Location:
13 Kms Of North-East Of Kothamangalam, Kerala
Area: 25 sq. kms
Main Attractions: Malabar Grey Hornbill,
Crimson-Throated Barbet, Bee-Eater
Important Feature: Around Avian Species
In the dense
tropical evergreen and deciduous forests and grassland patches is
located the Thatekkad Bird Sanctuary. Home to a microcosm of India's
bird population with about 500 winged species, the sanctuary was
designed by Dr. Salim Ali, the renowned ornithologist.
This bird sanctuary, a peninsular land of 25 sq. km is covered with
deciduous forests and plantation of rosewood, teak etc. Rare birds like
the Crimson-Throated Barbet, Bee-eater, Sunbird, Shrike, Blackwinged
Kite and the Night Heron are also commonly sighted.
This rare haven offers picturesque landscapes, and is a nature lover's
paradise. Bombay Natural History Society has identified 253 species
here. The rivers are rich in fishlife and are shallow for most of the
year.
The
Wild Population at the Thatekkad Bird Sanctuary
Houses some 200 variety of birds including gray jungle fowl, Falcons,
Hornbill, Blackbird etc. Some reptiles and animals are also seen in this
area.
The important species of birds here are Indian rollers, Cuckoos, Common
Snipes, Pheasants, Jungle Nightjars, Kites, Grey Drongos, Malabar Tro,
Woodpeckers, Large Pied Wagtails, Baya Sparrows, Grey Jungle Fowls, Hill
Mynas, Robins, Jungle Babblers, Sundries and Darters.
Rare birds such as Ceylon Frog-mouth, Rose Billed roller,
Crimson-throated Barbers, Bee-eaters, Shrikes, Fairy Blue Grey-headed
Fishing Eagles, Black Winged Kites, Nightherons, Grey Hoi and Malabar
Hornbills can also be seen.
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