The world of avian diversity is vast and interesting. From the glamorous Great Argus Pheasant to the gentle Galapagos Dove, birds beginning with the letter “G” represent an astonishing variety of species across continents and habitats.

This blog catalogs 499 such feathered wonders, each with its own remarkable adaptations and behaviors.

Some, like the Great Hornbill, command attention with their impressive size and colorful bills. Others, such as the Grey Gnatcatcher, charm observers with their subtle beauty and delicate movements.

No matter if one is an experienced birder or simply curious about our winged neighbors, this collection offers insights into a specific corner of ornithological wonder.

Join this alphabetical path through “G” birds that inhabit forests, wetlands, grasslands, and ocean shores around the globe.

Distinctive Birds with Begin with G 

1. Gadwall

Gadwall is a medium-sized duck with understated gray plumage, the Gadwall stands out for its distinctive black rear.

Though often overlooked among showier waterfowl, this subtle beauty is renowned for its unique method of foraging beneath the water’s surface and its complex courtship displays.

• Scientific Name: Mareca strepera 
• Species: Waterfowl 
• Diet: Aquatic plants

2. Galah

The Galah is a striking pink and gray parrot that’s a familiar sight across Australian skies.

Known for its playful personality and remarkable intelligence, this social bird often forms strong bonds with its flock members and can frequently be seen performing acrobatic displays in pairs or groups.

• Scientific Name: Eolophus roseicapilla
• Species: Cockatoo 
• Main Diet: Seeds 

3. Gambel’s Quail

A plump ground bird of the desert Southwest, the Gambel’s Quail sports a distinctive black plume curling forward from its forehead.

These social birds move in coveys across the desert landscape, scurrying between shrubs and cacti with quick, purposeful steps, communicating through a variety of calls and sounds.

• Scientific Name: Callipepla gambelii
• Species: New World Quail (Odontophoridae family)
• Main Diet: Seeds (especially those from legumes and shrubs)

4. Garden Warbler

The Garden Warbler is a plain-looking brown bird that makes up for its modest appearance with its rich, flute-like song that fills gardens and woodlands.

A skilled vocalist, this small warbler can sing continuously for several minutes, producing complex melodies that are especially noticeable during the breeding season.

• Scientific Name: Sylvia borin
• Species: Old World Warbler
• Main Diet: Insects

5. Garganey

The Garganey is a small dabbling duck with the male displaying a striking white crescent on its head during breeding season.

A long-distance migrant that travels between Europe and Africa, this secretive bird tends to stay hidden in dense marsh vegetation and is known for its distinctive creaking call that sounds like a wooden rattle.

• Scientific Name: Spatula querquedula
• Species: Dabbling Duck
• Main Diet: Aquatic invertebrates

6. Gartered Trogon

The Gartered Trogon catches attention with its metallic green upper parts and bright yellow underside, separated by a striking white band on its chest.

As a patient hunter, this colorful bird perches quietly in the middle levels of forests, scanning for food and using its serrated bill to catch its prey with remarkable precision.

• Scientific Name: Trogon caligatus
• Species: Trogon 
• Main Diet: Insects

7. Goldcrest

The Goldcrest is Europe’s smallest bird, easily recognized by its bright yellow crown stripe bordered with black.

Despite its tiny size, barely larger than a hummingbird, this active bird braves cold winters, constantly moving through conifer branches while making high-pitched calls as it searches for food.

• Scientific Name: Regulus regulus
• Species: Kinglet
• Main Diet: Small insects and spiders

8. Gloster Fancy Canary

The Gloster Fancy Canary is a small, charming breed notable for its distinctive round head and crown of feathers that resemble a bowl cut hairstyle.

Developed in England in the early 1920s, this canary comes in two varieties – the Gloster Corona (with crest) and the Gloster Consort (without crest), both prized for their compact size and sweet temperament.

• Scientific Name: Serinus canaria domesticus
• Species: Domestic Canary 
• Main Diet: Seeds

9. Glossy Swiftlet

The Glossy Swiftlet is a small, agile bird that spends most of its life in flight, zipping through the air with remarkable speed and precision.

Its dark, glossy upper parts shimmer in sunlight as it performs aerial acrobatics to catch its prey, and unlike many other swiftlets, it navigates using its eyesight rather than echolocation.

• Scientific Name: Collocalia esculenta
• Species: Swift 
• Main Diet: Flying insects

10. Georgia’s Canary

The Canary is a small songbird prized for its melodious voice and bright yellow feathers, though wild canaries are actually more greenish-brown in color.

Domesticated over hundreds of years, these cheerful birds have become one of the most popular pet birds worldwide, known for their ability to learn complex songs and their gentle temperament.

• Scientific Name: Serinus canaria
• Species: Finch 
• Main Diet: Seeds

11. German Roller Canary

The German Roller Canary is a special breed developed for its extraordinary singing abilities, known for producing deep, rolling notes in various combinations.

What sets this canary apart is its unique vocal repertoire of up to 20 different notes, which it can perform in sequences called “tours,” making it one of the most prized song canaries in the world.

• Scientific Name: Serinus canaria domesticus
• Species: Domestic Canary 
• Main Diet: Seeds

12. Gila Woodpecker

The Gila Woodpecker is a master of desert living, making its home primarily in tall Saguaro cacti by creating nest holes that later benefit many other desert species.

This adaptable bird stands out with its distinctive black-and-white barred back, tan-colored head, and males sporting a small red cap on their crown.

• Scientific Name: Melanerpes uropygialis
• Species: True Woodpecker (Picidae family)
• Main Diet: Insects

13. Gilded Flicker

The Gila Woodpecker is a striking desert specialist that carves its nest holes in giant saguaro cacti, creating homes that later serve many other desert creatures.

With its distinctive black-and-white barred back and tan-colored head, this resourceful bird thrives in hot desert conditions, announcing its presence with loud calls that echo across the landscape.

• Scientific Name: Melanerpes uropygialis
• Species: True Woodpecker 
• Main Diet: Insects

14. Glaucous Gull

The Glaucous Gull is a large, pale gull that rules the Arctic seas with its impressive size and stark white wingtips, setting it apart from other gull species.

In winter, these powerful birds can be spotted along northern coastlines, where they display their commanding presence and adaptability as both hunters and scavengers in harsh climates.

• Scientific Name: Larus hyperboreus
• Species: Large white-headed gull
• Main Diet: Fish

15. Glaucous-winged Gull

The Glaucous-winged Gull is a large, pale gull of the North Pacific coast, distinguished by its light gray wings that show no black tips.

As a highly adaptable coastal bird, it’s comfortable in both urban harbors and remote beaches, where it shows remarkable skill at catching fish and scavenging along the shoreline.

• Scientific Name: Larus glaucescens
• Species: Seabird 
• Main Diet: Fish

16. Glossy Ibis

The Glossy Ibis is a dark-colored wading bird with an iridescent bronze and green sheen that shimmers in sunlight as it probes wetlands with its long, curved bill. It’s a master at finding food in shallow waters, using its sensitive bill tip to detect prey hidden in mud or vegetation, often feeding in groups that work systematically across wetland areas.

• Scientific Name: Plegadis falcinellus
• Species: Ibis 
• Main Diet: Small crustaceans

17. Grey-headed Gull

The Grey-headed Gull is a compact gull with a distinctive pale grey head and striking red bill and legs.

Found mostly in coastal areas and inland waterways of Africa and South America, this adaptable bird is equally at home catching fish in the water or foraging for insects in agricultural fields.

• Scientific Name: Chroicocephalus Cirrocephalus
• Species: Gull
• Main Diet: Fish

18. Golden Babbler

The Golden Babbler is a small, active bird with warm golden-yellow plumage streaked with olive on its wings and back.

A social bird that moves through the forest understory in small groups, it constantly communicates with soft contact calls while searching for food among leaves and branches.

• Scientific Name: Cyanoderma chrysaeum
• Species: Old World Babbler
• Main Diet: Small insects

19. Golden Eagle

The Golden Eagle is one of North America’s largest birds of prey, recognized by its dark brown coloring and golden-tinged feathers on its head and neck. This powerful hunter commands the skies with its impressive wingspan of up to 7.5 feet, soaring effortlessly over mountains and open spaces while scanning vast territories for prey with its keen eyesight.

• Scientific Name: Aquila chrysaetos
• Species: True Eagle 
• Main Diet: Small to medium-sized mammals

20. Golden Oriole

The Golden Oriole is a stunning bird with brilliant yellow plumage in males and greenish-yellow in females, making it stand out against leafy branches. Though shy and often hard to spot despite its bright coloring, its presence is often revealed by its distinctive fluty whistle that carries through woodland canopies.

• Scientific Name: Oriolus oriolus
• Species: Old World Oriole (Oriolidae family)
• Main Diet: Insects

21. Golden Pheasant

The Golden Pheasant is a spectacularly colored bird featuring a bright golden-yellow crest and rump, with a vibrant red body and dark metallic green wings. Males are particularly striking with an orange cape decorated with black stripes, while females maintain a more subtle brown plumage that helps them blend into the forest floor.

• Scientific Name: Chrysolophus pictus
• Species: True Pheasant (Phasianidae family)
• Main Diet: Seeds

22. Golden Pipit

The Golden Pipit is a small ground-dwelling bird found in parts of Africa, characterized by its distinctive golden-yellow plumage. Its behavior involves spending time walking along the ground in short grass and scrubland areas, where it searches for its preferred food.

• Scientific Name: Tmetothylacus tenellus
• Species: Pipit 
• Main Diet: Small insects 

23. Golden Swallow

The Golden Swallow is a small, shimmering bird with iridescent golden-green upper parts that sparkle in sunlight as it swoops through the air. Once common in Jamaica and Hispaniola, this rare swallow is now primarily found in the Dominican Republic, where it glides gracefully above mountain forests and clearings.

• Scientific Name: Tachycineta euchrysea
• Species: American Swallow 
• Main Diet: Flying insects

24. Golden Tanager

The Golden Tanager is a vibrant yellow bird that brightens the forests of South America with its brilliant plumage and energetic presence. Small but eye-catching, this tanager moves through the mid-level canopy in mixed-species flocks, often paired with its mate as they search for food among leaves and branches.

• Scientific Name: Tangara arthus
• Species: Tanager 
• Main Diet: Small fruits

25. Golden-capped Parakeet

The Golden-capped Parakeet features a bright yellow crown that contrasts beautifully with its predominantly green body, making it stand out among the treetops of its South American habitat. Found primarily in Brazil, these social parrots form tight-knit groups and communicate through a series of high-pitched calls and whistles.

• Scientific Name: Aratinga auricapillus
• Species: Parakeet (Psittacidae family)
• Main Diet: Seeds

26. Golden-cheeked Warbler

The Golden-cheeked Warbler is a rare songbird found exclusively in central Texas, marked by its bright yellow face with a striking black stripe through the eye.

This endangered species depends specifically on old-growth Ashe juniper trees for nesting material, as they use the shredding bark to build their nests in the tree canopy.

• Scientific Name: Setophaga chrysoparia
• Species: New World Warbler Main Diet: Insects
• Main Diet : Insects and Spiders 

27. Golden-crowned Kinglet

The Golden-crowned Kinglet is one of North America’s smallest songbirds, barely larger than a hummingbird, with an eye-catching yellow-orange crown stripe bordered by black.

Despite its tiny size, this active bird is remarkably hardy, staying in northern forests through harsh winters while constantly moving through the trees in search of food.

• Scientific Name: Regulus satrapa
• Species: Kinglet 
• Main Diet: Small insects and spiders

28. Golden-crowned Sparrow

The Golden-crowned Sparrow is marked by its bright yellow crown patch bordered by black stripes, which becomes more vibrant during breeding season.

During winter months, these birds form large foraging flocks in brushy areas along the Pacific Coast, where they can be identified by their distinct three-note whistled song, often described as “oh-dear-me.”

• Scientific Name: Zonotrichia atricapilla
• Species: New World Sparrow 
• Main Diet: Seeds

29. Golden-fronted Woodpecker

The Golden-fronted Woodpecker is easily recognized by its bright yellow-orange forehead patch and striking barred black-and-white back pattern.

A vocal and active bird, it can often be spotted methodically moving up tree trunks and branches in search of food, using its strong bill to probe bark and create distinctive drumming sounds.

• Scientific Name: Melanerpes aurifrons
• Species: True Woodpecker 
• Main Diet: Insects

30. Golden-headed Cisticola

The Golden-headed Cisticola is a tiny bird with a bright golden crown and streaked brown upperparts that stands out in grassy habitats.

During breeding season, males put on quite a show, rising high into the air while singing a buzzing song, then dropping back down into the grass like a tiny parachutist.

• Scientific Name: Cisticola exilis
• Species: Cisticola
• Main Diet: Small insects

31. Golden-mantled Racket-tail

The Golden-mantled Racket-tail is a stunning parrot characterized by its unique spatula-shaped tail feathers and bright golden mantle across its neck and shoulders.

These social birds are skilled mimics in the wild, living in pairs or small groups in the forests of Indonesia, where they communicate through a series of whistles and chirps.

• Scientific Name: Prioniturus platurus
• Species: Parrot 
• Main Diet: Fruits

32. Golden-rumped Euphonia

The Golden-rumped Euphonia is a small, vibrant finch-like bird with a distinctive golden patch on its lower back, contrasting beautifully with its deep blue-black upperparts.

Male birds flash their bright colors while moving through the forest canopy, often staying in pairs or small groups as they search for their favorite fruits.

• Scientific Name: Euphonia cyanocephala
• Species: True Finch 
• Main Diet: Small berries and fruits

33. Golden-tailed Sapphire

The Golden-tailed Sapphire is a small hummingbird with brilliant blue-green upperparts and a distinctive golden tail. Darting among tropical flowers, this active little bird catches the sunlight on its iridescent feathers, creating flashes of sapphire and emerald as it moves from bloom to bloom.

• Scientific Name: Chrysuronia oenone
• Species: Hummingbird 
• Main Diet: Nectar

34. Golden-throated Barbet

The Golden-throated Barbet is a vibrant bird with a striking golden patch on its throat and brilliant green plumage that helps it blend perfectly into its forest habitat.

Found in the mountain forests of Southeast Asia, this stocky bird creates distinctive drum-like sounds by rapidly hitting its thick beak against tree branches.

• Scientific Name: Megalaima franklinii
• Species: Asian Barbet 
• Main Diet: Fruits

35. Golden-winged Warbler

The Golden-winged Warbler stands out with its striking gray plumage, black mask, and distinctive yellow wing patches and crown.

This small songbird faces serious population declines due to habitat loss, yet it maintains its characteristic habit of foraging through tree branches while hanging upside down, searching methodically for food.

• Scientific Name: Vermivora chrysoptera
• Species: New World Warbler 
• Main Diet: Insects

Unique “G” Lettered Birds

36. Goldfinch

37. Goosander

38. Goose

39. Gopher Tortoise

40. Goshawk

41. Gouldian Finch

42. Grace’s Warbler

43. Grass Owl

44. Grass Wren

45. Grassbird

46. Grasshopper Sparrow

47. Great Auk

48. Great Black-backed Gull

49. Great Blue Heron

50. Great Bustard

51. Great Cormorant

52. Great Crested Flycatcher

53. Great Crested Grebe

54. Great Egret

55. Great Frigatebird

56. Great Grey Owl

57. Great Horned Owl

58. Great Iora

59. Great Jacamar

60. Great Kiskadee

61. Great Knot

62. Great Northern Diver

63. Great Potoo

64. Great Reed Warbler

65. Great Shearwater

66. Great Skua

67. Great Spotted Woodpecker

68. Great Swallow-tailed Swift

69. Great Thick-knee

70. Great Tit

71. Great White Egret

72. Great White Pelican

73. Greater Adjutant

74. Greater Antillean Bullfinch

75. Greater Bird-of-paradise

76. Greater Coucal

77. Greater Flamingo

78. Greater Green Leafbird

79. Greater Honeyguide

80. Greater Hoopoe-Lark

81. Greater Painted-snipe

82. Greater Pewee

83. Greater Prairie Chicken

84. Greater Roadrunner

85. Greater Sage-Grouse

86. Greater Scaup

87. Greater Short-toed Lark

88. Greater Spotted Eagle

89. Greater Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

90. Greater Thornbird

91. Greater White-fronted Goose

92. Green Bee-eater

93. Green Broadbill

94. Green Heron

95. Green Iora

96. Green Jay

97. Green Kingfisher

98. Green Wood Hoopoe

99. Green Aracari

100. Green Avadavat

101. Green Billed Coucal

102. Green Billed Malkoha

103. Green Broadbill

104. Green Catbird

105. Green Cochoa

106. Green Crombec

107. Green Honeycreeper

108. Green Hylia

109. Green Imperial Pigeon

110. Green Junglefowl

111. Green Laurel Pigeon

112. Green Longtail

113. Green Magpie

114. Green Munia

115. Green Oriole

116. Green Parrotbill

117. Green Peafowl

118. Green Pigeon

119. Green Pitta

120. Green Prinia

121. Green Racquet-tail

122. Green Sandpiper

123. Green Shrike-babbler

124. Green Siskin

125. Green Sunbird

126. Green Swallowtail

127. Green Tinkerbird

128. Green Turaco

129. Green Violetear

130. Green Warbler

131. Green Waxbill

132. Green Woodpecker

133. Green-backed Camaroptera

134. Green-backed Eremomela

135. Green-backed Firecrown

136. Green-backed Heron

137. Green-backed Honeybird

138. Green-backed Tit

139. Green-barred Woodpecker

140. Green-bellied Hummingbird

141. Green-billed Toucan

142. Green-breasted Mango

143. Green-breasted Pitta

144. Green-cheeked Amazon

145. Green-cheeked Parakeet

146. Green-cheeked Parrot

147. Green-crowned Brilliant

148. Green-crowned Plovercrest

149. Green-eared Barbet

150. Green-fronted Hummingbird

151. Green-fronted Lancebill

152. Green-headed Hillstar

153. Green-headed Oriole

154. Green-headed Sunbird

155. Green-hooded Sunbird

156. Green-legged Partridge

157. Green-legged Tinamou

158. Green-mantled Racket-tail

159. Green-necked Tanager

160. Green-naped Tanager

161. Green-peaked Parrot

162. Green-rumped Parrotlet

163. Green-rumped Waxbill

164. Green-tailed Bristlebill

165. Green-tailed Goldenthroat

166. Green-tailed Jacamar

167. Green-tailed Sunbird

168. Green-thighed Parakeet

169. Green-throated Carib

170. Green-throated Mango

171. Green-throated Sunbird

172. Green-tufted Parrotlet

173. Green-winged Pytilia

174. Green-winged Saltator

175. Greenish Elaenia

176. Greenish Puffleg

177. Greenish Schiffornis

178. Greenish Tyrannulet

179. Grevillea Honeyeater

180. Grey-backed Camaroptera

181. Grey-backed Fiscal

182. Grey-backed Shrike

183. Grey-backed Sparrow-lark

184. Grey-bellied Cuckoo

185. Grey-bellied Tesia

186. Grey-breasted Crake

187. Grey-breasted Martin

188. Grey-breasted Parakeet

189. Grey-breasted Wren

190. Grey-capped Flycatcher

191. Grey-capped Greenfinch

192. Grey-cheeked Bulbul

193. Grey-cheeked Green Pigeon

194. Grey-cheeked Parakeet

195. Grey-cheeked Thrush

196. Grey-chinned Hermit

197. Grey-chinned Minivet

198. Grey-crowned Babbler

199. Grey-crowned Crane

200. Grey-crowned Rosy Finch

201. Grey-crowned Tanager

202. Grey-crowned Yellowthroat

203. Grey-faced Buzzard

204. Grey-faced Green Pigeon

205. Grey-faced Petrel

206. Grey-flanked Cinclodes

207. Grey-headed Albatross

208. Grey-headed Batis

209. Grey-headed Bushshrike

210. Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher

211. Grey-headed Dove

212. Grey-headed Fish Eagle

213. Grey-headed Gull

214. Grey-headed Kingfisher

215. Grey-headed Lovebird

216. Grey-headed Parakeet

217. Grey-headed Quail-dove

218. Grey-headed Silverbill

219. Grey-headed Sparrow

220. Grey-headed Sunbird

221. Grey-headed Swamphen

222. Grey-hooded Attila

223. Grey-hooded Flycatcher

224. Grey-hooded Parrotbill

225. Grey-hooded Sierra-finch

226. Grey-legged Tinamou

227. Grey-lined Hawk

228. Grey-lined Honeyeater

229. Grey-mantled Wren

230. Grey-necked Bunting

231. Grey-necked Piculet

232. Grey-necked Wood Rail

233. Grey-pileated Finch

234. Grey-rumped Treeswift

235. Grey-sided Flowerpecker

236. Grey-sided Thrush

237. Grey-speckled Bushshrike

238. Grey-spotted Woodpecker

239. Grey-streaked Flycatcher

240. Grey-tailed Mountain-gem

241. Grey-tailed Piha

242. Grey-tailed Tattler

243. Grey-throated Barbet

244. Grey-throated Babbler

245. Grey-throated Leaftosser

246. Grey-throated Rail

247. Grey-throated Sunbird

248. Grey-tit Flycatcher

249. Grey Wagtail

250. Grey-breasted Sabrewing

251. Grey-headed Lapwing

252. Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker

253. Grey-eyed Bulbul

254. Grey-headed Myna

255. Grey-crowned Babbler

256. Grey-winged Blackbird

257. Grey-breasted Spurfowl

258. Greenish Warbler

259. Green-rumped Parrotlet

260. Grey-sided Laughingthrush

261. Greater Yellownape

262. Green-crowned Warbler

263. Green-throated Mango

264. Green-throated Sunangel

265. Green-tailed Towhee

266. Green-tailed Trainbearer

267. Green-tufted Hummingbird

268. Greenish Schiffornis

269. Greenish Tyrannulet

270. Greenish Yellowfinch

271. Great Booby

272. Greater Ani

273. Green-barred Woodcreeper

274. Green-crowned Brilliant

275. Green-crowned Woodnymph

276. Green-throated Carib

277. Green-backed Twinspot

278. Green-throated Sunbird

279. Green-backed Heron

280. Green-backed Kingfisher

281. Green-backed Whistler

282. Green-fronted Lancebill

283. Green-fronted Hummingbird

284. Green-legged Partridge

285. Green-headed Oriole

286. Green-headed Sunbird

287. Greenish Eremomela

Exotic Birds Starting with G

288. Great Nicobar Serpent Eagle

289. Grey-headed Piprites

290. Grey-headed Oliveback

291. Grey-headed Greenbul

292. Grey-throated Flycatcher

293. Grey-hooded Sunbird

294. Grey-hooded Babbler

295. Grey-backed Hawk

296. Grey-backed Shrike

297. Grey-bellied Antbird

298. Grey-chinned Minivet

299. Grey-necked Wood Rail

300. Grey-pileated Finch

301. Grey-sided Tanager

302. Grey-streaked Flycatcher

303. Grey-tailed Tattler

304. Grey-throated Rail

305. Grey-vented Antwren

306. Grey-winged Inca Finch

307. Greater Green Leafbird

308. Greater Yellowlegs

309. Greater Thornbird

310. Greater Painted-snipe

311. Greater Pewee

312. Greater Flameback

313. Greater Scythebill

314. Greater Wagtail-Tyrant

315. Greater Spotted Eagle

316. Greater Racket-tailed Drongo

317. Greater Pied Hornbill

318. Greater Sage-Grouse

319. Greater Flowerpecker

320. Greater Honeyguide

321. Greater White-fronted Goose

322. Greater White-throat

323. Greater Swallow-tailed Swift

324. Greater Adjutant Stork

325. Greater Sand Plover

326. Greater Scaup

327. Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush

328. Greater Painted-Snipe

329. Greater Flamingo

330. Great-tailed Grackle

331. Green-bellied Hummingbird

332. Green Bee-eater

333. Green Wood Hoopoe

334. Green-winged Teal

335. Green-winged Saltator

336. Green-tailed Bristlebill

337. Green-tailed Jacamar

338. Green Jay

339. Green Kingfisher

340. Green-thighed Parakeet

341. Green-breasted Mango

342. Green-breasted Pitta

343. Green-billed Toucan

344. Green-capped Tanager

345. Green-chinned Euphonia

346. Green-cheeked Conure

347. Green-cheeked Amazon

348. Green-cheeked Parakeet

349. Green-cheeked Parrot

350. Green-crowned Warbler

351. Green-disked Hummingbird

352. Green-fronted Lancebill

353. Green-fronted Hummingbird

354. Green-headed Hillstar

355. Green-headed Oriole

356. Green-headed Sunbird

357. Green-hooded Sunbird

358. Green-legged Tinamou

359. Green-mantled Racket-tail

360. Green-naped Tanager

361. Green-peaked Parrot

362. Green-rumped Parrotlet

363. Green-rumped Waxbill

364. Green-tailed Emerald

365. Green-tailed Goldenthroat

366. Green-tailed Sunbird

367. Green-throated Carib

368. Green-throated Mango

369. Green-throated Sunbird

370. Green-tufted Parrotlet

371. Green-winged Pytilia

372. Green-winged Saltator

373. Greylag Goose

374. Grey-headed Gull

375. Grey-faced Buzzard

376. Grey-chinned Hermit

377. Grey-crowned Rosy Finch

378. Grey-throated Barbet

379. Grey-hooded Parakeet

380. Grey-necked Piculet

381. Grey-lined Hawk

382. Grey-throated Leaftosser

383. Grey-hooded Attila

384. Grey-headed Fish Eagle

385. Grey-breasted Martin

386. Grey-bellied Cuckoo

387. Grey-breasted Crake

388. Grey-headed Batis

389. Grey-winged Robin

390. Grey-backed Eremomela

391. Grey-backed Camaroptera

392. Grey-headed Bushshrike

393. Grey-throated Sunangel

394. Grey-backed Fiscal

395. Grey-hooded Laughingthrush

396. Grey-capped Greenfinch

397. Greenish Yellowfinch

398. Green-capped Tanager

399. Green-billed Coucal

400. Green Honeycreeper

401. Green Longtail

402. Green Munia

403. Green Oriole

404. Green Pigeon

405. Green Racquet-tail

406. Green Sandpiper

407. Green Shrike-babbler

408. Green Siskin

409. Green Sunbird

410. Green Tinkerbird

411. Green Turaco

412. Green Violetear

413. Green Warbler

414. Green Waxbill

415. Green Woodpecker

416. Green-backed Camaroptera

417. Green-backed Firecrown

418. Green-backed Honeybird

419. Green-backed Tit

420. Green-barred Woodpecker

421. Green-breasted Hummingbird

422. Green-billed Leafbird

423. Green-billed Malkoha

424. Green-billed Toucan

425. Green-breasted Mango

426. Green-breasted Mountaingem

427. Green-breasted Pitta

428. Green-capped Tanager

429. Green-chinned Euphonia

430. Green-cheeked Conure

431. Green-cheeked Amazon

432. Green-cheeked Parakeet

433. Green-cheeked Parrot

434. Green-crowned Warbler

435. Green-disked Hummingbird

436. Green-fronted Lancebill

437. Green-fronted Hummingbird

438. Green-headed Hillstar

439. Green-headed Oriole

440. Green-headed Sunbird

441. Green-hooded Sunbird

442. Green-legged Partridge

443. Green-legged Tinamou

444. Green-mantled Racket-tail

445. Green-naped Tanager

446. Green-peaked Parrot

447. Green-rumped Parrotlet

448. Green-rumped Waxbill

449. Green-tailed Emerald

450. Green-tailed Goldenthroat

451. Green-tailed Jacamar

452. Green-tailed Sunbird

453. Green-thighed Parakeet

454. Green-throated Carib

455. Green-throated Mango

456. Green-throated Sunbird

457. Green-tufted Parrotlet

458. Green-winged Pytilia

459. Green-winged Saltator

460. Greenish Elaenia

461. Greenish Puffleg

462. Greenish Schiffornis

463. Greenish Tyrannulet

464. Greenish Yellowfinch

465. Grevillea Honeyeater

466. Grey-backed Camaroptera

467. Grey-backed Fiscal

468. Grey-backed Shrike

469. Grey-backed Sparrow-lark

470. Grey-bellied Cuckoo

471. Grey-bellied Tesia

472. Grey-breasted Crake

473. Grey-breasted Martin

474. Grey-breasted Parakeet

475. Grey-breasted Wren

476. Grey-capped Flycatcher

477. Grey-capped Greenfinch

478. Grey-cheeked Bulbul

479. Grey-cheeked Green Pigeon

480. Grey-cheeked Parakeet

481. Grey-cheeked Thrush

482. Grey-chinned Hermit

483. Grey-chinned Minivet

484. Grey-crowned Babbler

485. Grey-crowned Crane

486. Grey-crowned Rosy Finch

487. Grey-crowned Tanager

488. Grey-crowned Yellowthroat

489. Grey-faced Buzzard

490. Grey-faced Green Pigeon

491. Grey-faced Petrel

492. Grey-flanked Cinclodes

493. Grey-headed Albatross

494. Grey-headed Batis

495. Grey-headed Bushshrike

496. Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher

497. Grey-headed Dove

498. Guam Kingfisher

499. Gough Bunting

Unique Characteristics of Birds Starting with G

1. Goose: Has specialized serrated edges on their bills, like tiny “teeth” that help them efficiently grip and tear grasses and aquatic plants

2. Goldfinch: Changes its plumage seasonally without molting; males transform from dull olive-brown to brilliant yellow through feather wear that gradually reveals hidden yellow pigments

3. Galah: Possesses specialized dust-producing feathers (powder down) that create a waterproof talcum-like coating to protect their plumage in arid Australian conditions.

4. Goshawk: Possesses specialized short, broad wings and a long rudder-like tail that allows for remarkable maneuverability at high speeds through dense forest canopies, enabling them to chase prey through tight spaces where most other raptors cannot follow.

5. Golden-winged Warbler: The Golden-winged Warbler has a unique and highly specialized foraging technique called “leaf-pulling,” where it uses its bill to hold a curled or dead leaf open while simultaneously peering inside to find hidden insects and larvae.

Wrapping Up!

This experience through 499 “G” birds reveals not just the breadth of avian diversity, but a deeper understanding of how these species connect to our world.

From the globally abundant Greater Yellowlegs to the critically endangered Gurney’s Pitta, each bird tells a story of adaptation and survival. Observing them enriches our lives and reminds us of our responsibility toward conservation.

The letter “G” might seem an arbitrary grouping, yet it’s given us glimpses into ecological niches spanning six continents.

Next time you spot a Goldfinch in your garden or hear a Galah’s call, remember it’s part of this remarkable collection. The exploration doesn’t end here it continues with every dawn chorus and every bird that catches your eye in the vast, vibrant tapestry of nature.