City Birds You Can Spot Without Binoculars

Aug 5,2025

Small, chirpy, and often seen around homes, markets, and tea stalls.

House Sparrow

Bold, yellow-beaked birds often found walking on roads and gardens.

Common Myna

Abundant in cities, seen on rooftops, window ledges, and public buildings.

Rock Pigeon

Highly intelligent and social, found everywhere from garbage dumps to treetops.

Crows

Common near water bodies or even roadside drains, still and camouflaged.

Indian Pond Heron

A large bird of prey, often seen soaring in circles above cities.

Black Kite

Bright green with a red beak, loud calls — often found in city parks and temples.

Rose-ringed Parakeet

Known more by its melodious “kuhoo” call, usually perched on large trees.

Asian Koel

Easily spotted due to its bright blue back and red beak, even in urban areas.

White-throated Kingfisher

Small but loud — its “tuk-tuk” call is common, and it's often seen on fig trees.

Coppersmith Barbet