Top 5 birds found in Tamil Nadu

 Here are the top 5 birds commonly found in Tamil Nadu, known for their beauty, uniqueness, or ecological importance:

1. Indian Peafowl (National Bird of India)

• Description: Known for its vibrant blue-green plumage and iridescent tail feathers.
• Habitat: Dry forests, scrublands, and near human settlements.
• Significance: Sacred in Indian culture and a symbol of beauty.
  
  
  

2. Greater Flamingo

• Description: Tall birds with pinkish-white plumage, long legs, and a downward-curved beak.
• Habitat: Wetlands like Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary.
• Significance: Migratory birds that are a spectacle in Tamil Nadu’s salt pans and marshes.
  
  
  

3. Rose-ringed Parakeet

• Description: Green plumage with a distinctive red ring around the neck (in males).
• Habitat: Urban areas, agricultural lands, and forests.
• Significance: Common pet bird and a frequent visitor to farmlands.
  
  
  

4. Painted Stork

• Description: Large wading bird with a distinctive yellow beak and pink-tipped wings.
• Habitat: Marshes, lakes, and riverbeds, including Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary.
• Significance: Known for their communal nesting during the migratory season.
  
  
  

5. Black Drongo

• Description: Jet-black bird with a forked tail, known for its agility.
• Habitat: Open fields, farmlands, and urban areas.
• Significance: A natural pest controller, often seen perched on wires or branches.