Tamil Nadu Birds

437 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
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

1,628

Brown White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

1,730

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,596

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Brown-headed Barbet Least Concern
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

1,730

Green Brown

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

1,933

White Grey

Seabirds

Least Concern
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.

25-28 cm

2,562

Brown Chestnut

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

1,773

Green Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,709

Grey Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,768

Gray Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo

Clamator coromandus

Discover the Chestnut-winged Cuckoo (Clamator coromandus), a striking perching bird. Learn about its chestnut wings, unique behavior, and habitat in this expert guide.

37-45 cm

1,776

Chestnut Black

Perching Birds

Cinereous Vulture Near Threatened
Cinereous Vulture

Aegypius monachus

Discover the Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus), a massive bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.

100-120 cm

2,091

Black Brown

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Citrine Wagtail

Motacilla citreola

Discover the Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola), a vibrant yellow perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips here.

15-18 cm

1,794

Yellow Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,699

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,743

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

3,926

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Common Buttonquail

Turnix sylvaticus

Discover the Common Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus). Learn about this secretive upland ground bird's appearance, diet, unique breeding habits, and conservation.

15-16 cm

1,935

Brown Buff

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
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

2,181

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
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

1,771

Yellow Red

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
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

2,497

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
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.

34-40 cm

2,571

Grey White

Perching Birds

common hoopoe 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

6,965

Orange White

Perching Birds

Common Iora Least Concern
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

1,808

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

common kestrel Least Concern
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.

31-39 cm

2,887

Brown Black

Birds of Prey

common kingfisher 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

6,992

Blue Orange

Perching Birds