Karnataka Birds

444 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Blue-eared Kingfisher

Alcedo meninting

Discover the Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birdwatching tips.

16-17 cm

764

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Blue-faced Malkoha

Phaenicophaeus viridirostris

Discover the Blue-faced Malkoha (Phaenicophaeus viridirostris), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.

39-40 cm

739

Green Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Blue-tailed Bee-eater

Merops philippinus

Discover the vibrant Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus). Learn about its identification, diet, nesting habits, and expert tips for birdwatching enthusiasts.

23-26 cm

788

Green Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher

Cyornis rubeculoides

Discover the Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis rubeculoides). Learn about its vibrant plumage, unique habitat, diet, and expert tips for successful spotting.

14-15 cm

745

Blue Orange

Perching Birds

bluethroat Least Concern
bluethroat

Luscinia svecica

Learn about the bluethroat (Luscinia svecica), a stunning migratory bird known for its iridescent blue bib, unique subspecies, and fascinating breeding habits.

15-15 cm

4,055

Blue Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Blyths Pipit

Anthus godlewskii

Discover the Blyth's Pipit (Anthus godlewskii), a fascinating perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

16-18 cm

736

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Blyths Reed-warbler

Acrocephalus dumetorum

Discover the Blyth's Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum), a fascinating olive-brown perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique identification tips.

12-14 cm

829

Olive-brown Whitish

Perching Birds

bonellis eagle Least Concern
bonellis eagle

Aquila fasciata

Learn all about the Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata). Discover its size, hunting habits, rocky habitats, and conservation status in this expert guide.

65-72 cm

1,917

Brown Grey
Least Concern
Booted Eagle

Hieraaetus pennatus

Discover the Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus), a small but powerful bird of prey. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.

45-53 cm

849

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Booted Warbler

Iduna caligata

Discover the Booted Warbler (Iduna caligata), a small, fascinating perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and birdwatching tips here.

11-13 cm

799

Brown White

Perching Birds

brahminy kite Least Concern
brahminy kite

Haliastur indus

Learn about the Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus), a stunning raptor with chestnut plumage and white head found near water bodies from India to Australia.

48-48 cm

3,151

Brown White

Birds of Prey

brahminy starling   brahminy myna Least Concern
brahminy starling brahminy myna

Sturnia pagodarum

Discover the Brahminy Starling (Sturnia pagodarum). Learn about its unique black crest, habitat in dry open country, and its diverse diet in this expert guide.

21-21 cm

4,856

Orange Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bridled Tern

Onychoprion anaethetus

Discover the Bridled Tern (Onychoprion anaethetus), a graceful tropical seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and nesting habits in our guide.

30-32 cm

804

Grey White

Seabirds

Vulnerable
Bristled Grassbird

Schoenicola striatus

Discover the Bristled Grassbird (Schoenicola striatus). Learn about its unique physical traits, grassland habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this rare species.

16-17 cm

697

Brown White

Perching Birds

Vulnerable
Broad-billed Sandpiper

Calidris falcinellus

Discover the Broad-billed Sandpiper (Calidris falcinellus). Learn about its unique physical traits, migratory habits, wetland habitat, and essential birding tips.

16-18 cm

724

Grey White

Waders

Near Threatened
Broad-tailed Grassbird

Schoenicola platyurus

Discover the Broad-tailed Grassbird (Schoenicola platyurus). Learn about this elusive perching bird's unique identification, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

17-19 cm

707

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Bronze-winged Jacana

Metopidius indicus

Discover the Bronze-winged Jacana (Metopidius indicus). Learn about this unique wader's appearance, wetland habitat, diet, and tips for successful birdwatching.

28-31 cm

759

Black Bronze

Waders

Least Concern
Bronzed Drongo

Dicrurus aeneus

Discover the Bronzed Drongo (Dicrurus aeneus), a striking perching bird. Learn about its metallic plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers in Asia.

22-24 cm

755

Black Blue

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Brown Boobook

Ninox scutulata

Discover the Brown Boobook (Ninox scutulata), a fascinating nocturnal raptor. Learn about its appearance, hunting habits, habitat, and tips for birdwatching.

27-33 cm

754

Brown White

Night Birds

brown crake Least Concern
brown crake

Zapornia akool

Learn about the Brown Crake (Amaurornis akool), a unique waterbird found in South and East Asia. Discover its habitat, diet, behavior, and birdwatching tips.

28-28 cm

1,652

Orange White
brown fish owl Least Concern
brown fish owl

Ketupa zeylonensis

Learn about the Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis), a unique raptor known for its fishing skills, distinct ear tufts, and unfeathered legs.

56-56 cm

1,503

Brown
Least Concern
Brown Rockchat

Oenanthe fusca

Discover the Brown Rockchat (Oenanthe fusca), a unique perching bird found in rocky terrains. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and birding tips.

16-18 cm

696

Brown Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Brown Shrike

Lanius cristatus

Discover the Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus), a fascinating migratory perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, physical traits, and expert birding tips.

17-20 cm

740

Brown White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Brown Wood-owl

Strix leptogrammica

Discover the Brown Wood-owl (Strix leptogrammica). Learn about its unique physical appearance, nocturnal hunting habits, forest habitat, and conservation status.

34-48 cm

774

Brown Cream

Night Birds