Karnataka Birds

444 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Fulvous Whistling-duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

Discover the Fulvous Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna bicolor). Learn about its unique cinnamon plumage, whistling calls, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.

45-53 cm

808

Cinnamon Black

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
Gadwall

Mareca strepera

Learn about the Gadwall (Mareca strepera), a subtle yet fascinating dabbling duck. Discover its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

46-56 cm

864

Grey Brown

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
garganey

Spatula querquedula

Discover the Garganey (Anas querquedula), a small migratory dabbling duck. Learn about its habitat, diet, and the male's distinctive white eye stripe.

37-41 cm

1,863

Grey White
Least Concern
glossy ibis

Plegadis falcinellus

Discover the Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus). Learn about its sickle-shaped bill, wetland habitats, diet, and global migration patterns in our expert guide.

55-65 cm

2,104

Black Brown
Least Concern
Golden-fronted Leafbird

Chloropsis aurifrons

Discover the Golden-fronted Leafbird (Chloropsis aurifrons). Learn about its vibrant green plumage, golden forehead, unique behaviors, habitat, and nesting habits.

18-20 cm

718

Green Golden

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Golden-headed Cisticola

Cisticola exilis

Discover the Golden-headed Cisticola (Cisticola exilis). Learn about this vibrant perching bird's appearance, breeding habits, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

9-11 cm

712

Gold Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
great bittern

Botaurus stellaris

Discover the secretive Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris). Learn about its unique booming call, cryptic camouflage, reedbed habitat, and diet in our guide.

70-80 cm

2,592

Yellow Black
great cormorant Least Concern
great cormorant

Phalacrocorax carbo

Learn about the Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo). Discover its habitat, diet, and unique diving behaviors in this comprehensive guide for bird enthusiasts.

80-100 cm

3,233

Black Grey

Seabirds

great egret Least Concern
great egret

Ardea alba

Discover the Great Egret (Casmerodius albus). Learn about its white plumage, hunting behavior, and wetland habitats in our comprehensive guide.

90-102 cm

4,426

White

Waders

Least Concern
Great Grey Shrike

Lanius excubitor

Discover the Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor). Learn about this unique predatory perching bird, its striking grey and black plumage, habitat, and diet.

22-26 cm

723

Grey Black

Perching Birds

Great Hornbill Vulnerable
Great Hornbill

Buceros bicornis

Discover the majestic Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, unique nesting behavior, and conservation status today.

95-120 cm

775

Black Yellow

Tree-clinging Birds

Critically Endangered
great indian bustard

Ardeotis nigriceps

Learn about the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps). Explore facts about its size, habitat, diet, and why this majestic bird is critically endangered.

92-122 cm

1,456

Brown White
Endangered
Great Knot

Calidris tenuirostris

Discover the Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris), a fascinating migratory wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.

26-28 cm

816

Grey White

Waders

Near Threatened
Great Thick-knee

Esacus recurvirostris

Discover the Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris), a unique wader known for its large size, distinct beak, and grey plumage. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.

50-57 cm

784

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
greater coucal

Centropus sinensis

Explore the life of the Greater Coucal (Crow Pheasant). Learn about its unique non-parasitic nature, coppery wings, and deep resonant calls.

48-48 cm

4,900

Orange Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Greater Crested Tern

Thalasseus bergii

Explore the world of the Greater Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii). Our expert guide covers its physical traits, breeding habits, and where to spot them.

45-49 cm

792

White Grey

Seabirds

greater flamingo Least Concern
greater flamingo

Phoenicopterus roseus

Learn about the Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus). Explore facts about their pink plumage, saltwater habitats, diet, and unique breeding behaviors.

125-145 cm

4,093

Pink White

Waders

Least Concern
greater painted snipe

Rostratula benghalensis

Discover the unique world of the Greater Painted Snipe. Learn about its polyandrous breeding, colorful plumage, and wetland habitats in our expert guide.

25-25 cm

1,502

Grey Brown
Least Concern
Greater Racquet-tailed Drongo

Dicrurus paradiseus

Discover the Greater Racquet-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus). Learn about this unique bird's physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

32-65 cm

767

Black

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Greater Spotted Eagle

Clanga clanga

Discover the Greater Spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga). Learn about this rare bird of prey, its dark brown plumage, unique habitat, and why it is currently vulnerable.

59-71 cm

836

Dark Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

Discover the Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.

64-81 cm

737

Grey-brown White

Duck-like Birds

green bee eater Least Concern
green bee eater

Merops orientalis

Learn about the Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis), a vibrant bird found across Africa and Asia known for its stunning plumage and expert insect-hunting skills.

16-18 cm

6,317

Green Brown

Perching Birds

Near Threatened
green imperial pigeon

Ducula aenea

Learn about the Green Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aenea), a large forest bird known for its metallic green plumage and distinct deep cooing voice.

43-47 cm

1,537

Green Grey
Least Concern
Green Sandpiper

Tringa ochropus

Discover the Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus), a distinct wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical appearance, and expert birdwatching tips for sightings.

21-24 cm

771

Dark Brown White

Waders