BIRD WATCHING IN INDIA The indian region with over 1250
of the world's 8650 species of birds, Is incredibly rich in birdlife. Due to
the variety of habitats and climate, This number rises to over 2000 with sub
species included.the indian avifauna Is largely oriental with a good mixture
of palearctic elements. About 150 Of the species found in india are endemic
to titude ranges from sea level to the high himalayas, rainfall from its
Lowest in rajasthan desert conditions to its highest in cherapunji in the
North east, one of the wettest places in the world. The climate in large
Parts on india encourages plant growth hence insect activity increases, This
provides ample stock and abundant sources for avian nourishment throughout
The year.
India is truly a land of contrasts, which never fails
to surprise and fascinate The visitor. The birdwatcher will find plenty to
search for and study and Will realise that more than a few trips are
necessary to do justice to The indigenous birdlife.
The most
important things to bring with you are an open mind, a sense of Humour and a
flexible attitude as a trip to india is always an adventure.your Birding and
travel experiences will always be successful and enjoyable, If you come
armed with these attributes.
Corbett
national park is a birdwatcher's paradise. The park, with its rich
Biogeographic diversity, is home to more than 600 species of birds - about
Half of the total species found in the entire indian subcontinent! It is
Considered one of the true bird parks of the world. Raptors are of infinite
Variety and occasionally species of hawks and eagles appear. You can see
Eagles, vultures, buzzards, parakeets, owls, orioles, drongos, thrushes,
Babblers, bulbuls, cuckoos, doves, bee eaters, rollers, flycatchers,
warblers, Robins, chats, finches, forktails, hornbills, kingfishers and many
many More. The numerous water bodies provide an ideal habitat for ducks and
Waders which are migratory. The park forms a natural crossroad and meeting
Ground for avian species from high altitude areas, plains and eastern and
Western regions. Because of this unique location, the bird population is
Pretty high throughout the year, with winter visitors, summer visitors,
Altitudinal migrants, passage migrants and local migrants. The park is An
avid birdwatcher's destination.
The mangoli valley, nainital
and pangot region in the kumaon are unmistakably The most remarkable areas
for higher himalayan birds. Here is a sampler Of what you can see within a
few hours.
Ibisbill
Pin-tailed green pigeon
Long-tailed broadbill
Black-throated
jay
Blue-headed redstart
Red-headed thrush
White-throated
laughing thrushes
Grey-winged blackbirds
Red-flanked bluetails
Streaked laughing-thrush
Hill partridge
Himalayan woodpecker
Rusty-cheeked scimitar babbler
Golden bush-robin
Scaly-breasted
wren-babbler
Himalayan griffon vulture
Lammergeier
Black eagle
Koklas pheasant
Great hill barbet
White-browed shrike-babbler
Fire-capped tit
Suggested ItenirariesBirding
Trails of North India Himalayan
Birding Tour
