Karnataka Birds

444 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

woolly necked stork Near Threatened
woolly necked stork

Ciconia episcopus

Learn about the woolly-necked stork (Ciconia episcopus). Explore its unique white downy neck, iridescent feathers, wetland habitats, and fascinating behaviors.

75-92 cm

4,065

Black White

Waders

yellow eyed babbler Least Concern
yellow eyed babbler

Chrysomma sinense

Learn about the yellow-eyed babbler (Chrysomma sinense). Explore its unique appearance, diet of insects and nectar, and habitat in the grasslands of Asia.

18-18 cm

3,329

Brown White

Perching Birds

yellow footed green pigeon Least Concern
yellow footed green pigeon

Treron phoenicopterus

Discover the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon (Hariyal). Learn about the state bird of Maharashtra, its habitat, diet, and unique physical characteristics.

33-33 cm

3,116

Green Olive

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
yellow wagtail

Motacilla flava

Discover the Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava). Learn about its vibrant yellow plumage, diverse subspecies, migratory behavior, and preferred habitats.

18-18 cm

3,373

Yellow White

Perching Birds

yellow wattled lapwing Least Concern
yellow wattled lapwing

Vanellus malabaricus

Discover the yellow-wattled lapwing (Vanellus malabaricus), a unique ground bird endemic to the Indian Subcontinent known for its striking yellow facial wattles.

26-28 cm

3,523

Brown White

Waders

Least Concern
Yellow-billed Babbler

Argya affinis

Discover the Yellow-billed Babbler (Argya affinis), a social perching bird. Learn about its grey-brown plumage, unique diet, and habitat in this expert guide.

22-25 cm

678

Grey-brown Cream

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-browed Bulbul

Acritillas indica

Discover the Yellow-browed Bulbul (Acritillas indica). Learn about this vibrant perching bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

19-20 cm

700

Yellow Green

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-browed Warbler

Phylloscopus inornatus

Discover the Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus). Learn about this migratory bird's physical traits, unique habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

9-11 cm

747

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-crowned Woodpecker

Leiopicus mahrattensis

Discover the Yellow-crowned Woodpecker (Leiopicus mahrattensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in this guide.

17-19 cm

767

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-legged Buttonquail

Turnix tanki

Discover the Yellow-legged Buttonquail (Turnix tanki). Learn about this unique upland ground bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

15-18 cm

752

Brown Yellow

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Yellow-throated Bulbul

Pycnonotus xantholaemus

Discover the Yellow-throated Bulbul (Pycnonotus xantholaemus). Learn about its unique appearance, habitat, diet, and status as a vulnerable endemic Indian bird.

19-20 cm

682

Grey Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Zitting Cisticola

Cisticola juncidis

Discover the Zitting Cisticola (Cisticola juncidis), a small, elusive perching bird. Learn about its unique flight, nesting habits, and habitat preferences today.

10-12 cm

690

Brown White

Perching Birds