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Birdwatching in Kaziranga - Stop over for Migratory Birds |
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Birdwatching is fast becoming one of the most popular activities. Birdwatcher's are constantly on the look out for areas & parks where they can find rare species of birds.
Kaziranga national park has been one of the most preferred choice amongst bird watchers.
The Park has more than 450 species of birds, 18 of them are globally threatened species. Because of the varied habitat types that the Park comprises of, as also of the strict protection accorded to them, birding in Kaziranga is very special. The varied terrain provides habitat for wetland, grassland, and woodland species The Bengal Florican is the main attraction. One should also be able to see a good variety of raptors. Walking is not allowed inside the reserve. Birding is by jeep and Elephant.
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Eastern Range of the park is good for water birds such as Falcated Teal, White-eyed Pochard and spot-billed pelican. For grassland birds the Western Range is ideal. The Bengal Florican can be seen during the elephant ride in the Central Range. Species of woodland birds such as yellow-vented Warbler, great Hornbill, and redheaded Trogon. Other interesting birds include Green-backed Heron, White bellied Heron (rare), Lesser and greater Adjutants, Black-necked Storks, Spoonbill, Grey-headed and Pallas's Fish-eagle (common), Swamp Francolin (common), Grey-headed Lapwing, Black-bellied tern, Marsh Babbler, Jordan's Bushchat (rare) White-throated Bushchat and many more.
Many other exotic birds have been spotted:Lineated Barbet, Blue-eared Barbet, Blue-bearded Bee-eater, Spotted Redshank, River Lapwing, Grey-headed Fish Eagle, Pied Harrier, Spot-billed Pelican, Black-necked Stork, Rosy Minivet etc.
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