Tamil Nadu Birds

437 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
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

2,513

Grey White

Perching Birds

dollarbird Least Concern
dollarbird

Eurystomus orientalis

Discover the Oriental Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis), a stunning green and blue roller found across Asia. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique aerial hunting skills.

28-28 cm

4,180

Green Blue

Perching Birds

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

1,732

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Eastern Grass-owl

Tyto longimembris

Discover the Eastern Grass-owl (Tyto longimembris), a elusive nocturnal hunter. Learn about its habitat, physical features, and conservation status today.

32-38 cm

1,772

Buff White

Night 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

2,080

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

1,957

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

4,175

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.

23-28 cm

2,725

Green Purple

Upland Ground Birds

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

1,712

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

5,068

Brown Black

Upland Ground Birds

eurasian coot 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.

36-42 cm

2,889

Black White

Duck-like 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

2,725

Brown White

Waders

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.

29-36 cm

3,640

Grey White

Birds of Prey

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

1,883

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

3,577

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Eurasian Sparrowhawk 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

1,859

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

5,480

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

1,879

Grey Chestnut

Duck-like Birds

Eurasian Woodcock 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

1,863

Brown Black

Waders

Eurasian Wryneck 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

1,812

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

European Bee-eater 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

1,935

Yellow Green

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

1,612

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.

40-45 cm

3,174

Brown Pink

Seabirds

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

1,687

Olive White

Perching Birds