Birds That Start with I | Complete List
Looking for birds that start with I? This guide explores a fascinating variety of avian species, from the iconic wading birds to elusive tropical singers. This list covers common, exotic, and unique birds beginning with the letter I found across the globe.
Birds That Start with I
Birds that start with I include the ibis, ivory-gull, iago sparrow, inca tern, imperial eagle, indigo bunting, island canary, and iwi. These species range from arctic scavengers to vibrant rainforest dwellers.
List of Birds That Start with I
Here is a comprehensive list of birds beginning with the letter I:
- Ibis (includes Scarlet, Glossy, and White varieties)
- Imperial Eagle
- Indigo Bunting
- Inca Tern
- Ivory-billed Woodpecker
- Ivory Gull
- Iago Sparrow
- Island Canary
- Indian Roller
- I’iwi (Hawaiian Honeycreeper)
- Intermediate Egret
- Iceland Gull
- Indian Peafowl
- Iberian Magpie
- Inland Dotterel
- Icterine Warbler
- Indochinese Roller
- Isabelline Wheatear
- Impeyan Pheasant (Himalayan Monal)
- Indian Silverbill
- Ince’s Paradise Flycatcher
You can download this list of birds starting with “I” as a PDF file as well.
Birds with other letters
If you are building your bird-watching knowledge across the entire alphabet, feel free to explore our other categories or check our full A–Z avian directory.
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FAQs – Birds Starting With I
Q1. What are common birds that start with I?
The most common birds include the Ibis, Indigo Bunting, and Indian Peafowl (often referred to simply as the peacock).
Q2. What large birds start with I?
Large birds include the Imperial Eagle, Great Indian Bustard, and Iceland Gull.
Q3. What unique or rare birds start with I?
The Ivory-billed Woodpecker is one of the most famous rare birds (possibly extinct), while the Inca Tern is known for its unique “white mustache” feathers.