Karnataka Birds

444 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Indian Blue Robin

Larvivora brunnea

Discover the Indian Blue Robin (Larvivora brunnea), a stunning migratory bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

13-15 cm

749

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

indian cormorant Least Concern
indian cormorant

Phalacrocorax fuscicollis

Discover the Indian Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis). Learn about its unique blue eyes, pursuit-diving diet, and habitat in the Indian Subcontinent.

63-63 cm

3,265

Black Grey

Seabirds

indian courser Near Threatened
indian courser

Cursorius coromandelicus

Discover the Indian Courser (Cursorius coromandelicus). Learn about its dry-land habitat, unique running behavior, physical features, and diet.

23-23 cm

1,862

Grey Pink
Least Concern
Indian Cuckoo

Cuculus micropterus

Discover the Indian Cuckoo (Cuculus micropterus), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its grey and white plumage, unique habitat, and distinct vocalizations.

31-33 cm

831

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Indian Cuckooshrike

Coracina macei

Discover the Indian Cuckooshrike (Coracina macei), a distinctive grey perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.

20-25 cm

696

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Indian Golden Oriole

Oriolus kundoo

Discover the vibrant Indian Golden Oriole (Oriolus kundoo). Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this stunning bird.

24-25 cm

714

Yellow Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
indian grey hornbill

Ocyceros birostris

Learn about the Indian grey hornbill (Ocyceros birostris), a unique urban bird known for its distinct casque, nesting habits, and arboreal lifestyle in India.

50-50 cm

3,812

Grey White

Perching Birds

indian nightjar Least Concern
indian nightjar

Caprimulgus asiaticus

Discover the Indian Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus). Learn about its nocturnal behavior, camouflage, habitat, and unique call in our comprehensive guide.

24-24 cm

1,546

Black Brown
Least Concern
Indian Nuthatch

Sitta castanea

Discover the Indian Nuthatch (Sitta castanea), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical features, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in India.

12-13 cm

658

Grey Chestnut

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Indian Paradise-flycatcher

Terpsiphone paradisi

Discover the Indian Paradise-flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi). Learn about its appearance, breeding habits, diet, and tips for spotting this elegant bird.

19-50 cm

820

White Black

Perching Birds

indian peafowl Least Concern
indian peafowl

Pavo cristatus

Learn about the Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), the national bird of India. Discover its habitat, omnivorous diet, and stunning cobalt-blue plumage.

90-230 cm

4,248

Blue Green

Upland Ground Birds

Least Concern
Indian Pitta

Pitta brachyura

Discover the Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura), a stunning, colorful perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, and tips for spotting this elusive species.

17-19 cm

722

Green Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
indian pond heron

Ardeola grayii

Learn about the Indian Pond Heron (Paddybird). Explore its amazing camouflage, diet, habitat, and unique fishing techniques in this comprehensive guide.

42-45 cm

4,534

Brown Yellow

Waders

indian robin Least Concern
indian robin

Copsychus fulicatus

Learn about the Indian Robin (Saxicoloides fulicatus). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and behavior across the Indian subcontinent in our guide.

19-19 cm

4,961

Black Brown

Perching Birds

indian roller Near Threatened
indian roller

Coracias benghalensis

Discover the vibrant Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis), a stunning blue and green bird known for its aerial displays. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.

33-33 cm

5,350

Blue Green

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Indian Scimitar-babbler

Pomatorhinus horsfieldii

Discover the Indian Scimitar-babbler (Pomatorhinus horsfieldii). Learn about its unique curved bill, forest habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching.

19-22 cm

710

Dark Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
indian scops owl

Otus bakkamoena

Discover the Indian Scops Owl (Otus bakkamoena). Learn about its 23-25 cm size, nocturnal behavior, habitat, and how to spot this camouflaged bird.

23-25 cm

1,476

Brown
Least Concern
indian silverbill

Euodice malabarica

Discover the Indian silverbill (Euodice malabarica), a small finch with a silver bill found in dry scrub and grasslands across the Indian Subcontinent.

11-12 cm

3,693

Brown White

Perching Birds

Endangered
Indian Skimmer

Rynchops albicollis

Discover the unique Indian Skimmer (Rynchops albicollis). Learn about its distinct bill, riverine habitat, endangered status, and tips for birdwatchers.

40-43 cm

797

Black White

Seabirds

indian spot billed duck Least Concern
indian spot billed duck

Anas poecilorhyncha

Discover the Indian Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha). Learn about its unique red-spotted bill, freshwater habitats, diet, and behavior in the wild.

58-63 cm

3,916

Grey Black

Duck-like Birds

Near Threatened
Indian Spotted Eagle

Clanga hastata

Discover the Indian Spotted Eagle (Clanga hastata). Learn about this rare bird of prey, its unique physical appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

59-67 cm

824

Brown Buff

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Indian Swiftlet

Aerodramus unicolor

Discover the Indian Swiftlet (Aerodramus unicolor). Learn about this agile tree-clinging bird, its physical appearance, diet, and unique nesting behaviors.

12-13 cm

740

Brown Grey

Tree-clinging Birds

indian thick knee Least Concern
indian thick knee

Burhinus indicus

Learn about the Indian thick-knee (Burhinus indicus), a nocturnal ground bird with large yellow eyes and excellent camouflage found across South Asia.

36-39 cm

3,324

Brown White

Waders

Critically Endangered
indian vulture

Gyps indicus

Discover the Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus). Learn about its habitat, diet of carrion, and the critical conservation efforts to save this endangered scavenger.

89-103 cm

3,267

Black Brown

Birds of Prey