Karnataka Birds
444 bird species -: 3 Critically Endangered
intermediate egret
Ardea intermedia
Learn about the Intermediate Egret (Mesophoyx intermedia), its unique physical traits, wetland habitats, diet, and how to distinguish it from other egrets.
65-72 cm
2,782
Waders
Least Concern
isabelline shrike
Lanius isabellinus
Learn about the Isabelline Shrike (Lanius isabellinus), a predatory bird known for its sandy plumage and the unique habit of impaling prey on thorns.
17-17 cm
3,188
Perching Birds
Isabelline Wheatear
Oenanthe isabellina
Discover the Isabelline Wheatear (Oenanthe isabellina). Learn about its identification, unique behaviors, migratory patterns, and habitat in this expert guide.
15-17 cm
655
Perching Birds
Jack Snipe
Lymnocryptes minimus
Discover the elusive Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus). Learn about this unique wading bird's habitat, diet, identification, and expert birding tips today.
17-19 cm
811
Waders
jacobin cuckoo
Clamator jacobinus
Learn about the Jacobin Cuckoo (Pied Crested Cuckoo), the legendary harbinger of the monsoon. Explore its habitat, diet, migration, and unique physical features.
33-33 cm
3,864
Perching Birds
Jerdons Baza
Aviceda jerdoni
Discover the Jerdon's Baza (Aviceda jerdoni), a unique bird of prey. Learn about its size, physical appearance, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
41-48 cm
811
Birds of Prey
Jerdons Leafbird
Chloropsis jerdoni
Discover the Jerdon's Leafbird (Chloropsis jerdoni). Learn about this vibrant green perching bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and top birdwatching tips.
17-19 cm
697
Perching Birds
Jerdons Nightjar
Caprimulgus atripennis
Discover the Jerdon's Nightjar (Caprimulgus atripennis), a nocturnal bird species. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.
24-26 cm
754
Night Birds
jungle babbler
Argya striata
Learn about the Jungle Babbler, the social 'Seven Sisters' bird of India. Explore their habitat, behavior, diet, and unique group living habits.
25-25 cm
4,411
Perching Birds
Least Concern
jungle bush quail
Perdicula asiatica
Learn about the Jungle Bush Quail (Perdicula asiatica). Discover its habitat, unique physical traits, diet, and behavior across the Indian subcontinent.
17-17 cm
3,307
Upland Ground Birds
Jungle Myna
Acridotheres fuscus
Discover the Jungle Myna (Acridotheres fuscus), a distinctive perching bird. Learn about its gray-black appearance, diet, nesting habits, and birdwatching tips.
23-26 cm
690
Perching Birds
Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus
Discover the Jungle Nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus), a mysterious nocturnal bird. Learn about its grey and black plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
21-24 cm
789
Night Birds
jungle owlet
Glaucidium radiatum
Learn about the Jungle Owlet (Glaucidium radiatum), a small barred owl native to India. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and birdwatching tips.
20-20 cm
1,778
Jungle Prinia
Prinia sylvatica
Discover the Jungle Prinia (Prinia sylvatica), a unique perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical features, diet, and birdwatching tips in this guide.
15-18 cm
747
Perching Birds
Least Concern
knob billed duck
Sarkidiornis melanotos
Explore the Knob-billed Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos). Learn about its unique physical features, tropical wetland habitat, diet, and behavior in this guide.
56-76 cm
4,068
Duck-like Birds
large grey babbler
Argya malcolmi
Discover the Large Grey Babbler (Argya malcolmi). Learn about its social behavior, distinctive white tail feathers, and habitat across the Indian subcontinent.
28-28 cm
3,390
Perching Birds
Large Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx sparverioides
Discover the Large Hawk-Cuckoo (Hierococcyx sparverioides). Learn about its grey and white plumage, unique behavior, and where to spot this elusive bird.
38-40 cm
845
Perching Birds
Large-billed Crow
Corvus macrorhynchos
Discover the Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this comprehensive bird guide.
46-59 cm
690
Perching Birds
Large-billed Leaf-warbler
Phylloscopus magnirostris
Discover the Large-billed Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus magnirostris). Learn about its olive-brown appearance, unique habitat, insect-based diet, and nesting habits.
12-14 cm
718
Perching Birds
Least Concern
laughing dove
Spilopelia senegalensis
Discover the Laughing Dove (Spilopelia senegalensis), a small pigeon found across Africa, the Middle East, and India. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique call.
27-27 cm
5,908
Upland Ground Birds
lesser adjutant
Leptoptilos javanicus
Discover the Lesser Adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus). Learn about this large, shy stork's habitat, diet, and conservation status in Asia's wetlands.
110-120 cm
2,137
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Discover the Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus). Learn about its physical appearance, coastal habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert birdwatching tips.
51-64 cm
782
Seabirds
Lesser Coucal
Centropus bengalensis
Discover the Lesser Coucal (Centropus bengalensis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this elusive species.
33-42 cm
821
Perching Birds
Lesser Cuckoo
Cuculus poliocephalus
Discover the Lesser Cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its grey and white appearance, habitat, diet, and key birdwatching tips.
25-27 cm
802
Perching Birds