Karnataka Birds
444 bird species -: 3 Critically Endangered
Brown-backed Needletail
Hirundapus giganteus
Discover the Brown-backed Needletail (Hirundapus giganteus), a unique tree-clinging swift. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
23-25 cm
743
Tree-clinging Birds
Brown-breasted Flycatcher
Muscicapa muttui
Discover the Brown-breasted Flycatcher (Muscicapa muttui). Learn about its physical traits, unique habitat, insect-based diet, and essential birdwatching tips.
13-14 cm
717
Perching Birds
Brown-cheeked Fulvetta
Alcippe poioicephala
Discover the Brown-cheeked Fulvetta (Alcippe poioicephala), a charming perching bird. Learn about its appearance, forest habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
12-14 cm
681
Perching Birds
Brown-headed Barbet
Psilopogon zeylanicus
Discover the Brown-headed Barbet (Psilopogon zeylanicus). Learn about its green plumage, unique calls, diet, habitat, and birdwatching tips in this expert guide.
25-27 cm
702
Tree-clinging Birds
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Discover the Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia), the world's largest tern species. Learn about their habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
48-60 cm
766
Seabirds
chestnut bellied sandgrouse
Pterocles exustus
Discover the Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus), an arid-land bird known for its unique water-carrying feathers and desert survival skills.
31-33 cm
1,593
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
Merops leschenaulti
Discover the Chestnut-headed Bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti). Learn about its vibrant green and chestnut plumage, insect-based diet, and tropical habitats.
18-21 cm
772
Perching Birds
Chestnut-shouldered Bush-sparrow
Gymnoris xanthocollis
Discover the Chestnut-shouldered Bush-sparrow (Gymnoris xanthocollis). Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert tips for birding success.
12-14 cm
721
Perching Birds
Chestnut-tailed Starling
Sturnia malabarica
Discover the Chestnut-tailed Starling (Sturnia malabarica). Learn about its unique gray and chestnut plumage, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips for enthusiasts.
19-21 cm
691
Perching Birds
Vulnerable
christmas island frigatebird
Fregata andrewsi
Discover the Christmas Island Frigatebird, a critically endangered seabird known for its massive wingspan, red gular sac, and unique kleptoparasitic behavior.
90-100 cm
1,997
Clamorous Reed-warbler
Acrocephalus stentoreus
Discover the Clamorous Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus stentoreus). Learn about its physical traits, wetland habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.
18-20 cm
765
Perching Birds
Collared Pratincole
Glareola pratincola
Discover the Collared Pratincole (Glareola pratincola), a unique wader with swallow-like flight. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
24-28 cm
729
Waders
Collared Sand Martin
Riparia riparia
Discover the Collared Sand Martin (Riparia riparia). Learn about this small brown perching bird, its unique nesting habits, migratory patterns, and diet.
12-13 cm
695
Perching Birds
common babbler
Argya caudata
Learn about the common babbler (Turdoides caudata). Explore its physical traits, dry scrub habitat, social behavior, and diet in this comprehensive guide.
23-23 cm
2,922
Perching Birds
Common Cuckoo
Cuculus canorus
Discover the Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus). Learn about its unique brood parasitic behavior, physical traits, habitat, and tips for birdwatching.
32-34 cm
864
Perching Birds
Common Flameback
Dinopium javanense
Discover the Common Flameback (Dinopium javanense), a vibrant woodpecker species. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and top birdwatching tips.
26-32 cm
723
Tree-clinging Birds
common greenshank
Tringa nebularia
Discover the Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia). Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and physical features in our comprehensive birding guide.
30-34 cm
1,512
common hawk cuckoo
Hierococcyx varius
Learn about the Common Hawk Cuckoo (Hierococcyx varius), known for its brain-fever call, hawk-like appearance, and unique brood parasitic nesting habits.
34-34 cm
1,454
Least Concern
common hoopoe
Upupa epops
Explore the fascinating common hoopoe (Upupa epops), a colourful Afro-Eurasian bird known for its striking orange and white plumage and unique crest.
31-31 cm
5,860
Perching Birds
Common Iora
Aegithina tiphia
Discover the Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia), a vibrant yellow perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for successful birdwatching.
12-15 cm
679
Perching Birds
common kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
Discover the Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus). Learn about its unique hovering behavior, diverse habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in this guide.
32-35 cm
1,650
Least Concern
common kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
Learn about the Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), a vibrant blue bird known for its incredible diving skills, unique riverbank nests, and territorial behavior.
16-16 cm
5,379
Perching Birds
Least Concern
common moorhen
Gallinula chloropus
Learn about the Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), a medium-sized water bird. Explore its habitat, diet, migration patterns, and unique physical traits.
32-35 cm
2,951
Duck-like Birds
Least Concern
common myna
Acridotheres tristis
Learn about the Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis), an adaptable starling native to Asia. Discover its diet, nesting habits, and urban survival strategies.
25-25 cm
4,923
Perching Birds