Karnataka Birds
444 bird species -: 3 Critically Endangered
Lesser Fish-eagle
Icthyophaga humilis
Discover the Lesser Fish-eagle (Icthyophaga humilis), a fascinating bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.
61-68 cm
812
Birds of Prey
Lesser Flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor
Discover the Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor), the smallest and most numerous flamingo species. Learn about their unique pink plumage, diet, and habitat.
80-105 cm
844
Waders
Least Concern
lesser frigatebird
Fregata ariel
Learn about the Lesser Frigatebird (Fregata ariel), the smallest frigatebird known for its red gular sac, aerial mastery, and unique kleptoparasitic feeding.
70-80 cm
1,325
Lesser Kestrel
Falco naumanni
Discover the Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni), a small, colonial bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and conservation status today.
27-33 cm
726
Birds of Prey
Least Concern
lesser whistling duck
Dendrocygna javanica
Learn about the Lesser Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna javanica), a nocturnal waterfowl from the Indian subcontinent known for its whistling call and chestnut rump.
42-42 cm
3,521
Duck-like Birds
lesser whitethroat
Curruca curruca
Learn about the Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca), a migratory warbler known for its grey plumage, bandit mask, and distinctive rattling song.
13-13 cm
2,613
Perching Birds
Lesser Yellownape
Picus chlorolophus
Discover the Lesser Yellownape (Picus chlorolophus), a vibrant tree-clinging bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
25-27 cm
701
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
little cormorant
Microcarbo niger
Explore the life of the Little Cormorant (Phalacrocorax niger). Learn about its habitat, diet of fish, diving behavior, and physical characteristics.
51-51 cm
3,764
Seabirds
Least Concern
little egret
Egretta garzetta
Discover the Little Egret (Egretta garzetta). Learn about its striking white plumage, unique hunting behaviors, and where to find this elegant wetland heron.
55-65 cm
4,156
Waders
little grebe
Tachybaptus ruficollis
Discover the Little Grebe (Dabchick), the smallest European grebe. Learn about its aquatic habitat, unique diving behavior, nesting habits, and diet.
25-29 cm
2,233
Little Spiderhunter
Arachnothera longirostra
Discover the Little Spiderhunter (Arachnothera longirostra). Learn about this olive-yellow bird's habitat, diet, unique nesting habits, and expert birding tips.
13-16 cm
706
Perching Birds
Least Concern
little stint
Calidris minuta
Learn about the Little Stint (Calidris minuta), one of the world's smallest shorebirds. Explore its migration, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
13-15 cm
1,584
Little Swift
Apus affinis
Discover the Little Swift (Apus affinis), a fascinating tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, distinct black and white plumage, habitat, and expert birdwatching tips.
12-14 cm
810
Tree-clinging Birds
Little Tern
Sternula albifrons
Discover the Little Tern (Sternula albifrons). Learn about this small seabird's physical traits, unique coastal habitat, diet, and essential conservation status.
21-25 cm
763
Seabirds
Long-billed Pipit
Anthus similis
Discover the Long-billed Pipit (Anthus similis). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and breeding habits in this comprehensive bird guide.
16-19 cm
709
Perching Birds
Long-legged Buzzard
Buteo rufinus
Discover the Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus). Learn about this impressive bird of prey's appearance, habitat, hunting behavior, and conservation status today.
50-65 cm
862
Birds of Prey
Long-tailed Shrike
Lanius schach
Discover the Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its appearance, diet, nesting habits, and expert tips for birdwatchers.
23-27 cm
731
Perching Birds
Long-toed Stint
Calidris subminuta
Discover the Long-toed Stint (Calidris subminuta). Learn about this small wader's habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert tips for identification and spotting.
14-15 cm
738
Waders
Lotens Sunbird
Cinnyris lotenius
Discover the Lotens Sunbird (Cinnyris lotenius), a stunning purple-black sunbird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.
12-13 cm
795
Perching Birds
Malabar Barbet
Psilopogon malabaricus
Discover the Malabar Barbet (Psilopogon malabaricus), a stunning green and red bird endemic to the Western Ghats. Learn about its habitat, diet, and behavior.
16-17 cm
745
Tree-clinging Birds
Malabar Grey Hornbill
Ocyceros griseus
Discover the Malabar Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros griseus), an endemic bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its appearance, diet, habitat, and birdwatching tips.
45-58 cm
715
Perching Birds
Malabar Lark
Galerida malabarica
Discover the Malabar Lark (Galerida malabarica), a unique perching bird native to India. Learn about its appearance, habitat, behavior, and birdwatching tips.
15-17 cm
702
Perching Birds
Malabar Pied Hornbill
Anthracoceros coronatus
Discover the Malabar Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus). Learn about its unique physical appearance, diet, habitat, and expert tips for birdwatching.
65-92 cm
735
Perching Birds
Least Concern
malabar trogon
Harpactes fasciatus
Discover the vibrant Malabar Trogon (Harpactes fasciatus), an orange and black insectivorous bird of Indian and Sri Lankan forests. Learn about its unique calls, habitat, and diet.
31-31 cm
3,747
Tree-clinging Birds