Karnataka Birds

444 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Dusky Crag Martin

Ptyonoprogne concolor

Discover the Dusky Crag Martin (Ptyonoprogne concolor), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birding tips.

12-13 cm

700

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Eastern Imperial Eagle

Aquila heliaca

Discover the majestic Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca). Learn about this rare bird of prey's physical appearance, diet, habitat, and conservation status.

72-84 cm

888

Dark Brown Gold

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Eastern Yellow Wagtail

Motacilla tschutschensis

Discover the Eastern Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla tschutschensis). Learn about this vibrant yellow perching bird's habitat, diet, identification, and nesting habits.

15-17 cm

776

Yellow Olive

Perching Birds

Endangered
egyptian vulture

Neophron percnopterus

Learn about the Egyptian vulture, the intelligent 'Pharaoh's chicken' known for using tools. Discover its habitat, diet, and conservation status.

60-70 cm

2,992

White Black

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
emerald dove

Chalcophaps indica

Discover the beautiful Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica). Learn about its emerald wings, habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive bird guide.

27-27 cm

1,718

Green Brown
Least Concern
Eurasian Buzzard

Buteo buteo

Discover the Eurasian Buzzard (Buteo buteo), a common bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert tips for birdwatching.

40-58 cm

725

Brown White

Birds of Prey

eurasian collared dove Least Concern
eurasian collared dove

Streptopelia decaocto

Discover the Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto), a common urban bird with a rapidly expanding global range. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.

32-32 cm

3,878

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
eurasian coot

Fulica atra

Discover the Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra). Learn about its physical features, unique lobed feet, habitat, diet, and behavior in our comprehensive guide.

36-38 cm

1,665

Grey Black
Least Concern
Eurasian Crag Martin

Ptyonoprogne rupestris

Discover the Eurasian Crag Martin (Ptyonoprogne rupestris). Learn about its cliff-dwelling habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and nesting behaviors today.

14-15 cm

722

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
eurasian curlew

Numenius arquata

Learn about the Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata), Europe's largest wading bird. Discover its unique long bill, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

50-60 cm

1,682

Black Grey
Least Concern
eurasian hobby

Falco subbuteo

Learn about the Eurasian Hobby (Falco subbuteo), a small, agile falcon known for its incredible speed and ability to catch dragonflies in mid-air.

27-30 cm

2,638

Brown Grey
Eurasian Oystercatcher Near Threatened
Eurasian Oystercatcher

Haematopus ostralegus

Discover the Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus), a striking black and white wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.

40-45 cm

836

Black White

Waders

Least Concern
eurasian roller

Coracias garrulus

Discover the stunning Eurasian Roller (Coracias garrulus), Europe's only roller species. Learn about its vibrant colors, habitat, diet, and where to spot this beautiful migratory bird.

31-31 cm

2,470

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Eurasian Sparrowhawk

Accipiter nisus

Discover the Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus), a skilled bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, hunting behavior, nesting habits, and conservation status.

28-41 cm

759

Grey White

Birds of Prey

eurasian spoonbill Least Concern
eurasian spoonbill

Platalea leucorodia

Learn about the Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), a unique wading bird with a spoon-shaped bill. Explore its habitat, diet, and physical traits.

80-90 cm

4,247

White Yellow

Waders

Least Concern
Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

Discover the Eurasian Wigeon (Mareca penelope). Learn about this distinct duck's physical appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

42-52 cm

798

Grey Chestnut

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Eurasian Woodcock

Scolopax rusticola

Discover the Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola), a master of camouflage. Learn about this unique wader's habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips.

33-38 cm

776

Brown Black

Waders

Least Concern
Eurasian Wryneck

Jynx torquilla

Discover the Eurasian Wryneck (Jynx torquilla), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its cryptic appearance, specialized diet, nesting habits, and behavior.

16-17 cm

780

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
European Bee-eater

Merops apiaster

Discover the vibrant European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster). Learn about its identification, diet, nesting habits, and the best tips for spotting this colorful bird.

27-29 cm

856

Yellow Green

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Eyebrowed Thrush

Turdus obscurus

Discover the Eyebrowed Thrush (Turdus obscurus), a striking migratory bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification tips, and unique behavior in this guide.

21-23 cm

766

Brown Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Flame-throated Bulbul

Rubigula gularis

Discover the Flame-throated Bulbul (Rubigula gularis). Learn about this vibrant yellow perching bird's habitat, identification, diet, and unique nesting habits.

18-19 cm

675

Yellow Orange

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
flesh footed shearwater

Ardenna carneipes

Learn about the flesh-footed shearwater (Ardenna carneipes), a unique seabird known for its pink feet, deep-diving skills, and long-distance migrations.

41-45 cm

2,015

Grey Black
Least Concern
Forest Wagtail

Dendronanthus indicus

Discover the Forest Wagtail (Dendronanthus indicus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its olive and white plumage, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

16-18 cm

707

Olive White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Fork-tailed Drongo-cuckoo

Surniculus dicruroides

Discover the Fork-tailed Drongo-cuckoo (Surniculus dicruroides). Learn about its unique physical appearance, behavior, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

23-25 cm

743

Black White

Perching Birds