Karnataka Birds

444 bird species    -: 3 Critically Endangered

Least Concern
Green Warbler

Phylloscopus nitidus

Discover the Green Warbler (Phylloscopus nitidus), a vibrant perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers.

10-12 cm

803

Bright Green Yellowish-white

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Greenish Warbler

Phylloscopus trochiloides

Discover the Greenish Warbler (Phylloscopus trochiloides). Learn about its olive-green appearance, unique habitat, migration patterns, and expert birding tips.

10-12 cm

798

Olive-green Greyish-white

Perching Birds

grey francolin Least Concern
grey francolin

Ortygornis pondicerianus

Learn about the Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus), known as the Teetar. Explore its habitat, diet, behavior, and unique features in our expert guide.

33-33 cm

4,284

Grey Brown

Upland Ground Birds

grey headed fish eagle Near Threatened
grey headed fish eagle

Icthyophaga ichthyaetus

Learn about the Grey-headed Fish Eagle (lcthyophanga ichthyaetus). A detailed guide on its physical traits, specialized fish-hunting diet, and forest habitat.

69-74 cm

2,694

Brown Grey

Birds of Prey

grey heron Least Concern
grey heron

Ardea cinerea

Learn about the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea), a tall wading bird found in wetlands. Discover its habitat, diet, breeding habits, and behavior in this guide.

90-98 cm

4,315

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Grey Junglefowl

Gallus sonneratii

Discover the Grey Junglefowl (Gallus sonneratii), a unique upland ground bird native to India. Learn about its striking grey and yellow plumage, diet, and habitat.

38-80 cm

791

Grey Yellow

Upland Ground Birds

Vulnerable
Grey Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

Discover the Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola), a fascinating wader. Learn about its physical appearance, migratory habitat, diet, and expert birdwatching tips.

27-31 cm

842

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Grey Wagtail

Motacilla cinerea

Discover the Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea), a striking perching bird known for its yellow plumage and rhythmic tail-bobbing. Learn about its habits today.

17-20 cm

748

Grey Yellow

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-bellied Cuckoo

Cacomantis passerinus

Discover the Grey-bellied Cuckoo (Cacomantis passerinus). Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and unique breeding habits in this expert guide.

22-24 cm

786

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-breasted Prinia

Prinia hodgsonii

Discover the Grey-breasted Prinia (Prinia hodgsonii). Learn about its physical appearance, unique habitat, insect-based diet, and top tips for birdwatching.

11-13 cm

731

Grey White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-fronted Green-pigeon

Treron affinis

Discover the Grey-fronted Green-pigeon (Treron affinis), a unique perching bird. Learn about its green and grey plumage, diet, habitat, and birdwatching tips.

27-28 cm

811

Green Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher

Culicicapa ceylonensis

Discover the Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher (Culicicapa ceylonensis). Learn about its vibrant yellow plumage, unique behavior, diet, and prime birding habitats.

12-13 cm

851

Yellow Grey

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Grey-headed Lapwing

Vanellus cinereus

Discover the Grey-headed Lapwing (Vanellus cinereus), a striking wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and key identification tips for birdwatchers.

34-37 cm

743

Grey White

Waders

Least Concern
Grey-necked Bunting

Emberiza buchanani

Discover the Grey-necked Bunting (Emberiza buchanani). Learn about its unique grey and brown plumage, migratory habits, nesting behavior, and birding tips.

15-16 cm

685

Grey Brown

Perching Birds

Least Concern
gull billed tern

Gelochelidon nilotica

Learn about the Gull-billed Tern (Gelochelidon nilotica), a unique bird known for its gull-like bill and diverse diet of insects and small vertebrates.

35-38 cm

1,593

White Grey
Least Concern
Hair-crested Drongo

Dicrurus hottentottus

Discover the Hair-crested Drongo (Dicrurus hottentottus). Learn about its unique physical features, diet, habitat, and expert tips for spotting this bird.

28-32 cm

695

Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Heart-spotted Woodpecker

Hemicircus canente

Discover the Heart-spotted Woodpecker (Hemicircus canente). Learn about its unique black and white plumage, forest habitat, diet, and behavior in the wild.

15-16 cm

764

Black White

Tree-clinging Birds

Least Concern
Himalayan Buzzard

Buteo refectus

Discover the Himalayan Buzzard (Buteo refectus), a magnificent bird of prey. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, hunting habits, and conservation status.

45-54 cm

759

Brown White

Birds of Prey

Least Concern
Himalayan Rubythroat

Calliope pectoralis

Discover the Himalayan Rubythroat (Calliope pectoralis). Learn about this stunning bird's appearance, high-altitude habitat, diet, and expert birding tips.

14-16 cm

725

Olive-brown Red

Perching Birds

Horsfields Bushlark Least Concern
Horsfields Bushlark

Mirafra javanica

Discover the Horsfield's Bushlark (Mirafra javanica), a small, brown perching bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, unique behavior, and expert birdwatching tips.

12-15 cm

722

Brown Buff

Perching Birds

house crow Least Concern
house crow

Corvus splendens

Discover the House Crow (Corvus splendens). Learn about its urban habitat, diverse diet, physical features, and behavior in this comprehensive guide.

40-40 cm

3,879

Black Grey

Perching Birds

house sparrow Least Concern
house sparrow

Passer domesticus

Discover the House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), the world's most widespread wild bird. Learn about its habitat, diet, appearance, and fascinating adaptability.

15-15 cm

5,586

Brown Black

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Humes Leaf-warbler

Phylloscopus humei

Discover the Hume's Leaf-warbler (Phylloscopus humei). Learn about this small, vibrant perching bird, its unique habitat, diet, and expert birding identification tips.

10-11 cm

707

Green White

Perching Birds

Least Concern
Indian Blackbird

Turdus simillimus

Discover the Indian Blackbird (Turdus simillimus). Learn about its unique physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for spotting this beautiful thrush.

19-22 cm

702

Black Orange

Perching Birds