Karnataka Birds
444 bird species -: 3 Critically Endangered
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
Waders
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
Perching Birds
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Waders
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Tree-clinging Birds
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
Upland Ground Birds
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
Perching Birds
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
Perching Birds