Karnataka Birds

444 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Whiskered Tern

Chlidonias hybrida

Discover the Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida), a graceful marsh bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and expert tips for birdwatching.

23-29 cm

732

Grey White

Seabirds

Least Concern
white breasted waterhen

Amaurornis phoenicurus

Learn about the White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus). Explore its habitat, diet, physical traits, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.

32-32 cm

3,986

Black White

Duck-like Birds

Least Concern
white eyed buzzard

Butastur teesa

Discover the White-eyed Buzzard (Butastur teesa). Learn about its unique white iris, South Asian habitat, hunting behavior, and identification tips.

43-43 cm

2,843

Brown White

Birds of Prey

white stork Least Concern
white stork

Ciconia ciconia

Discover the White Stork (Ciconia ciconia). Learn about its impressive migration, nesting habits, diet, and the legends surrounding this iconic large bird.

100-125 cm

4,075

White Black

Waders

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white throated kingfisher Least Concern
white throated kingfisher

Halcyon smyrnensis

Discover the White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis), a stunning blue and white bird found across Asia. Learn about its diverse diet, habitat, and unique behaviors.

27-28 cm

4,695

Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White Wagtail

Motacilla alba

Discover the White Wagtail (Motacilla alba), a charming perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful birdwatching.

16-19 cm

758

White Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Blue Flycatcher

Cyornis pallidipes

Discover the White-bellied Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis pallidipes). Learn about this striking bird's habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips today.

13-15 cm

717

Dark Blue White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Drongo

Dicrurus caerulescens

Discover the White-bellied Drongo (Dicrurus caerulescens). Learn about its unique physical traits, insect-heavy diet, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.

23-25 cm

706

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Minivet

Pericrocotus erythropygius

Discover the White-bellied Minivet (Pericrocotus erythropygius). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, diet, and conservation status in this guide.

17-19 cm

775

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Treepie

Dendrocitta leucogastra

Discover the White-bellied Treepie (Dendrocitta leucogastra). Explore its unique physical appearance, forest habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

45-50 cm

774

White Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-bellied Woodpecker

Dryocopus javensis

Discover the White-bellied Woodpecker (Dryocopus javensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in this expert guide for birdwatchers.

40-48 cm

766

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-browed Bulbul

Pycnonotus luteolus

Discover the White-browed Bulbul (Pycnonotus luteolus). Learn about its olive plumage, distinct white eyebrow, habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

19-20 cm

695

Olive White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-browed Wagtail

Motacilla maderaspatensis

Discover the White-browed Wagtail (Motacilla maderaspatensis). Learn about its striking black and white plumage, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatching.

19-21 cm

734

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-cheeked Barbet

Psilopogon viridis

Discover the White-cheeked Barbet (Psilopogon viridis), a vibrant green bird native to India. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding, and expert birding tips.

21-23 cm

757

Green White

Tree-clinging Birds

Near Threatened
White-naped Tit

Machlolophus nuchalis

Discover the White-naped Tit (Machlolophus nuchalis), a rare and striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique appearance, diet, and conservation status.

13-13 cm

695

Black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-naped Woodpecker

Chrysocolaptes festivus

Discover the White-naped Woodpecker (Chrysocolaptes festivus). Learn about this striking bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for successful sighting.

31-35 cm

758

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-rumped Munia

Lonchura striata

Discover the White-rumped Munia (Lonchura striata), a charming perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this expert guide.

10-12 cm

751

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-rumped Shama

Copsychus malabaricus

Discover the White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus). Learn about its striking black and chestnut plumage, beautiful song, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

21-28 cm

661

Black Chestnut

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-rumped Spinetail

Zoonavena sylvatica

Discover the White-rumped Spinetail (Zoonavena sylvatica), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

11-12 cm

737

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
White-spotted Fantail

Rhipidura albogularis

Discover the White-spotted Fantail (Rhipidura albogularis). Learn about this agile bird's habitat, diet, breeding habits, and tips for successful birdwatching.

17-19 cm

693

Greyish-black White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
White-winged Tern

Chlidonias leucopterus

Discover the White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus), a striking migratory seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and identification tips.

23-27 cm

761

Black White

Seabirds

Least Concern
wilsons storm petrel

Oceanites oceanicus

Learn about Wilson's Storm Petrel (Oceanites oceanicus), one of the world's most abundant seabirds, known for its incredible migrations and pelagic lifestyle.

15-19 cm

1,817

Brown White
Least Concern
wire tailed swallow

Hirundo smithii

Discover the wire-tailed swallow (Hirundo smithii). Learn about its unique wire-like tail, chestnut cap, diet, and behavior in Africa and Asia.

14-14 cm

3,816

White Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Wood Sandpiper

Tringa glareola

Discover the Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola), a graceful wading bird. Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory habits, diet, and nesting behavior today.

19-21 cm

774

Brown White

Waders