Karnataka Birds
444 bird species -: 3 Critically Endangered
common pochard
Aythya ferina
Learn all about the Common Pochard (Aythya ferina). Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and why this diving duck is a favorite for birdwatchers.
42-49 cm
1,772
Common Quail
Coturnix coturnix
Discover the fascinating world of the Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix). Learn about its migratory habits, brown and buff plumage, and its life as an upland ground bird.
16-18 cm
1,059
Upland Ground Birds
Common Redshank
Tringa totanus
Discover the Common Redshank (Tringa totanus), a distinctive wader bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.
27-29 cm
777
Waders
Common Rosefinch
Carpodacus erythrinus
Discover the Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus). Learn about its striking red plumage, unique migratory patterns, diet, nesting habits, and identification.
13-15 cm
726
Perching Birds
common sandpiper
Actitis hypoleucos
Explore the world of the Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos). Learn about its unique tail-bobbing behavior, habitat, diet, and identification tips.
19-21 cm
1,670
common snipe
Gallinago gallinago
Discover the Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago). Learn about its long bill, unique drumming sound, marshland habitat, and elusive behavior.
25-27 cm
1,656
Common Swift
Apus apus
Discover the Common Swift (Apus apus). Learn about its unique aerial behavior, physical appearance, and fascinating facts about this remarkable tree-clinging bird.
16-17 cm
802
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
common tailorbird
Orthotomus sutorius
Discover the Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius). Learn about its unique leaf-sewing nest, garden habitat, insect diet, and distinct upright tail.
13-13 cm
4,382
Perching Birds
common teal
Anas crecca
Learn about the Common Teal (Anas crecca), the smallest dabbling duck in Europe. Discover its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert guide.
34-38 cm
1,509
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Discover the Common Tern (Sterna hirundo), a graceful seabird. Learn about its physical appearance, nesting habits, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.
31-35 cm
793
Seabirds
Common Woodshrike
Tephrodornis pondicerianus
Discover the Common Woodshrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus). Learn about its greyish-brown appearance, unique habitat, diet, and behavior in our expert bird guide.
15-18 cm
713
Perching Birds
Least Concern
coppersmith barbet
Psilopogon haemacephalus
Learn about the Coppersmith Barbet, a colorful bird known for its hammer-like call. Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior in our expert guide.
17-17 cm
5,342
Tree-clinging Birds
Cotton Pygmy-goose
Nettapus coromandelianus
Discover the Cotton Pygmy-goose (Nettapus coromandelianus), one of the world's smallest ducks. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.
26-33 cm
746
Duck-like Birds
Crab-plover
Dromas ardeola
Discover the Crab-plover (Dromas ardeola), a unique wader with distinct black-and-white plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, nesting habits, and behaviors.
38-41 cm
796
Waders
crested hawk eagle
Nisaetus cirrhatus
Discover the Crested Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus cirrhatus). Learn about its size, diverse plumage, forest habitat, and hunting behavior in this complete guide.
58-77 cm
1,820
crested serpent eagle
Spilornis cheela
Learn about the Crested Serpent Eagle (Spilornis cheela). Discover its habitat, snake-eating diet, physical features, and tips for birdwatchers.
56-74 cm
1,602
Crested Treeswift
Hemiprocne coronata
Discover the Crested Treeswift (Hemiprocne coronata), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
20-23 cm
831
Perching Birds
Crimson-backed Sunbird
Leptocoma minima
Discover the Crimson-backed Sunbird (Leptocoma minima). Learn about this vibrant bird's habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert tips for birdwatching.
10-10 cm
770
Perching Birds
Curlew Sandpiper
Calidris ferruginea
Discover the Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea). Learn about its migration, physical characteristics, habitat, and tips for spotting this unique arctic wader.
18-23 cm
733
Waders
Least Concern
Dark-fronted Babbler
Dumetia atriceps
Discover the Dark-fronted Babbler (Dumetia atriceps), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips here.
12-13 cm
733
Perching Birds
Desert Wheatear
Oenanthe deserti
Discover the Desert Wheatear (Oenanthe deserti). Learn about its unique buff plumage, desert habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this remarkable species.
14-15 cm
684
Perching Birds
desert whitethroat
Curruca curruca
Explore the desert whitethroat (Sylvia minula), a small warbler adapted to arid regions. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and diet in our expert guide.
13-13 cm
1,538
Perching Birds