Gujarat Birds
409 bird species -: 6 Critically Endangered
Alpine Swift
Tachymarptis melba
Discover the Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba), a masters of the sky. Learn about their physical appearance, unique aerial behavior, and nesting habits in this comprehensive guide.
20-23 cm
811
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
amur falcon
Falco amurensis
Discover the Amur Falcon (Falco amurensis), a small raptor famous for its incredible long-distance migration from Siberia to Southern Africa.
28-31 cm
3,652
Birds of Prey
Arctic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
Discover the Arctic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus), a fascinating seabird known for its kleptoparasitic behavior. Learn about its habitat, diet, and biology.
41-46 cm
744
Seabirds
Least Concern
ashy crowned sparrow lark
Eremopterix griseus
Learn about the Ashy-crowned sparrow-lark (Eremopterix griseus), a unique ground bird of South Asia known for its striking flight displays and sandy plumage.
12-12 cm
3,650
Perching Birds
Least Concern
ashy drongo
Dicrurus leucophaeus
Learn about the Ashy Drongo (Dicrurus leucophaeus). Explore its unique grey plumage, forked tail, insect-rich diet, and wide distribution across South Asia.
29-29 cm
3,549
Perching Birds
Least Concern
ashy prinia
Prinia inornata
Learn about the Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis), a small, active warbler found in gardens and grasslands across the Indian Subcontinent.
13-13 cm
6,627
Perching Birds
Ashy Woodswallow
Artamus fuscus
Discover the Ashy Woodswallow (Artamus fuscus), a unique perching bird. Learn about its ashy-grey plumage, insect-based diet, nesting habits, and expert tips.
16-19 cm
732
Perching Birds
Asian Brown Flycatcher
Muscicapa dauurica
Discover the Asian Brown Flycatcher (Muscicapa dauurica). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and expert tips for birdwatchers in this guide.
12-14 cm
752
Perching Birds
Asian Dowitcher
Limnodromus semipalmatus
Discover the Asian Dowitcher (Limnodromus semipalmatus), a rare migratory wader. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and key identification tips here.
33-36 cm
842
Waders
Asian Houbara
Chlamydotis macqueenii
Discover the Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii), a unique desert-dwelling bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
55-75 cm
797
Upland Ground Birds
Least Concern
asian koel
Eudynamys scolopaceus
Learn about the Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus), a large cuckoo known for its loud calls, unique brood parasitism, and cultural significance in Asia.
43-43 cm
5,403
Perching Birds
asian openbill
Anastomus oscitans
Explore the Asian Openbill stork, famous for its unique beak gap and snail-eating habits in the wetlands of Asia. Discover its habitat, diet, and behavior.
68-68 cm
4,629
Waders
Asian Palm Swift
Cypsiurus balasiensis
Discover the Asian Palm Swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis), a unique tree-clinging bird. Learn about its size, brownish-grey plumage, nesting habits, and expert birding tips.
11-13 cm
766
Tree-clinging Birds
Asian Plain Martin
Riparia chinensis
Discover the Asian Plain Martin (Riparia chinensis). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and nesting habits in this comprehensive bird guide.
10-11 cm
692
Perching Birds
Least Concern
baikal teal
Sibirionetta formosa
Learn about the Baikal Teal (Anas formosa), a stunning East Asian duck. Discover its unique facial patterns, migratory habits, diet, and conservation status.
39-43 cm
1,820
Baillons Crake
Zapornia pusilla
Discover the Baillon's Crake (Zapornia pusilla), a elusive wader. Learn about its physical appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this rare bird.
17-19 cm
807
Waders
Bar-headed Goose
Anser indicus
Discover the Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus), one of the world's highest-flying birds. Learn about its unique grey and white plumage, habitat, and incredible migration.
71-76 cm
731
Duck-like Birds
Bar-tailed Godwit
Limosa lapponica
Discover the incredible Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica). Learn about their record-breaking migration, physical traits, habitat, and expert birding tips.
37-41 cm
751
Waders
Least Concern
barbary falcon
Falco peregrinus
Learn about the Barbary Falcon (Falco pelegrinoides), a swift desert raptor. Discover its habitat, diet, and unique physical traits in our expert guide.
33-44 cm
2,273
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Discover the Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica). Learn about this iconic perching bird's appearance, migratory habits, diet, nesting behaviors, and conservation status.
15-19 cm
678
Perching Birds
Least Concern
barred buttonquail
Turnix suscitator
Discover the Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator). Learn about its unique polyandrous behavior, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatching this secretive species.
15-15 cm
1,907
Least Concern
bay backed shrike
Lanius vittatus
Discover the Bay-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus), a small South Asian predator known for its maroon mantle and unique hunting habits in dry scrub habitats.
17-17 cm
3,285
Perching Birds
Least Concern
baya weaver
Ploceus philippinus
Learn about the Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus), famous for its intricate hanging nests, unique breeding displays, and diverse diet across Asia.
15-15 cm
6,461
Perching Birds