive raptor.

50-65 cm

1,887

Brown White

Night Birds

Least Concern
Spotted Crake

Porzana porzana

Discover the Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana), a secretive wader. Learn about its size, distinct brown and white plumage, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

19-24 cm

1,923

Brown White

Waders