Journal of Threatened Taxa | www.threatenedtaxa.org | 26 July 2025 | 17(7): 27249–27282

ISSN 0974-7907 (Online) | ISSN 0974-7893 (Print)

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9315.17.7.27249-27282

#9315 | Received 17 July 2024 | Final received 01 June 2025 | Finally accepted 05 July 2025

A checklist of avifauna of Telengana, India

Chelmala Srinivasulu ¹ & Sriram Reddy ²

¹ Natural History Museum and Wildlife Biology and Taxonomy Lab, Department of Zoology, University College of Science,

Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007, India.

¹ Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Studies, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007, India.

² Hyderabad Birding Pals, 403, Block C, RK Towers, Mayuri Marg, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500016, India.

¹ chelmala.srinivasulu@osmania.ac.in (corresponding author), ² sriram.birdwatcher@gmail.com

Editor: Anil Kumar, Zoological Survey of India, Patna, India. Date of publication: 26 July 2025 (online & print)

Citation: Srinivasulu, C. & S. Reddy (2025). A checklist of avifauna of Telengana, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 17(7): 27249–27282. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9315.17.7.27249-27282

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Competing interests: The authors declare no competing interests.

Author details: Chelmala Srinivasulu is a professor of Zoology at Osmania University, Hyderabad, where he heads the Wildlife Biology and Taxonomy Lab and directs the Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Studies. He researches biodiversity conservation, systematics, and taxonomy of mammals, reptiles, and birds, as well as climate-change modelling. Sriram Reddy is a software engineer-turned-birder based in Hyderabad, co‑founded Hyderabad Birding Pals (HBP) and has documented over 1,000 Indian bird species. He plays a key role in organising the Hyderabad Bird Atlas, a citizen-science project in collaboration with WWF and Deccan Birders, coordinating surveys and volunteer training.

Author contributions: Both authors contributed equally in field surveys, data analysis and writing the manuscript.

Acknowledgements: CS acknowledges the Head, Department of Zoology, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad for providing facilities. Research funding from MHRD-RUSA 2.0 project is also acknowledged. We are thankful to all the active birding community and friends who have shared their sighting records on online databases.

Abstract: The avifaunal diversity of Telangana is in the process of being comprehensively documented. Due to the lack of a consolidated database, many doubtful avian species have found their way into various checklists published periodically. This checklist includes bird species currently investigated through field surveys or known to occur from literature within the boundaries of Telangana. This checklist encompasses accepted common names, scientific names along with their authorities, vernacular name, IUCN conservation status, and their listing under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act. The avifaunal richness of Telangana is represented by 452 species belonging to 24 orders and 82 families. It is noteworthy that two species, the Great Indian Bustard Ardeotis nigriceps (Vigors, 1831) and Jerdon’s Courser Rhinoptilus bitorquatus (Blyth, 1848), are considered locally extinct from the state.

Keywords: Avian diversity, birds, database, IUCN Red List status, new records, rare birds, threatened birds, vernacular name, Wildlife (Protection) Act.

INTRODUCTION

Telangana, located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-central part of peninsular India, was previously part of the united Andhra Pradesh from 1956 to 2014. Prior to that, it was a significant part of the Hyderabad State from 1948 to 1956, and the State of Hyderabad from 1724 to 1948 (Srinivasulu & Kumar 2022). Covering an area of 122,077 km², Telangana is situated between 15.835–19.917 ⁰N and 77.238–81.307 ⁰E. The state is traversed by two major rivers, Godavari and Krishna, along with their numerous tributaries. The Hyderabad State Ornithological Survey, conducted by Dr. Sálim Ali in two spells (between October to December 1931, and Late February to April 1932) covering 15 major collection locations, and numerous sites enroute these. The Hyderabad State Ornithological Survey, the first of its kind in the country, conducted by Dr. Sálim Ali (in two spells between October to December 1931 and Late February to April 1932) covered 15 major collection locations (many of which are in the present day Telangana) and numerous sites enroute these locations (Ali & Whistler 1933a,b,c, 1934a,b; Ali 1939). Majumdar (1984) studied the 103 species of birds collected in January and February 1978 from four locations in the erstwhile Adilabad District. Taher & Pittie (1989, 1996) compiled a checklist of birds of Andhra Pradesh, which remained as one of the important sources of information on species diversity for a very long time.

Many researchers have documented bird diversity in protected areas of Telangana (Rao et al. 1997; Kumar & Choudhury 1999; Srinivasulu & Nagulu 2002; Srinivasulu 2004a, 2006; Prasad et al. 2014; Sailu & Swamy 2020), wetland ecosystems (Srinivasulu et al. 1997; Srinivasulu & Srinivasulu 2000, 2010; Srinivasulu 2013; Taher 2015; Sivakumar et al. 2021), forested tracts (Nagulu et al. 1998), urban, and rural areas (Srinivasulu & Srinivasulu 2001; Srinivasulu & Sreekar 2012; Swamy et al. 2016). Very few ecological studies on birds have been conducted, and among them are the works of Rao et al. (1998a,b), Srinivasulu et al. (1998), and Srinivasulu & Srinivasulu (1999a). Numerous reports on sightings of rare and elusive bird species from the region were published on a regular basis and include those of Taher & Pittie (1983), Taher (1985), Pittie (1987), Pittie et al. (1998a,b, 2005), Kannaiah & Ganesh (1990), Kumar (1990), Pittie & Mathew (1994, 2001), Hash et al. (1996), Srinivasulu & Srinivasulu (1999b), Srinivasulu et al. (1997, 2001), Srinivasulu & Rao (2000), Taher & Ramakrishnan (2001), Srinivasulu (2004b), Pittie & Ulla (2006), Narayanan & Manchi (2008), Sreekar & Ram (2010), Sreekar et al. (2010a,b), Taher et al. (2011, 2017), Srinivasan et al. (2012), Singh (2015), Jha (2016, 2021), Shah (2016), Hanumanthu (2020), Jha & Vasudevan (2020), Peters & Vinay (2020), Srikanth et al. (2020), Chakravarty (2021), Manoj & Dey (2021), Reddy & Ramachandran (2023).

A recent report on birds of Telangana by Sailu et al. (2021) lists 380 species belonging to 22 orders and 82 families. This number is an under-representation of the actual avian diversity of Telangana, as their work primarily relied on historical records and limited field surveys. Owing to erroneous sighting records published in literature or included in online databases (such as eBird and India Biodiversity Portal), numerous dubious species have been included in this study. Through this concise report, we endeavor to furnish an updated checklist of avian species presently recognized as occurring within Telangana. Our checklist aims to serve as a foundational reference, facilitating further research, and documentation efforts directed towards the region’s rich, and diverse bird life. This research addresses this knowledge gap by documenting previously unreported species and providing updated distribution data, thereby contributing to a more complete understanding of Telangana’s avifaunal richness.

Methods

For the current checklist, a comprehensive exploration of peer-reviewed literature on avifauna reported from Telangana was conducted. Historical records were sourced from published survey reports, particularly those of Salim Ali (covering southern and eastern Telangana, including Hyderabad environs) and Nitin Majumdar (focusing on Utnoor and its environs in Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary). While physical verification of museum specimens was not conducted due to logistical constraints, reliance was placed on the published documentation of these collections. Literature selection followed strict criteria, including verification of species identification through photographic evidence where available, cross-referencing of unusual records, and validation of observation localities within current Telangana boundaries.

Additionally, we utilized data from field surveys conducted by us in various regions of Telangana (Figure 1) since 1995, including Protected Areas, waterbodies, known bird-diverse locations, and in cities, towns, and other locations. The common and scientific names follow Clements et al. (2024). Species abundance was classified into three categories (common, uncommon, and rare) based on a combined assessment of two data sources: (1) qualitative descriptions from published literature and historical records and (2) sighting frequency data from the field surveys. Species were categorized as ‘common’ if they were consistently reported in literature and regularly encountered during surveys (observed in >60% of survey occasions). ‘Uncommon’ species were those with occasional mentions in literature and moderate detection rates (observed in 30–60% of survey occasions). Species were classified as ‘rare’ if they were sparsely documented in literature and infrequently encountered during surveys (observed in <30% of survey occasions). This dual approach of incorporating both historical records and contemporary field data provides a more robust assessment of species abundance patterns in the region. Explanations for the removal of taxa previously reported in the literature were included.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

In this checklist, 452 species of avifauna belonging to 24 orders and 82 families (Table 1; Figure 2; Images 1–215) are listed as present in Telangana. Of this diversity, most species have been found to be common (339 species, 75.5%), followed by uncommon (78 species, 17.37%), and rare (35 species, 7.79%).

Rare species

Brief accounts of rare species of birds in Telangana are provided below. These species often act as indicators of ecosystem health and habitat specificity, providing valuable insights into the region’s biodiversity significance. Many of these species are of high conservation value, either due to their restricted distribution, specific habitat requirements, or threatened status. Documentating and establishing the baseline occurrence data of rare species in Telangana is essential for future monitoring efforts and conservation planning, especially in regions under pressure from rapid urbanization, and landscape modifications leading to alteration of natural habitats. Some of these species may be naturally rare in the region due to being at the edge of their distribution range, while others may have become rare due to anthropogenic pressures.

Greylag Goose Anser anser—Very few sightings from Komaram Bheem Asifabad and Nizamabad districts (present study).

Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna—A single sighting from Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad district (present study).

Red Spurfowl Galloperdix lunulata—Reported from northeastern Telangana and southern Telangana. Observed and reported less than 10 times (present study).

Thick-billed Green-Pigeon Treron curvirostra—Only from Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, sighted in December 2018 (present study).

Lesser Florican Sypheotides indicus—Reported from Osman Sagar Lake, Ranga Reddy District, and Shamirpet Lake, Hyderabad (present study).

Watercock Gallicrex cinerea—Reported occasionally from different water bodies (present study).

Common Crane Grus grus—Reported from Sangareddy and Nizamabad Districts.

Demoiselle Crane Anthropoides virgo—5,000 individuals were reported at Singur in 1987. Recently, confirmed sightings at Singur Reservoir, Medak District (present study).

Great Thick-knee Esacus recurvirostris—Reported from near Singur Dam, Medak District (present study).

Grey-headed Lapwing Vanellus cinereus—A passage migrant, cyclone-dependent; once reported from Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad District (Sreekar & Ram 2010).

Spur-winged Lapwing Vanellus spinosus—Two individuals sighted at Ammavaripet Lake, Warangal District in March 2024. First record of this species from India (present study).

Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres—A passage migrant reported from Ameenpur Lake, Sangareddy district (present study).

Red Phalarope Phalaropus fulicarius—Reported from Osman Sagar Lake, Ranga Reddy District and Kodakanchi Lake, Sangareddy District (present study).

Small Buttonquail Turnix sylvaticus—Reported from Osman Sagar Lake, Ranga Reddy District (present study).

Slender-billed Gull Chroicocephalus genei—Reported only once from Ameenpur Lake, Sangareddy District (present study).

Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus—Reported only once from Ameenpur Lake, Sangareddy District (present study).

Indian Skimmer Rynchops albicollis—Reported once from Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary, Sangareddy District (Prasad et al. 2014), and recently from lower Manair Reservoir, Karimnagar District (present study).

Sooty Tern Onychoprion fuscatus—Reported only once from Kotepally Reservoir, Vikarabad District (Taher et al. 2011).

White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus—Reported from Osman Sagar Lake, Ranga Reddy district and Ammavaripet Lake, Warangal District (present study).

Lesser Frigatebird Fregata ariel—A Pelagic bird, cyclone-dependent; reported only twice from Osman Sagar Lake, Rangareddy District and Ameenpur Lake, Sangareddy District (present study).

Western Reef Egret Egretta gularis—Reported at Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary and International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) campus, Sangareddy District (present study).

European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus—Reported only once from Damarkunta - Vasaalamarri Road, Yadadri Bhuvangiri District in November 2021 (present study).

Black Baza Aviceda leuphotes—A passage migrant; sighted in Amrabad region, Nagarkurnool District (present study).

Jerdon’s Baza Aviceda jerdoni—Reported only once from Dantepally Cheruvu, Medak District in February 2011 (Srinivasan et al. 2012).

Indian Vulture Gyps indicus—Reported regularly, but in few numbers, at Palarapugutta cliff, Penchikalpet in Komaram Bheem Asifabad District (Stotrabhashyam et al. 2015).

Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca—Reported only once from Nizamabad District in January 2020 (present study).

Brown Wood-Owl Strix leptogrammica—Reported only from Bhadradri Kothagudem District (present study).

Amur Paradise-Flycatcher Terpsiphone incei—Reported only from Gubbala Mangamma Temple area, Bhadradri Kothagudem District in March 2022 (present study).

Black-crested Bulbul Rubigula flaviventris—Reported only from Bhadradri Kothagudem District (present study).

Pied Thrush Geokichla wardii—A passage migrant, reported twice from Umamaheshwaram forest, Nagarkurnool District in October 2022 and Bheemunipadam Waterfalls, Mahabubabad District in April 2024 (present study).

Scaly Thrush Geokichla dauma—A passage migrant, reported twice from Bheemunipadam Waterfalls, Mahabubabad District in December 2024 and April 2025 (present study).

Little Pied Flycatcher Ficedula westermanni—Reported twice, in 1987 from Narsapur forest area, Medak District, and in 1989 from Anantagiri forest, Vikarabad District. This species has not been sighted since 1989.

Loten’s Sunbird Cinnyris lotenius—Reported from Bhadradri Kothagudem and Nagarkurnool districts (present study).

Crimson Sunbird Aethopyga siparaja—Reported only from Bhadradri Kothagudem District (present study).

Little Spiderhunter Arachnothera longirostra—Reported from Kawal Tiger Reserve, Mancherial District (Srinivasulu 2004) and Bhadradri Kothagudem District (present study).

Long-billed Pipit Anthus similis—Reported in November and December 2023 from Yenkathala grassland, Vikarabad District (present study).

Most species in the checklist are resident breeders (209 species, 46.54%), followed by winter migrants (176 species, 39.19%), residents (species whose breeding status is not known) (41 species, 9.13%), seasonal migrants (17 species, 3.78%), and vagrants (nine species, 2.0%). Of the 452 bird species recorded from Telangana, 410 species (91.31%) are classified as ‘Least Concern’ (LC) according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The remaining species include 21 ‘Near Threatened’ (NT) species (4.67%), nine ‘Vulnerable’ (VU) species (2%), five ‘Endangered’ (EN) species (1.11%), and two ‘Critically Endangered’ (CR) species (0.44%). Five species (1.11%) currently fall under the ‘Not Evaluated’ (NE) category in the IUCN Red List. This assessment reflects the global conservation status of bird species that occur within Telangana.

The Critically Endangered bird species of Telangana are Lesser Florican Sypheotides indicus (Hari Krishna Adepu, pers. comm.) and Indian Vulture Gyps indicus (Umapathy et al. 2009; Stotrabhashyam et al. 2015). The Lesser Florican Sypheotides indicus historically inhabited the region’s grassland patches (locally known as ‘chelkalu’). In the past three decades, sightings have declined dramatically, with only two recent observations recorded near large lake banks. Similarly, the Indian Vulture Gyps indicus formerly maintained breeding colonies on the rocky ledges of Palarathi Gutta near Bejjur, Sirpur-Kaghaznagar. Their breeding activities have ceased following the destruction of nesting ledges due to natural causes, and sightings have become increasingly rare. The critical status of these species in Telangana is further exacerbated by ongoing habitat degradation, particularly due to land conversion for real estate development, and natural deterioration of their specific habitat requirements. These species serve as indicators of the urgent need for targeted conservation efforts in the region’s grassland and rocky cliff habitats.

The Endangered species are Lesser Sand-Plover Charadrius mongolus (present study), Indian Skimmer Rynchops albicollis (Prasad et al. 2014, present study), Black-bellied Tern Sterna acuticauda (present study), Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus (present study), and Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis (present study). The Vulnerable species are Common Pochard Aythya ferina (present study), River Tern Sterna aurantia (Prasad et al. 2014), Indian Spotted Eagle Clanga hastata (present study), Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga (Prasad et al. 2014), Tawny Eagle Aquila rapax (Srinivasulu 2004), Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca (present study), Black-capped Kingfisher Halcyon pileata (present study), Bristled Grassbird Schoenicola striatus (Srinivasulu 2004), and Yellow-throated Bulbul Pycnonotus xantholaemus (Sreekar & Srinivasulu 2010).

The majority of the species are protected under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, with 69 species (15.36%) being listed in Schedule I and 375 species (83.51%) listed under Schedule II.

The Great Indian Bustard Ardeotis nigriceps and Jerdon’s Courser Rhinoptilus bitorquatus have been historically documented in the southern region and northeastern regions of Telangana. Despite their past presence in the region, there have been no confirmed sightings of former species in Telangana for the past three to four decades and the past century for the latter species. This prolonged absence of documented sightings, despite ongoing bird surveys, and increased birding activities in the region, strongly suggests that these species are now locally extinct within Telangana’s boundaries. The local extinction of these critically endangered birds reflects broader patterns of habitat loss and degradation across their historical ranges.

During the compilation of this list, we have identified species that were previously included in other checklists (whether published or online databases) and have since been removed due to lack of evidence and/or distribution mismatches (Table 2).

Moving forward, we recommend that future bird documentation efforts in Telangana incorporate both photographic evidence and audio recordings of bird calls to strengthen species identification. Sound recordings are particularly valuable for cryptic species, nocturnal birds, and those more frequently detected by their vocalizations than by visual observations. To maintain the relevance and accuracy of this checklist, we propose establishing a systematic protocol for documenting new species records for Telangana. New sightings should be supported by clear photographic evidence and/or sound recordings, along with detailed field notes including location, date, habitat, and behavioural observations. These records should be submitted to established biodiversity databases (such as eBird, India Biodiversity Portal, or iNaturalist) and published in peer-reviewed journals. We commit to maintaining an updated digital repository of Telangana’s avifauna, which will be periodically revised to include newly documented species that meet these verification criteria. This approach will ensure that the checklist remains a dynamic and reliable reference for future ornithological research, and conservation efforts in the region.

Table 1. Checklist of birds of Telangana, India.

Key: Res—Resident | Res, Br—Resident Breeder | SM—Seasonal Migrant | WM—Winter Migrant | V—Vagrant | LC—Least Concern | NT—Near Threatened | VU—Vulnerable | EN—Endangered | CR—Critically Endangered | NE—Not Evaluated | IWPA—Indian Wildlife Protection Act: I—Schedule I | II—Schedule II.

	English name	Species	Authority	Vernacular name	Status	Abundance	IUCN Red List Status	IWPA
I. Order Anseriformes
1. Family Anatidae
1	Fulvous Whistling-Duck	Dendrocygna bicolor	(Vieillot, 1816)	Eela-vese Pedda Chiluva	WM	Common	LC	I
2	Lesser Whistling-Duck	Dendrocygna javanica	(Horsfield, 1821)	Eela-vese Chinna Chiluva	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
3	Greylag Goose	Anser anser	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Erra-kalla Pedda Bathu	WM	Rare	LC	II
4	Bar-headed Goose	Anser indicus	(Latham, 1790)	Tella Pedda Bathu	WM	Common	LC	II
5	Knob-billed Duck	Sarkidiornis melanotos	(Pennant, 1769)	Juttu Chiluva	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
6	Ruddy Shelduck	Tadorna ferruginea	(Pallas, 1764)	Bapana Bathu	WM	Common	LC
7	Common Shelduck	Tadorna tadorna	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Erra Chiluva	WM	Rare	LC	II
8	Cotton Pygmy-Goose	Nettapus coromandelianus	(Gmelin, 1789)	Doodhi Chiluva	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
9	Garganey	Spatula querquedula	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Cheruvu Bathu	WM	Common	LC	II
10	Northern Shoveler	Spatula clypeata	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Chamcha-moothi Bathu	WM	Common	LC	II
11	Gadwall	Mareca strepera	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Ella-reppala Bathu	WM	Common	LC	II
12	Eurasian Wigeon	Mareca penelope	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Namam Bathu	WM	Common	LC	II
13	Indian Spot-billed Duck	Anas poecilorhyncha	Forster, 1781	Mukku-chukka Bathu	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
14	Northern Pintail	Anas acuta	Linnaeus, 1758	Soodhi-thoka Bathu	WM	Common	LC	II
15	Common Teal	Anas crecca	Linnaeus, 1758	Parja	WM	Common	LC	II
16	Red-crested Pochard	Netta rufina	(Pallas, 1773)	Erra-tala Chiluva	WM	Common	LC	II
17	Common Pochard	Aythya ferina	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Boodida-rangu-rekka Chiluva	WM	Common	VU	I
18	Ferruginous Duck	Aythya nyroca	(Güldenstädt, 1770)	Tella-kanti Chiluva	WM	Common	NT	II
19	Tufted Duck	Aythya fuligula	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Nalla-turai Chiluva	WM	Common	LC
II. Order Galliformes
2. Family Phasianidae
20	Indian Peafowl	Pavo cristatus	Linnaeus, 1758	Nemali	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
21	Red Spurfowl	Galloperdix spadicea	(Gmelin, 1789)	Erra Kodi	Res, Br	Rare	LC	II
22	Painted Spurfowl	Galloperdix lunulata	(Valenciennes, 1825)	Jitha Kodi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
23	Rain Quail	Coturnix coromandelica	(Gmelin, 1789)	Nalla-boora Elise	WM	Common	LC	II
24	Jungle Bush-Quail	Perdicula asiatica	(Latham, 1790)	Adavi Poda Elise	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
25	Rock Bush-Quail	Perdicula argoondah	(Sykes, 1832)	Rathi Poda Elise	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
26	Painted Francolin	Francolinus pictus	(Jardine & Selby, 1828)	Kakera Kamju	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
27	Grey Francolin	Ortygornis pondicerianus	(Gmelin, 1789)	Boodida-rangu Kamju	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
28	Grey Junglefowl	Gallus sonneratii	Temminck, 1813	Tella Adavi Kodi	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
III. Order Phoenicopteriformes
3. Family Phoenicopteridae
29	Greater Flamingo	Phoenicopterus roseus	Pallas, 1811	Rajahamsa	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
IV. Order Podicepiformes
4. Family Podicepidae
30	Little Grebe	Tachybaptus ruficollis	(Pallas, 1764)	China-munugudi Kodi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
V. Order Columbiformes
5. Family Columbidae
31	Rock Pigeon	Columba livia	Gmelin, 1789	Gaddi Pavuramu	Res, Br	Common	LC
32	Oriental Turtle-Dove	Streptopelia orientalis	(Latham, 1790)	Erra Poda-guvva	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
33	Eurasian Collared-Dove	Streptopelia decaocto	(Frivaldszky, 1838)	Pedda Bella Guvva	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
34	Red Collared-Dove	Streptopelia tranquebarica	(Hermann, 1804)	Erra Guvva	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
35	Spotted Dove	Spilopelia chinensis	(Scopoli, 1786)	Chukkala Guvva	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
36	Laughing Dove	Spilopelia senegalensis	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Sovatha Guvva	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
37	Asian Emerald Dove	Chalcophaps indica	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Andi Bella Guvva	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
38	Orange-breasted Green-Pigeon	Treron bicinctus	(Jerdon, 1840)	Pasupu-paccha Pavuramu	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
39	Thick-billed Green-Pigeon	Treron curvirostra	(Gmelin, 1789)	Pedda-mukku Pavuramu	WM	Rare	LC	II
40	Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon	Treron phoenicopterus	(Latham, 1790)	Paccha Guvva	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
41	Green Imperial-Pigeon	Ducula aenea	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Kakarani Guvva	Res, Br	Common	NT	II
VI. Order Pterocliformes
6. Family Pteroclidae
42	Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse	Pterocles exustus	Temminck, 1825	Jamb-polanki	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
43	Painted Sandgrouse	Pterocles indicus	(Gmelin, 1789)	Konda Jamb-polanki	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
VII. Order Otidiformes
7. Family Otididae
44	Lesser Florican	Sypheotides indicus	(Miller, 1782)	Nela Nemali	WM	Rare	CR	I
VIII. Order Cuculiformes
8. Family Cuculidae
45	Greater Coucal	Centropus sinensis	(Stephens, 1815)	Pedda Jamudu-kaki	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
46	Sirkeer Malkoha	Taccocua leschenaultii	Lesson, 1830	Sirkeer-kaki	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
47	Blue-faced Malkoha	Phaenicophaeus viridirostris	(Jerdon, 1840)	Vamana-kaki	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
48	Green-billed Malkoha	Phaenicophaeus tristis	(Lesson, 1830)	Paccha-mukku Vamana-kaki	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
49	Pied Cuckoo	Clamator jacobinus	(Boddaert, 1783)	Gola Kokila	SM	Common	LC	II
50	Asian Koel	Eudynamys scolopaceus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Koyila	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
51	Banded Bay Cuckoo	Cacomantis sonneratii	(Latham, 1790)	Basha Kathi Pitta	Res	Common	LC	II
52	Grey-bellied Cuckoo	Cacomantis passerinus	(Vahl, 1797)	Boodida-rangu-potta Kokila	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
53	Fork-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo	Surniculus dicruroides	(Hodgson, 1839)	Aithrintha Kokila	Res	Common	LC	II
54	Large Hawk-Cuckoo	Hierococcyx sparverioides	(Vigors, 1832)	Pedda Kathi Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
55	Common Hawk-Cuckoo	Hierococcyx varius	(Vahl, 1797)	Chinna Kathi Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
56	Lesser Cuckoo	Cuculus poliocephalus	Latham, 1790	Chinna Kokila	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
57	Indian Cuckoo	Cuculus micropterus	Gould, 1838	Desiya Kokila	Res	Common	LC	II
58	Common Cuckoo	Cuculus canorus	Linnaeus, 1758	Eurasia Kokila	SM	Common	LC	II
IX. Order Caprimulgiformes
9. Family Caprimulgidae
59	Jungle Nightjar	Caprimulgus indicus	Latham, 1790	Boodida-rangu Reyi-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
60	Large-tailed Nightjar	Caprimulgus macrurus	Horsfield, 1821	Pedda-thoka Reyi-pitta	Res	Uncommon	LC	II
61	Jerdon's Nightjar	Caprimulgus atripennis	Jerdon, 1845	Jedon Reyi-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
62	Indian Nightjar	Caprimulgus asiaticus	Latham, 1790	Bharatha Reyi-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
63	Savanna Nightjar	Caprimulgus affinis	Horsfield, 1821	Savanna Reyi-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
X. Order Apodiformes
10. Family Apodidae
64	White-rumped Spinetail	Zoonavena sylvatica	(Tickell, 1846)	Tella-nadumu Soodhi-thoka	Res	Common	LC	II
65	Alpine Swift	Tachymarptis melba	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Konda Chataka Pakshi	WM	Common	LC	II
66	Blyth's Swift	Apus leuconyx	(Blyth, 1845)	Payala-thokala Kolanki	WM	Common	NE	II
67	Little Swift	Apus affinis	(Gray, 1830)	Chataka Pakshi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
68	Asian Palm-Swift	Cypsiurus balasiensis	(Gray, 1829)	Taati Chataka Pakshi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
11. Family Hemiprocnidae
69	Crested Treeswift	Hemiprocne coronata	(Tickell, 1833)	Juttula-wadi Chetla-kolanki	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
XI. Order Gruiformes
12. Family Rallidae
70	Slaty-breasted Rail	Lewinia striata	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Vadi-kodi	Res	Uncommon	LC	II
71	Common Moorhen	Gallinula chloropus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Jambu Kodi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
72	Eurasian Coo	Fulica atra	Linnaeus, 1758	Nalla-boli Kodi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
73	Gray-headed Swamphen	Porphyrio poliocephalus	(Latham, 1801)	Oodhi-chenchu Kodi	Res, Br	Common	NE	II
74	Watercock	Gallicrex cinerea	(Gmelin, 1789)	Neeti-kodi	Res	Rare	LC	II
75	White-breasted Waterhen	Amaurornis phoenicurus	(Pennant, 1769)	Tella-borra Neeti-kodi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
76	Ruddy-breasted Crake	Zapornia fusca	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Erra-borra Vadi-kodi	WM	Common	LC	II
77	Brown Crake	Zapornia akool	(Sykes, 1832)	Goduma-rangu Vadi-kodi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
78	Baillon's Crake	Zapornia pusilla	(Pallas, 1776)	Baillon Vadi-kodi	WM	Common	LC	II
13. Family Gruidae
79	Common Crane	Grus grus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Kulangu Konga	WM	Rare	LC	I
80	Demoiselle Crane	Anthropoides virgo	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Vadakoraka	WM	Rare	LC	I
XII. Order Charadriiformes
14. Family Burhinidae
81	Indian Thick-knee	Burhinus indicus	(Salvadori, 1865)	Rathi Kaledu	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
82	Great Thick-knee	Esacus recurvirostris	(Cuvier, 1829)	Pedda Rathi Kaledu	V	Rare	NT	II
15. Family Recurvirostridae
83	Black-winged Stilt	Himantopus himantopus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Nalla-rekala Ullanki-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
84	Pied Avocet	Recurvirostra avosetta	Linnaeus, 1758	Batta-pravala Pedda-ullanki	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
16. Family Charadriidae
85	Black-bellied Plover	Pluvialis squatarola	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Boodida-rangu Ullanki	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
86	Pacific Golden-Plover	Pluvialis fulva	(Gmelin, 1789)	Bangaru Ullanki	WM	Uncommon	LC	I
87	River Lapwing	Vanellus duvaucelii	(Lesson, 1826)	Nadi Chitava	Res, Br	Common	NT	II
88	Yellow-wattled Lapwing	Vanellus malabaricus	(Boddaert, 1783)	Chitava	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
89	Gray-headed Lapwing	Vanellus cinereus	(Blyth, 1842)	Boodida-thala Chitava	WM	Rare	LC	II
90	Red-wattled Lapwing	Vanellus indicus	(Boddaert, 1783)	Enappa Chitava	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
91	Spur-winged Lapwing	Vanellus spinosus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Mulla Chitava	V	Rare	LC	-
92	Siberian Sand-Plover	Anarhynchus mongolus	(Pallas, 1776)	Chinna Isuka-ullanki	WM	Uncommon	EN	II
93	Kentish Plover	Anarhynchus alexandrinus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Chinna Baithu-ullanki	WM	Common	LC	II
94	Common Ringed Plover	Charadrius hiaticula	Linnaeus, 1758	Pedda Baithu-ullanki	WM	Common	LC	II
95	Little Ringed Plover	Charadrius dubius	Scopoli, 1786	Baithu-ullanki	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
17. Family Rostratulidae
96	Greater Painted-Snipe	Rostratula benghalensis	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Pedda Kuruvi-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
18. Family Jacanidae
97	Pheasant-tailed Jacana	Hydrophasianus chirurgus	(Scopoli, 1786)	Jamudu-thoka Jacana	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
98	Bronze-winged Jacana	Metopidius indicus	(Latham, 1790)	Kanchu-rekala Jacana	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
19. Family Scolopacidae
99	Whimbrel	Numenius phaeopus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Pedda Ullanki	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
100	Eurasian Curlew	Numenius arquata	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Podugu-mukku Ullanki	WM	Uncommon	NT	II
101	Bar-tailed Godwit	Limosa lapponica	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Charala-thoka Ullanki	WM	Uncommon	NT	II
102	Black-tailed Godwit	Limosa limosa	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Thondu Ullanki	WM	Common	NT	II
103	Ruddy Turnstone	Arenaria interpres	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Rathi Pollika	WM	Rare	LC	II
104	Ruff	Calidris pugnax	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Ruff	WM	Common	LC	II
105	Curlew Sandpiper	Calidris ferruginea	(Pontoppidan, 1763)	Ullanki	WM	Uncommon	NT	II
106	Temminck's Stint	Calidris temminckii	(Leisler, 1812)	Temminck Ullanki	WM	Common	LC	II
107	Sanderling	Calidris alba	(Pallas, 1764)	Sanderling	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
108	Dunlin	Calidris alpina	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Erra-mukku Ullanki	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
109	Little Stint	Calidris minuta	(Leisler, 1812)	Chinna Ullanki	WM	Common	LC	II
110	Jack Snipe	Lymnocryptes minimus	(Brünnich, 1764)	Chinna Ulamu-kuruvi	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
111	Common Snipe	Gallinago gallinago	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Ulamu-kuruvi	WM	Common	LC	II
112	Pin-tailed Snipe	Gallinago stenura	(Bonaparte, 1831)	Soodhi-thoka Puredhi	WM	Common	LC	II
113	Terek Sandpiper	Xenus cinereus	(Güldenstädt, 1775)	Terek Ullanki	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
114	Red-necked Phalarope	Phalaropus lobatus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Erra-meda Phalarope	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
115	Red Phalarope	Phalaropus fulicarius	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Erra Phalarope	WM	Rare	LC	II
116	Common Sandpiper	Actitis hypoleucos	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Ullanki	WM	Common	LC	II
117	Green Sandpiper	Tringa ochropus	Linnaeus, 1758	Nalla Ullanki	WM	Common	LC	II
118	Spotted Redshank	Tringa erythropus	(Pallas, 1764)	Pedda Erra-kalla Ullanki	WM	Common	LC	II
119	Common Greenshank	Tringa nebularia	(Gunnerus, 1767)	Paccha-kalla Ullanki	WM	Common	LC	I
120	Marsh Sandpiper	Tringa stagnatilis	(Bechstein, 1803)	Chittadhi Ullanki	WM	Common	LC	II
121	Wood Sandpiper	Tringa glareola	Linnaeus, 1758	Poddala Ullanki	WM	Common	LC	II
122	Common Redshank	Tringa totanus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Erra-kalla Ullanki	WM	Common	LC	II
20. Family Turnicidae
123	Small Buttonquail	Turnix sylvaticus	(Desfontaines, 1789)	Chinna-dabba Gundala	Res, Br	Rare	LC	II
124	Yellow-legged Buttonquail	Turnix tanki	Blyth, 1843	Erra Chinna Gundala	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
125	Barred Buttonquail	Turnix suscitator	(Gmelin, JF, 1789)	Charala Chinna Gundala	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
21. Family Glareolidae
126	Indian Courser	Cursorius coromandelicus	(Gmelin, 1789)	Erra Chitava	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
127	Collared Pratincole	Glareola pratincola	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Kalar Lola-pakshi	Res	Common	LC	II
128	Oriental Pratincole	Glareola maldivarum	Forster, 1795	Pedda Lola-pakshi	WM	Common	LC	II
129	Small Pranticole	Glareola lactea	Temminck, 1820	Chinna Lola-pakshi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
22. Family Laridae
130	Slender-billed Gull	Chroicocephalus genei	(Breme, 1839)	Sana-mooku Gouru-kaki	WM	Rare	LC	II
131	Black-headed Gull	Chroicocephalus ridibundus	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Nalla-thala Gouru-kaki	WM	Common	LC	II
132	Brown-headed Gull	Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus	(Jerdon, 1840)	Goduma-thala Gouru-kaki	WM	Common	LC	II
133	Pallas's Gull	Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus	(Pallas, 1773)	Pallas Gouru-kaki	WM	Uncommon	NT	II
134	Lesser Black-backed Gull	Larus fuscus	Linnaeus, 1758	Chinna Nalla-veepu Gouru-kaki	WM	Rare	LC	II
135	Indian Skimmer	Rynchops albicollis	Swainson, 1838	Eedchu-pakshi	WM	Rare	EN
136	Sooty Tern	Onychoprion fuscatus	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Nalla Revu-pitta	V	Rare	LC	II
137	Little Tern	Sternula albifrons	(Pallas, 1764)	Chitti Revu-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
138	Gull-billed Tern	Gelochelidon nilotica	(Gmelin, 1789)	Gouru-kaki-muku Revu-pitta	WM	Uncommon	LC	I
139	Caspian Tern	Hydroprogne caspia	(Pallas, 1770)	Samudrapu Kaki	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
140	White-winged Tern	Chlidonias leucopterus	(Temminck, 1815)	Tella-rekala Revu-pitta	WM	Rare	LC	II
141	Whiskered Tern	Chlidonias hybrida	(Pallas, 1811)	Meesamula Revu-pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
142	Common Tern	Sterna hirundo	Linnaeus, 1758	Revu-pitta	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
143	Black-bellied Tern	Sterna acuticauda	Gray, 1831	Nalla-potta Ramadasu	Res, Br	Common	EN	I
144	River Tern	Sterna aurantia	Gray, 1831	Ramadasu	Res, Br	Common	VU	I
XIII. Order Ciconiiformes
23. Family Ciconiidae
145	Asian Openbill	Anastomus oscitans	(Boddaert, 1783)	Therapi-mukku Konga	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
146	Black Stork	Ciconia nigra	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Nalla Konga	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
147	Woolly-necked Stork	Ciconia episcopus	(Boddaert, 1783)	Thella-meda Konga	Res, Br	Common	NT	II
148	Lesser Adjutant	Leptoptilos javanicus	(Horsfield, 1821)	Chinna Beguru Konga	WM	Uncommon	NT	I
149	Painted Stork	Mycteria leucocephala	(Pennant, 1769)	Erra-kalla Konga	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
XIV. Order Suliformes
24. Family Fregatidae
150	Lesser Frigatebird	Fregata ariel	(Gray, 1845)	Chinna Budaga Pakshi	V	Rare	LC	II
25. Family Anhingidae
151	Oriental Darter	Anhinga melanogaster	Pennant, 1769	Pamu-bathu	Res, Br	Common	NT	II
26. Family Phalacrocoracidae
152	Little Cormorant	Microcarbo niger	(Vieillot, 1817)	Chinna Neeti-Kaki	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
153	Great Cormorant	Phalacrocorax carbo	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Pedda Neeti-Kaki	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
154	Indian Cormorant	Phalacrocorax fuscicollis	Stephens, 1826	Neeti-Kaki	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
XV. Order Pelecaniformes
27. Family Pelecanidae
155	Spot-billed Pelican	Pelecanus philippensis	Gmelin, 1789	Chukala-mukku Chinka Bathu	WM	Common	NT	II
28. Family Ardeidae
156	Yellow Bittern	Ixobrychus sinensis	(Gmelin, 1789)	Pasupu Vakhi	Res	Common	LC	II
157	Little Bittern	Ixobrychus minutus	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Chinna Vakhi	Res	Common	LC	II
158	Cinnamon Bittern	Ixobrychus cinnamomeus	(Gmelin, 1789)	Erra Vakhi	Res	Common	LC	I
159	Black Bittern	Ixobrychus flavicollis	(Latham, 1790)	Nalla Vakhi	Res	Common	LC	II
160	Gray Heron	Ardea cinerea	Linnaeus, 1758	Narayana Pakshi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
161	Purple Heron	Ardea purpurea	Linnaeus, 1766	Erra Narayana Pakshi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
162	Great Egret	Ardea alba	Linnaeus, 1758	Pedda Tella Konga	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
163	Intermediate Egret	Ardea intermedia	Wagler, 1829	Tella Konga	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
164	Little Egret	Egretta garzetta	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Chinna Tella Konga	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
165	Western Reef Egret	Egretta gularis	(Bosc, 1792)	Teerapu Konga	WM	Rare	LC	II
166	Cattle Egret	Bubulcus ibis	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Santi Konga	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
167	Indian Pond-Heron	Ardeola grayii	(Sykes, 1832)	Gudi Konga	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
168	Striated Heron	Butorides striata	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Dosi Konga	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
169	Black-crowned Night-Heron	Nycticorax nycticorax	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Chinta Vakhi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
29. Family Threskiornithidae
170	Glossy Ibis	Plegadis falcinellus	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Taati Kankanam	WM	Common	LC	II
171	Black-headed Ibis	Threskiornis melanocephalus	(Latham, 1790)	Nalla-thala Kankanam	Res, Br	Common	NT	II
172	Red-naped Ibis	Pseudibis papillosa	(Temminck, 1824)	Nalla Kankanam	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
173	Eurasian Spoonbill	Platalea leucorodia	Linnaeus, 1758	Theddu-moothi Konga	Res	Common	LC	I
XVI. Order Accipitriformes
30. Family Pandionidae
174	Osprey	Pandion haliaetus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Korramenu-gaddha	WM	Common	LC	I
31. Family Accipitridae
175	Black-winged Kite	Elanus caeruleus	(Desfontaines, 1789)	Adavi Ramadasu	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
176	Egyptian Vulture	Neophron percnopterus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Tella Borava	Res, Br	Uncommon	EN	I
177	European Honey-buzzard	Pernis apivorus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Eurasia Thene-dega	V	Rare	LC	II
178	Oriental Honey-buzzard	Pernis ptilorhynchus	(Temminck, 1821)	Oriental Thene-dega	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
179	Black Baza	Aviceda leuphotes	(Dumont, 1820)	Nalla Gaddha	V	Rare	LC	I
180	Jerdon's Baza	Aviceda jerdoni	(Blyth, 1842)	Jerdon Gaddha	V	Rare	LC	I
181	Indian Vulture	Gyps indicus	(Scopoli, 1786)	Podugu-mukku Borava	Res, Br	Rare	CR	I
182	Crested Serpent-Eagle	Spilornis cheela	(Latham, 1790)	Nalla Pamula Gaddha	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
183	Short-toed Snake-Eagle	Circaetus gallicus	(Gmelin, 1788)	Pamula Gaddha	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
184	Changeable Hawk-Eagle	Nisaetus cirrhatus	(Gmelin, 1788)	Juttu Byari	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
185	Black Eagle	Ictinaetus malaiensis	(Temminck, 1822)	Adavi Nalla Gaddha	WM	Common	LC	I
186	Indian Spotted Eagle	Clanga hastata	(Lesson, 1831)	Chinna Nalla Gaddha	WM	Uncommon	VU	I
187	Greater Spotted Eagle	Clanga clanga	(Pallas, 1811)	Pedda Nalla Gaddha	WM	Common	VU	I
188	Booted Eagle	Hieraaetus pennatus	(Gmelin, 1788)	Udathala Gaddha	WM	Common	LC	I
189	Tawny Eagle	Aquila rapax	(Temminck, 1828)	Alava	Res, Br	Common	VU	I
190	Steppe Eagle	Aquila nipalensis	Hodgson, 1833	Pedda Salava	WM	Common	EN	I
191	Imperial Eagle	Aquila heliaca	Savigny, 1809	Bangaru Salava	WM	Rare	VU	I
192	Bonelli's Eagle	Aquila fasciata	Vieillot, 1822	Kundeli Salava	Res	Common	LC	I
193	Rufous-bellied Eagle	Lophotriorchis kienerii	(de Sparre, 1835)	Matti-rangu-potta Salava	WM	Uncommon	NT	I
194	White-eyed Buzzard	Butastur teesa	(Franklin, 1831)	Buda Mali Gaddha	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
195	Western Marsh Harrier	Circus aeruginosus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Eurasia Tella Thala Pilli-gaddha	WM	Common	LC	I
196	Eastern Marsh Harrier	Circus spilonotus	Kaup, 1847	Thurpu Tella Thala Pilli-gaddha	WM	Uncommon	LC	I
197	Hen Harrier	Circus cyaneus	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Chinna Pilli-gaddha	WM	Uncommon	LC	I
198	Pallid Harrier	Circus macrourus	(Gmelin S.G., 1770)	Udathala Pilli-gaddha	WM	Common	NT	I
199	Pied Harrier	Circus melanoleucos	(Pennant, 1769)	Batta Pilli-gaddha	WM	Uncommon	LC	I
200	Montagu's Harrier	Circus pygargus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Montagu Pilli-gaddha	WM	Common	LC	I
201	Crested Goshawk	Accipiter trivirgatus	(Temminck, 1824)	Kokila-dega	WM	Common	LC	I
202	Shikra	Accipiter badius	(Gmelin, 1788)	Jale-dega	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
203	Besra	Accipiter virgatus	(Temminck, 1822)	Vaishtapa-dega	WM	Uncommon	LC	I
204	Eurasian Sparrowhawk	Accipiter nisus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Varnapa-dega	WM	Common	LC	I
205	Black Kite	Milvus migrans	(Boddaert, 1783)	Mala Gaddha	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
206	Brahminy Kite	Haliastur indus	(Boddaert, 1783)	Bapana Gaddha	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
207	Gray-headed Fish-Eagle	Haliaeetus ichthyaetus	(Horsfield, 1821)	Boodida-rangu-thala Chepala Gaddha	Res, Br	Common	NT	I
208	Common Buzzard	Buteo buteo	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Eluka Gaddha	WM	Uncommon	LC	I
209	Long-legged Buzzard	Buteo rufinus	(Cretzschmar, 1829)	Korre Gaddha	WM	Uncommon	LC	I
XVII. Order Strigiformes
32. Family Tytonidae
210	Barn Owl	Tyto alba	(Scopoli, 1769)	Chavu-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
33. Family Strigidae
211	Indian Scops-Owl	Otus bakkamoena	Pennant, 1769	Pedda-chitta Gubba	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
212	Oriental Scops-Owl	Otus sunia	(Hodgson, 1836)	Chinna Gudla-gubba	Res	Common	LC	II
213	Indian Eagle-Owl	Bubo bengalensis	(Franklin, 1831)	Erra Gudla-gubba	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
214	Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl	Ketupa nipalensis	(Hodgson, 1836)	Chukala-potta Gudla-gubba	SM	Uncommon	LC	I
215	Dusky Eagle-Owl	Ketupa coromanda	(Latham, 1790)	Boodida-rangu Gudla-gubba	Res, Br	Uncommon	LC	II
216	Brown Fish-Owl	Ketupa zeylonensis	(Gmelin, 1788)	Chepala Gudla-gubba	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
217	Jungle Owlet	Glaucidium radiatum	(Tickell, 1833)	Adavi Pagadi-gante	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
218	Spotted Owlet	Athene brama	(Temminck, 1821)	Pagadi-gante	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
219	Mottled Wood-Owl	Strix ocellata	(Lesson, 1839)	Machala Adavi Gudla-gubba	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
220	Brown Wood-Owl	Strix leptogrammica	Temminck, 1832	Goduma-rangu Adavi Gudla-gubba	Res, Br	Uncommon	LC	I
221	Short-eared Owl	Asio flammeus	(Pontoppidan, 1763)	Potti-chevula Gudla-gubba	WM	Common	LC	I
222	Brown Hawk-Owl	Ninox scutulata	(Raffles, 1822)	Goduma-rangu Dega Gudla-gubba	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
XVIII. Order Trogoniformes
34. Family Trogonidae
223	Malabar Trogon	Harpactes fasciatus	(Pennant, 1769)	Malabar Trogon	Res, Br	Uncommon	LC	II
XIX. Order Bucerotiformes
35. Family Upupidae
224	Eurasian Hoopoe	Upupa epops	Linnaeus, 1758	Kukudu Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
36. Family Bucerotidae
225	Indian Gray Hornbill	Ocyceros birostris	(Scopoli, 1786)	Komuka-siri	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
226	Malabar Pied-Hornbill	Anthracoceros coronatus	(Boddaert, 1783)	Batta-chupanathi	Res	Uncommon	NT	I
XX. Order Coraciiformes
37. Family Alcedinidae
227	Common Kingfisher	Alcedo atthis	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Chinna Nela-buchigadu	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
228	Stork-billed Kingfisher	Pelargopsis capensis	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Pedda-mukku Buchigadu	Res, Br	Uncommon	LC	II
229	White-throated Kingfisher	Halcyon smyrnensis	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Tella-gonthu Buchigadu	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
230	Black-capped Kingfisher	Halcyon pileata	(Boddaert, 1783)	Nalla-thala Buchigadu	SM	Uncommon	VU	II
231	Pied Kingfisher	Ceryle rudis	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Neela Buchigadu	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
38. Family Meropidae
232	Blue-bearded Bee-eater	Nyctyornis athertoni	(Jardine & Selby, 1828)	Neeli-gaddam Passiriki	SM	Uncommon	LC	II
233	Green Bee-eater	Merops orientalis	Latham, 1801	Chinna Passiriki	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
234	Blue-tailed Bee-eater	Merops philippinus	Linnaeus, 1767	Komu Passiriki	WM	Common	LC	II
235	Chestnut-headed Bee-eater	Merops leschenaulti	Vieillot, 1817	Penku-rangu-thala Passiriki	Res	Common	LC	II
39. Family Coraciidae
236	European Roller	Coracias garrulus	Linnaeus, 1758	Europa Palapitta	WM	Common	LC	II
237	Indian Roller	Coracias benghalensis	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Palapitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
XXI. Order Piciformes
40. Family Megalaimidae
238	Coppersmith Barbet	Psilopogon haemacephalus	(Müller, 1776)	Kamsali Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
239	Brown-headed Barbet	Psilopogon zeylanicus	(Gmelin, 1788)	Goduma-thala Kamsali Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
41. Family Picidae
240	Eurasian Wryneck	Jynx torquilla	Linnaeus, 1758	Medanulingadu	WM	Common	LC	II
241	Speckled Piculet	Picumnus innominatus	Burton, 1836	Chukala Vadrangi-pitta	Res	Uncommon	LC	II
242	Heart-spotted Woodpecker	Hemicircus canente	(Lesson, 1832)	Ravi-aaku Machala Vadrangi-pitta	Res	Uncommon	LC	I
243	Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker	Yungipicus nanus	(Vigors, 1832)	Chitta Suruti Pakshi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
244	Yellow-crowned Woodpecker	Leiopicus mahrattensis	(Latham, 1801)	Vadrangi-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
245	Greater Flameback	Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus	(Tickell, 1833)	Pedda Bangaru-veepu Vadrangi-pitta	Res	Uncommon	LC	II
246	White-naped Woodpecker	Chrysocolaptes festivus	(Boddaert, 1783)	Tella Vadrangi-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
247	Rufous Woodpecker	Micropternus brachyurus	(Vieillot, 1818)	Errapu-goduma Vadrangi-pitta	Res, Br	Uncommon	LC	II
248	Common Flameback	Dinopium javanense	(Ljungh, 1797)	Bangaru-veepu Vadrangi-pitta	Res	Uncommon	LC	II
249	Black-rumped Flameback	Dinopium benghalense	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Nalla-nadumu Bangaru-veepu Vadrangi-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
250	Lesser Yellownape	Picus chlorolophus	Vieillot, 1818	Chinna Paspu-meda Vadrangi-pitta	Res, Br	Uncommon	LC	II
251	Streak-throated Woodpecker	Picus xanthopygaeus	(Gray J.E. & Gray G.R., 1846)	Charala-gonthu Vadrangi-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
252	Greater Yellownape	Chrysophlegma flavinucha	(Gould, 1834)	Pedda Paspu-meda Vadrangi-pitta	Res	Uncommon	LC	II
253	White-bellied Woodpecker	Dryocopus javensis	(Horsfield, 1821)	Tella-potta Vadrangi-pitta	Res	Common	LC	II
XXII. Order Falconiformes
42. Family Falconidae
254	Lesser Kestrel	Falco naumanni	Fleischer, 1818	Chinna Thondala Muchi Dega	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
255	Common Kestrel	Falco tinnunculus	Linnaeus, 1758	Thondala Muchi Dega	WM	Common	LC	II
256	Red-necked Falcon	Falco chicquera	Daudin, 1800	Erra-topi Jale Dega	SM	Common	NT	I
257	Amur Falcon	Falco amurensis	Radde, 1863	Erra-kalla Jale Dega	WM	Uncommon	LC	I
258	Eurasian Hobby	Falco subbuteo	Linnaeus, 1758	Pedda Nalla Dega Byari Dega	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
259	Laggar Falcon	Falco jugger	Gray, J.E., 1834	Laggadu	SM	Uncommon	NT	I
260	Peregrine Falcon	Falco peregrinus	Tunstall, 1771	Byari Dega	SM	Common	LC	I
XXIII. Order Psittaciformes
43. Family Psittaculidae
261	Alexandrine Parakeet	Psittacula eupatria	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Pedda Chiluka	Res, Br	Common	NT	II
262	Rose-ringed Parakeet	Psittacula krameri	(Scopoli, 1769)	Chiluka	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
263	Plum-headed Parakeet	Psittacula cyanocephala	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Rama-chiluka	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
264	Vernal Hanging-Parrot	Loriculus vernalis	(Sparrman, 1787)	Paccha-vrelade Chiluka	Res	Uncommon	LC	II
XXIV. Order Passeriformes
44. Family Pittidae
265	Indian Pitta	Pitta brachyura	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Ponangi Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
45. Family Campephagidae
266	White-bellied Minivet	Pericrocotus erythropygius	(Jerdon, 1840)	Thella-potta Kumkumpu-jitta	Res	Uncommon	LC	II
267	Small Minivet	Pericrocotus cinnamomeus	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Chinna Kumkumpu-jitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	I
268	Scarlet Minivet	Pericrocotus speciosus	(Latham, 1790)	Kumkumpu-jitta	Res, Br	Uncommon	LC	II
269	Ashy Minivet	Pericrocotus divaricatus	(Raffles, 1822)	Gachakaya Kumkumpu-jitta	SM	Uncommon	LC	II
270	Brown-rumped Minivet	Pericrocotus cantonensis	Swinhoe, 1861	Goduma-veepu Kumkumpu-jitta	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
271	Rosy Minivet	Pericrocotus roseus	(Vieillot, 1818)	Gulabi Kumkumpu-jitta	Res	Uncommon	LC	II
272	Large Cuckooshrike	Coracina macei	(Lesson, 1831)	Pedda Aaku-rayi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
273	Black-winged Cuckooshrike	Lalage melaschistos	(Hodgson, 1836)	Nalla-rekala Aaku-rayi	SM	Uncommon	LC	II
274	Black-headed Cuckooshrike	Lalage melanoptera	(Rüppell, 1839)	Nalla-thala Aaku-rayi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
46. Family Oriolidae
275	Indian Golden Oriole	Oriolus kundoo	Sykes, 1832	Vangapandu	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
276	Black-naped Oriole	Oriolus chinensis	Linnaeus, 1766	Nalla-moopu Vangapandu	Res	Common	LC	II
277	Black-hooded Oriole	Oriolus xanthornus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Nalla-thala Vangapandu	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
47. Family Artamidae
278	Ashy Woodswallow	Artamus fuscus	Vieillot, 1817	Thadi-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
48. Family Vangidae
279	Large Woodshrike	Tephrodornis virgatus	(Temminck, 1824)	Pedda Ula-pitta	SM	Uncommon	LC	II
280	Common Woodshrike	Tephrodornis pondicerianus	(Gmelin, 1789)	Chinna Ula-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
281	Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike	Hemipus picatus	(Sykes, 1832)	Charala-rekala Billinchi-Dasari Pitta	SM	Uncommon	LC	II
49. Family Aegithinidae
282	White-tailed Iora	Aegithina nigrolutea	(Marshall, 1876)	Thela-thoka Pasupu-jitta	Res	Uncommon	LC	II
283	Common Iora	Aegithina tiphia	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Pasupu Jitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
50. Family Rhipiduridae
284	White-throated Fantail	Rhipidura albicollis	(Vieillot, 1818)	Thella-meda Dasari Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
285	Spot-breasted Fantail	Rhipidura albogularis	(Lesson, 1832)	Chukala Dasari Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
286	White-browed Fantail	Rhipidura aureola	Lesson, 1831	Thela-kanubomala Dasari Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
51. Family Dicruridae
287	Black Drongo	Dicrurus macrocercus	Vieillot, 1817	Nalla Etrintha	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
288	Ashy Drongo	Dicrurus leucophaeus	Vieillot, 1817	Boodida-rangu Etrintha	WM	Common	LC	II
289	White-bellied Drongo	Dicrurus caerulescens	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Thela-potta Etrintha	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
290	Bronzed Drongo	Dicrurus aeneus	Vieillot, 1817	Kanche Etrintha	SM	Common	LC	II
291	Hair-crested Drongo	Dicrurus hottentottus	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Etnrukala Etrintha	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
292	Greater Racket-tailed Drongo	Dicrurus paradiseus	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Goppa Chetta-thoka Etrintha	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
52. Family Monarchidae
293	Black-naped Monarch	Hypothymis azurea	(Boddaert, 1783)	Nalla-musa Dasari Pitta	Res	Common	LC	II
294	Blyth's Paradise-Flycatcher	Terpsiphone affinis	(Blyth, 1846)	Blyth Pigili-pitta	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
295	Amur Paradise-Flycatcher	Terpsiphone incei	(Gould, 1852)	Amur Pigili-pitta	WM	Rare	LC	II
296	Indian Paradise-Flycatcher	Terpsiphone paradisi	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Thoka Pigili-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
53. Family Laniidae
297	Isabelline Shrike	Lanius isabellinus	Hemprich & Ehrenberg, 1833	Erra-thoka Bilinchi	WM	Common	LC	II
298	Brown Shrike	Lanius cristatus	Linnaeus, 1758	Erra Bilinchi	WM	Common	LC	II
299	Bay-backed Shrike	Lanius vittatus	Valenciennes, 1826	Chinna Bilinchi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
300	Long-tailed Shrike	Lanius schach	Linnaeus, 1758	Podugu-thoka Bilinchi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
301	Great Gray Shrike	Lanius excubitor	Linnaeus, 1758	Pedda Bilinchi	WM	Common	LC	II
54. Family Corvidae
302	Rufous Treepie	Dendrocitta vagabunda	(Latham, 1790)	Erra Gokkurayi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
303	House Crow	Corvus splendens	Vieillot, 1817	Kaki	Res, Br	Common	LC
304	Large-billed Crow	Corvus macrorhynchos	Wagler, 1827	Nalla Kaki	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
55. Family Stenostiridae
305	Gray-headed Canary-Flycatcher	Culicicapa ceylonensis	(Swainson, 1820)	Boodida-rangu Thala Eega-pattu Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
56. Family Paridae
306	Cinereous Tit	Parus cinereus	Vieillot, 1818	Chinna Jitta	Res, Br	Common	NE	II
307	Indian Black-lored Tit	Machlolophus aplonotus	(Blyth, 1847)	Nalla-chevi Chinna Jitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
57. Family Alaudidae
308	Rufous-tailed Lark	Ammomanes phoenicura	(Franklin, 1831)	Ambali Jorigadu	Res, Br	Common	NE	II
309	Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark	Eremopterix griseus	(Scopoli, 1786)	Potti Pichuka	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
310	Singing Bushlark	Mirafra javanica	Horsfield, 1821	Burruta Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
311	Jerdon's Bushlark	Mirafra affinis	Blyth, 1845	Jerdon Eela Jitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
312	Indian Bushlark	Mirafra erythroptera	Blyth, 1845	Chinna Eela Jitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
313	Greater Short-toed Lark	Calandrella brachydactyla	(Leisler, 1814)	Goppa Chinna Chandul	WM	Common	LC	II
314	Mongolian Short-toed Lark	Calandrella dukhunensis	(Sykes, 1832)	Shikhi Chinna Chandul	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
315	Oriental Skylark	Alauda gulgula	Franklin, 1831	Bharadwaja Pakshi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
316	Tawny Lark	Galerida deva	(Sykes, 1832)	Sykes Chinna Chandul	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
58. Family Cisticolidae
317	Common Tailorbird	Orthotomus sutorius	(Pennant, 1769)	Likku Jitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
318	Rufous-fronted Prinia	Prinia buchanani	Blyth, 1844	Erra-romu Veduru-kampa Jitta	Res	Common	LC	I
319	Grey-breasted Prinia	Prinia hodgsonii	Blyth, 1844	Veduru-kampa Jitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
320	Jungle Prinia	Prinia sylvatica	Jerdon, 1840	Kondalotakunna Jitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
321	Ashy Prinia	Prinia socialis	Sykes, 1832	Boodida-rangu Veduru-kampa Jitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
322	Plain Prinia	Prinia inornata	Sykes, 1832	Sada Chitkuruvi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
323	Zitting Cisticola	Cisticola juncidis	(Rafinesque, 1810)	Charala Veduru-kampa Jitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
59. Family Acrocephalidae
324	Thick-billed Warbler	Arundinax aedon	(Pallas, 1776)	Doddu-mukku Jitta	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
325	Booted Warbler	Iduna caligata	(Lichtenstein, 1823)	Kalujodu Patala Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
326	Sykes's Warbler	Iduna rama	(Sykes, 1832)	Sykes Patala Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
327	Paddyfield Warbler	Acrocephalus agricola	(Jerdon, 1845)	Erra Kampa Jitta	WM	Common	LC	II
328	Blyth's Reed Warbler	Acrocephalus dumetorum	Blyth, 1849	Kampa Jitta	WM	Common	LC	II
329	Clamorous Reed Warbler	Acrocephalus stentoreus	(Hemprich & Ehrenberg, 1833)	Borra Jitta	WM	Common	LC	II
60. Family Locustellidae
330	Grasshopper Warbler	Locustella naevia	(Boddaert, 1783)	Gaddi-pathala Pitta	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
331	Bristled Grassbird	Schoenicola striatus	(Jerdon, 1841)	Grenta Pitta	SM	Uncommon	VU	I
61. Family Hirundinidae
332	Gray-throated Martin	Riparia chinensis	(Gray, 1830)	Boodida-rangu-meda Vana Koila	SM	Common	LC	II
333	Sand Martin	Riparia riparia	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Isuka Vana Koila	WM	Common	LC	II
334	Eurasian Crag-Martin	Ptyonoprogne rupestris	(Scopoli, 1769)	Eurasia Konda Vana Koila	WM	Common	LC	II
335	Dusky Crag-Martin	Ptyonoprogne concolor	(Sykes, 1832)	Dumu-rangu Konda Vana Koila	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
336	Barn Swallow	Hirundo rustica	Linnaeus, 1758	Vana Koila	WM	Common	LC	II
337	Wire-tailed Swallow	Hirundo smithii	Leach, 1818	Theega-thoka Vana Koila	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
338	Red-rumped Swallow	Cecropis daurica	(Laxmann, 1769)	Erra-nadumu Vana Koila	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
339	Streak-throated Swallow	Petrochelidon fluvicola	(Blyth, 1855)	Charala-meda Vana Koila	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
340	Northern House-Martin	Delichon urbicum	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Ura Chatakamu	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
341	Asian House-Martin	Delichon dasypus	(Bonaparte, 1850)	Asia Chatakamu	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
62. Family Pycnonotidae
342	Black-crested Bulbul	Rubigula flaviventris	(Tickell, 1833)	Nalla-siki Pigili-pitta	Res	Rare	LC	II
343	Red-vented Bulbul	Pycnonotus cafer	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Pigili-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
344	Red-whiskered Bulbul	Pycnonotus jocosus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Thuraka Pigili-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
345	Yellow-throated Bulbul	Pycnonotus xantholaemus	(Jerdon, 1845)	Konda-poda Pigili-pitta	Res, Br	Common	VU	II
346	White-browed Bulbul	Pycnonotus luteolus	(Lesson, 1841)	Poda Pigili-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
63. Family Phylloscopidae
347	Yellow-browed Warbler	Phylloscopus inornatus	(Blyth, 1842)	Pasupu-kanubomala Patala Pitta	Res	Uncommon	LC	II
348	Hume's Warbler	Phylloscopus humei	(Brooks, 1878)	Hume Patala Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
349	Tytler's Leaf Warbler	Phylloscopus tytleri	Brooks, 1871	Tytler Akula Patala Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
350	Sulphur-bellied Warbler	Phylloscopus griseolus	Blyth, 1847	Pasupu-paccha Patala Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
351	Tickell's Leaf Warbler	Phylloscopus affinis	(Tickell, 1833)	Tickel Akula Patala Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
352	Common Chiffchaff	Phylloscopus collybita	(Vieillot, 1817)	Donna Patala Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
353	Green-crowned Warbler	Phylloscopus burkii	(Burton, E., 1836)	Paccha-topi Patala Pitta	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
354	Green Warbler	Phylloscopus nitidus	Blyth, 1843	Paccha Patala Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
355	Greenish Warbler	Phylloscopus trochiloides	(Sundevall, 1837)	Paccha-rangu Akula Patala Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
356	Large-billed Leaf Warbler	Phylloscopus magnirostris	Blyth, 1843	Pedda-mukkula Patala Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
357	Western Crowned Warbler	Phylloscopus occipitalis	(Blyth, 1845)	Akula Patala Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
358	Blyth's Leaf Warbler	Phylloscopus reguloides	(Blyth, 1842)	Blyth Akula Patala Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
64. Family Sylviidae
359	Lesser Whitethroat	Curruca curruca	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Chinna Kampa Jitta	WM	Common	LC	II
360	Eastern Orphean Warbler	Curruca crassirostris	(Cretzschmar, 1830)	Pedda Kampa Jitta	WM	Common	LC	II
361	Yellow-eyed Babbler	Chrysomma sinense	(Gmelin, 1789)	Pasupu-kalla Saida	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
65. Family Zosteropidae
362	Indian White-eye	Zosterops palpebrosus	(Temminck, 1824)	Vella-kanti	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
66. Family Timaliidae
363	Pin-striped Tit-Babbler	Mixornis gularis	(Horsfield, 1822)	Charala Chitta Saida	Res	Uncommon	LC	II
364	Tawny-bellied Babbler	Dumetia hyperythra	(Franklin, 1831)	Thela-meda Saida	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
365	Indian Scimitar-Babbler	Pomatorhinus horsfieldii	Sykes, 1832	Dasari Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
67. Family Pellorneidae
366	Puff-throated Babbler	Pellorneum ruficeps	Swainson, 1832	Adavi Jittu-kankulu Saida	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
68. Family Leiothrichidae
367	Brown-cheeked Fulvetta	Alcippe poioicephala	(Jerdon, 1841)	Fulvetta Chitkuruvi	Res	Uncommon	LC	II
368	Common Babbler	Argya caudata	(Dumont, 1823)	Chinna Saida	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
369	Large Gray Babbler	Argya malcolmi	(Sykes, 1832)	Verri-chinda	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
370	Jungle Babbler	Argya striata	(Dumont, 1823)	Adavi Saida-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
371	Yellow-billed Babbler	Argya affinis	(Jerdon, 1845)	Pasupu-mukku Chitkuruvi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
69. Family Sittidae
372	Indian Nuthatch	Sitta castanea	Lesson, 1830	Siri Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
373	Velvet-fronted Nuthatch	Sitta frontalis	Swainson, 1820	Makmal-romu Siri Pitta	Res	Common	LC	II
70. Family Certhidae
374	Indian Spotted Creeper	Salpornis spilonota	(Franklin, 1831)	Chukkala Theega Jitta	Res	Uncommon	LC	II
71. Family Sturnidae
375	Common Hill Myna	Gracula religiosa	Linnaeus, 1758	Konda Gorinka	Res	Common	LC	I
376	Common Starling	Sturnus vulgaris	Linnaeus, 1758	Pariki Pitta	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
377	Rosy Starling	Pastor roseus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Gulabi Pariki Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
378	Asian Pied Starling	Gracupica contra	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Vendi Pariki Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
379	Brahminy Starling	Sturnia pagodarum	(Gmelin, 1789)	Nalla-topi Pariki Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
380	Chestnut-tailed Starling	Sturnia malabarica	(Gmelin, 1789)	Boodida-rangu Thala Pariki Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
381	Common Myna	Acridotheres tristis	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Gorinka	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
382	Bank Myna	Acridotheres ginginianus	(Latham, 1790)	Vaddu Gorinka	Res	Common	LC	II
383	Jungle Myna	Acridotheres fuscus	(Wagler, 1827)	Adavi Gorinka	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
72. Family Turdidae
384	Orange-headed Thrush	Geokichla citrina	(Latham, 1790)	Narinja-rangu Gante-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
385	Pied Thrush	Geokichla wardii	(Blyth, 1843)	Chukala Gante-pitta	WM	Rare	LC	II
386	Indian Blackbird	Turdus simillimus	Jerdon, 1839	Poda Palisa	Res	Common	LC	II
387	Tickell's Thrush	Turdus unicolor	Tickell, 1833	Tickell Gante-pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
388	Scaly Thrush	Zoothera dauma	(Latham, 1790)	Chukala Gante-pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
73. Family Muscicapidae
389	Asian Brown Flycatcher	Muscicapa dauurica	Pallas, 1811	Palina Eega-pattu Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
390	Brown-breasted Flycatcher	Muscicapa muttui	(Layard, 1854)	Goduma-romu Eega-pattu Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
391	Indian Robin	Copsychus fulicatus	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Nallanchi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
392	Oriental Magpie-Robin	Copsychus saularis	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Pedda Nallanchi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
393	White-rumped Shama	Copsychus malabaricus	(Scopoli, 1786)	Thoka Nallanchi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
394	Blue-throated Flycatcher	Cyornis rubeculoides	(Vigors, 1831)	Neeli-meda Eega-pattu Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
395	Tickell's Blue Flycatcher	Cyornis tickelliae	Blyth, 1843	Tickel Neeli Eega-pattu Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
396	Verditer Flycatcher	Eumyias thalassinus	(Swainson, 1838)	Neeli Eega-pattu Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
397	Indian Blue Robin	Larvivora brunnea	Hodgson, 1837	Neeli Nallanchi	WM	Common	LC	II
398	Bluethroat	Luscinia svecica	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Podala Neeli Kandam	WM	Common	LC	II
399	Malabar Whistling-Thrush	Myophonus horsfieldii	Vigors, 1831	Eela-vese Gante-pitta	SM	Common	LC	II
400	Siberian Rubythroat	Calliope calliope	(Pallas, 1776)	Siberia Kempu Kandam	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
401	Blue-and-white Flycatcher	Cyanoptila cyanomelana	(Temminck, 1829)	Neeli-Thella Eega-pattu Pitta	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
402	Little Pied Flycatcher	Ficedula westermanni	(Sharpe, 1888)	Pied Eega-pattu Pitta	V	Rare	LC	II
403	Ultramarine Flycatcher	Ficedula superciliaris	(Jerdon, 1840)	Neeli-tellani Eega-pattu Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
404	Rusty-tailed Flycatcher	Ficedula ruficauda	(Swainson, 1838)	Thupu-thoka Eega-pattu Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
405	Taiga Flycatcher	Ficedula albicilla	(Pallas, 1811)	Taiga Eega-pattu Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
406	Red-breasted Flycatcher	Ficedula parva	(Bechstein, 1792)	Erra-meda Eega-pattu Pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
407	Black Redstart	Phoenicurus ochruros	(Gmelin, S.G., 1774)	Nune Buddigadu	WM	Common	LC	II
408	Blue-capped Rock-Thrush	Monticola cinclorhyncha	(Vigors, 1831)	Neeli-topi Gante-pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
409	Blue Rock-Thrush	Monticola solitarius	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Neeli Gante-pitta	WM	Common	LC	II
410	Siberian Stonechat	Saxicola maurus	(Pallas, 1773)	Banda Nallanchi	WM	Common	NE	II
411	Pied Bushchat	Saxicola caprata	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Kampa Nallanchi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
412	Isabelline Wheatear	Oenanthe isabellina	(Temminck, 1829)	Isabell Goduma Kanki	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
413	Desert Wheatear	Oenanthe deserti	(Temminck, 1825)	Nalla-meda Goduma Kanki	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
414	Brown Rock Chat	Oenanthe fusca	(Blyth, 1851)	Goduma Banda Nallanchi	WM	Common	LC	II
74. Family Dicaeidae
415	Thick-billed Flowerpecker	Dicaeum agile	(Tickell, 1833)	Dalasarimukku Poopoduchu Jitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
416	Pale-billed Flowerpecker	Dicaeum erythrorhynchos	(Latham, 1790)	Palina-mukku Poopoduchu Jitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
75. Family Nectariniidae
417	Purple-rumped Sunbird	Leptocoma zeylonica	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Mudaga Jitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
418	Purple Sunbird	Cinnyris asiaticus	(Latham, 1790)	Oodha-thene Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
419	Loten's Sunbird	Cinnyris lotenius	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Loten Sitlu Jitta	Res, Br	Rare	LC	II
420	Crimson Sunbird	Aethopyga siparaja	(Raffles, 1822)	Erra Sitlu Jitta	Res	Rare	LC	II
421	Little Spiderhunter	Arachnothera longirostra	(Latham, 1790)	Chinna Saledu-vetagadu	Res	Rare	LC	II
76. Family Chloropseidae
422	Jerdon's Leafbird	Chloropsis jerdoni	(Blyth, 1844)	Jerdon Aaku-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
423	Golden-fronted Leafbird	Chloropsis aurifrons	(Temminck, 1829)	Bangaru-romu Aaku-pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
77. Family Ploceidae
424	Streaked Weaver	Ploceus manyar	(Horsfield, 1821)	Charala Pichuka	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
425	Baya Weaver	Ploceus philippinus	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Pasupu Pitta	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
426	Black-breasted Weaver	Ploceus benghalensis	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Nalla-gonthu Pichuka	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
78. Family Estrildidae
427	Red Munia	Amandava amandava	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Erra Jinuvayi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
428	Indian Silverbill	Euodice malabarica	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Jinuvayi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
429	White-rumped Munia	Lonchura striata	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Thella-veepu Jinuvayi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
430	Scaly-breasted Munia	Lonchura punctulata	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Chukala Jinuvayi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
431	Tricolored Munia	Lonchura malacca	(Linnaeus, 1766)	Nalla Jinuvayi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
79. Family Passeridae
432	House Sparrow	Passer domesticus	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Voora Pichuka	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
433	Yellow-throated Sparrow	Gymnoris xanthocollis	(Burton, 1838)	Adavi Pichuka	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
80. Family Motacillidae
434	Forest Wagtail	Dendronanthus indicus	(Gmelin, 1789)	Adavi Jittangi	WM	Common	LC	I
435	Gray Wagtail	Motacilla cinerea	Tunstall, 1771	Boodida-rangu Jittangi	WM	Common	LC	II
436	Western Yellow Wagtail	Motacilla flava	Linnaeus, 1758	Padamara Pacha Kampa Jittangi	WM	Common	LC	II
437	Eastern Yellow Wagtail	Motacilla tschutschensis	Gmelin, 1789	Thurpu Pacha Kampa Jittangi	WM	Uncommon	LC	II
438	Citrine Wagtail	Motacilla citreola	Pallas, 1776	Pasupu-thala Jittangi	WM	Common	LC	II
439	White-browed Wagtail	Motacilla maderaspatensis	Gmelin, 1789	Tella Kampa Jittangi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
440	White Wagtail	Motacilla alba	Linnaeus, 1758	Tella Jittangi	WM	Common	LC	II
441	Richard's Pipit	Anthus richardi	Vieillot, 1818	Richard Likku	WM	Common	LC	II
442	Paddyfield Pipit	Anthus rufulus	Vieillot, 1818	Bharatha Jittangi	Res, Br	Common	LC	II
443	Blyth's Pipit	Anthus godlewskii	(Taczanowski, 1876)	Blyth Likku Jitta	WM	Common	LC	II
444	Tawny Pipit	Anthus campestris	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Palina-merupu Likku Jitta	WM	Common	LC	II
445	Tree Pipit	Anthus trivialis	(Linnaeus, 1758)	Chettu Likku Jitta	WM	Common	LC	II
446	Olive-backed Pipit	Anthus hodgsoni	Richmond, 1907	Paccha-veepu Likku Jitta	WM	Common	LC	II
447	Long-billed Pipit	Anthus similis	(Jerdon, 1840)	Podugu-mukku Likku Jitta	WM	Rare	LC	II
81. Family Fringillidae
448	Common Rosefinch	Carpodacus erythrinus	(Pallas 1770)	Eduru Jinuvayi	WM	Common	LC	II
82. Family Emberizidae
449	Crested Bunting	Emberiza lathami	Gray, J.E., 1831	Sikhi Jinuvayi	SM	Uncommon	LC	II
450	Black-headed Bunting	Emberiza melanocephala	Scopoli, 1769	Nalla-thala Jinuvayi	WM	Common	LC	II
451	Red-headed Bunting	Emberiza bruniceps	von Brandt, 1841	Erra-thala Jinuvayi	WM	Common	LC	II
452	Grey-necked Bunting	Emberiza buchanani	Blyth, 1845	Boodida-rangu-meda Jinuvayi	WM	Common	LC	II

Table 2. Species removed from the final list of birds known from Telangana, India.

Order Family	Species	Reason
Galliformes Phasianidae	Synoicus chinensis Blue-breasted Quail	Historical record by Dr. Salim Ali at Ramappa temple, Mulugu in 1937; no subsequent records in Telangana.
	Coturnix coturnix Common Quail	No photographic or audio evidence of the bird in the state, despite numerous reports, including one by Salim Ali in 1931.
	Perdicula erythrorhyncha Painted Bush-Quail	Unconfirmed eBird sighting in Nagarkurnool.
	Gallus gallus Red Junglefowl	No confirmed reports of this bird in Telangana in recent times; its current distribution is limited to areas north of the Godavari River.
Phoenicopteriformes Phoenicopteridae	Phoeniconaias minor Lesser Flamingo	There are historical sightings of the species from various parts of Telangana (Taher 1985). But no confirmed recent reports of this species from the state.
Columbiformes Columbidae	Columba punicea Pale-capped Pigeon	No reports of this bird from Telangana; all records are from Andhra Pradesh due to mapping issues on eBird.
Otidiformes Otididae	Ardeotis nigriceps Great Indian Bustard	Locally extinct; historic reports.
	Cacomantis merulinus Plaintive Cuckoo	Historical record by Dr. Salim Ali at Mannanur in October 1931.
Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgidae	Caprimulgus jotaka Gray Nightjar	Gray Nightjar Caprimulgus indicus is now split into Gray Nightjar (C. jotaka; northern & eastern India) and Jungle Nightjar (C. indicus; southern India) (vide Rasmussen & Anderton 2005).
Apodiformes Apodidae	Apus apus Common Swift	Though it was reported multiple times (individual checklists on eBird), there is no evidence to confirm their sighting.
Gruiformes Rallidae	Rallina eurizonoides Slaty-legged Crake	One misreport in eBird.
Charadriiformes Charadriidae	Vanellus gregarious Sociable Lapwing	An unconfirmed single report from ICRISAT in 1991.
	Vanellus leucurus White-tailed Lapwing	An unconfirmed single report from ICRISAT in 1991.
Charadriiformes Glareolidae	Rhinoptilus bitorquatus Jerdon's Courser	Historic report, locally extinct.
Ciconiiformes Ciconiidae	Ciconia ciconia White Stork	A historical report by Dr. Salim Ali at Narsampet in November 1931. Also see Majumdar (1991).
	Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus Black-necked Stork	A historical report by Dr. Salim Ali at Borgampad in November 1931.
Accipitriformes Accipitridae	Sarcogyps calvus Red-headed Vulture	Historic reports. No recent sightings.
	Gyps bengalensis White-rumped Vulture	Historic reports. No recent sightings.
	Gyps fulvus Eurasian Griffon	Historic reports. No recent sightings.
Strigiformes Tytonidae	Tyto longimembris Australasian Grass-Owl	One historic report from ICRISAT; but no notes to confirm the sighting.
Piciformes Picidae	Dendrocopos macei Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker	No confirmed reports from Telangana. The historical reports from Narsapur forest have inadequate documentation.
Falconiformes Falconidae	Falco columbarius Merlin	Historical sightings at ICRISAT and Manjeera; no documentation available.
Passeriformes Laniidae	Lanius tephronotus Gray-backed Shrike	No valid reports from Telangana. One unconfirmed report in eBird. The species is distributed in the Himalayan and northeastern regions.
Passeriformes Corvidae	Dendrocitta formosae Grey Treepie	No valid reports from Telangana. The species distribution starts from northern Andhra region and extends to the Himalayan and northeastern regions.
Passeriformes Paridae	Machlolophus xanthogenys Himalayan Black-lored Tit	The species distribution is restricted to Himalayan range. There are few unconfirmed reports from Umamaheshwaram.
Passeriformes Alaudidae	Galerida cristata Crested Lark	The species distribution is restricted to northwestern regions of India.
Passeriformes Cisticolidae	Prinia rufescens Rufescent Prinia	The species distribution is restricted to regions of northeastern India.
Passeriformes Locustellidae	Locustella major Long-billed Bush Warbler	The species distribution is restricted to Kashmir and Ladakh regions.
Passeriformes Phylloscopidae	Phylloscopus neglectus Plain Leaf Warbler	No confirmed reports. Its distribution is restricted to northwestern regions of India.
Passeriformes Timaliidae	Cyanoderma ambiguum Buff-chested Babbler	No confirmed reports. Its distribution is restricted to northeastern regions of India.
Passeriformes Muscicapidae	Cyornis banyumas Hill Blue Flycatcher	No confirmed reports. Its distribution is restricted to northeastern regions of India.
	Ficedula subrubra Kashmir Flycatcher	Historical reports; no confirmed documentation.
	Saxicola ferreus Gray Bushchat	No confirmed reports from the state. Some unconfirmed reports in eBird.
Passeriformes Estrildidae	Amandava formosa Green Avadavat	Reported by Dr. Salim Ali from Utnoor region based on the information given by Gond Raja of Utnoor.
	Lonchura kelaarti Black-throated Munia	No confirmed reports of the species from the region. There are many unconfirmed sightings in eBird.
Passeriformes Motacillidae	Anthus cervinus Red-throated Pipit	One historical sighting from Shamirpet in February 1983; but the sighting is doubtful.

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