House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
The most common backyard bird. Feeds on millet, wheat, and small seeds. Often seen in flocks near homes.
Eats: Millets, wheat, small seeds
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Found everywhere in the city. Loves grains and seeds. Often seen on rooftops and ledges.
Eats: Grains, millets, seeds
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
Pale gray dove with a black collar. Common in gardens and open areas. Gentle feeder.
Eats: Small seeds, millets, grains
Red Collared-Dove
Streptopelia tranquebarica
Pinkish-brown dove common in Anantapur's dry fields. Often seen on the ground foraging.
Eats: Small seeds, crop grains
Baya Weaver
Ploceus philippinus
Master nest-builder. Males weave hanging nests on palm trees. Feeds on grass seeds and grains.
Eats: Grass seeds, millets, paddy
Scaly-breasted Munia
Lonchura punctulata
Small brown bird with scaly pattern on chest. Travels in large flocks. Loves small seeds.
Eats: Tiny seeds, millets, grass seeds
Indian Silverbill
Euodice malabarica
Tiny pale finch with a silver beak. Common in dry scrub and open fields of Anantapur.
Eats: Small seeds, grass seeds
Alexandrine Parakeet
Psittacula eupatria
Large green parrot with red beak. Native to Anantapur. Feeds on grains, fruits, and seeds.
Eats: Grains, millets, fruits, seeds
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Psittacula krameri
Bright green parrot with pink/black neck ring. Very common in urban Anantapur. Noisy flock bird.
Eats: Grains, seeds, fruits, nuts
Yellow-throated Sparrow
Gymnoris xanthocollis
Distinctive yellow throat. Common in dry scrub and agricultural fields of Rayalaseema.
Eats: Seeds, grains, small insects
Common Myna
Acridotheres tristis
Brown bird with yellow beak and eye patch. Highly adaptable. Eats everything from insects to grains.
Eats: Insects, grains, fruits, scraps
Jungle Myna
Acridotheres fuscus
Similar to Common Myna but with white wing patches. Common in wooded areas and gardens.
Eats: Insects, fruits, grains
Red-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus cafer
Black-crested bird with red vent. One of the most common garden birds. Loves fruits and seeds.
Eats: Fruits, seeds, insects, nectar
White-browed Bulbul
Pycnonotus luteolus
Olive-brown bird with white eyebrow. Very common in Anantapur's scrub and gardens.
Eats: Fruits, seeds, insects
Asian Koel
Eudynamys scolopaceus
Famous for its loud "koel-koel" call in summer. Black male, brown-spotted female. Eats fruits and grains.
Eats: Fruits, grains, insects
Oriental Magpie-Robin
Copsychus saularis
Black and white bird with a beautiful song. Controls caterpillars and moths. Loves to bathe.
Eats: Insects, caterpillars, worms
Black Drongo
Dicrurus macrocercus
All-black bird with forked tail. Aggressive defender of territory. Controls agricultural pests.
Eats: Insects, dragonflies, beetles
Asian Green Bee-eater
Merops orientalis
Bright green bird with black eye stripe. Nests in sandy banks. Eats bees and wasps.
Eats: Bees, wasps, insects
Source: "Avifaunal Diversity of Anantapuramu District" — V.V. Bala Subramanyam (2018), Zenodo. 124 species documented across 52 families.