A reason behind the avian population in Bandipur National Park:
That a river not only sets human civilization but also houses animals and birds is a true fact for such a huge gathering of birds in Bandipur National Park. The Kabini River, which flows north of the Bandipur National Park, was dammed in 1972. Since the construction of the dam resulted in a big lake (or back water), huge flocks of birds are naturally attracted towards it.
The most commonly noticed bird in the Bandipur National Park:
Peafowl is the bird which is most widely seen in this forest. Besides, the game birds like Grey Jungle Fowl or Red Spur Fowl are also frequently visited by the tourists.
Among the woodland birds category one can find—
The Hawk Eagle, Serpent Eagle, Scops Owl, the yellow-legged Green Pigeon, Parakeets, Woodpeckers, Barbets, Hornbills, Drongos, Scarlet Minivets, and Warblers
Other major bird species in Bandipur National Park:
Black Woodpeckers, Blue-bearded Bee-Eaters, Cormorants, Crested Hawk Eagles, Ducks, Gray Partridges, Gray Headed Firhings, Honey Buzzards, Malabar Pied Hornbills, Hill Mynas, King Vultures, Malabar Trogon, Ospreys, Indian Pittas, Park Malabar Trogon, Parakeets, Paradise Flycatchers, Teals, Herons, Waders, Red Spur Fowl, Shaheen Falcons, Scarlet Minivets, Scimitar Babbler, Fairy Blue Birds, Scimitar Babblers, Malabar Whistling Thrushes, Green Imperial Pigeons, Nightjars and Owls
Therefore, in this ‘Tiger Reserve Forest’ the avian population adds a new charm to the bird watchers. Indian Holiday.com offers detailed information on the birds of Bandipur National Park as well as other Indian Wildlife Sanctuaries. For more information please fill up the form below.
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I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than of cherries, and very frankly give them fruit for their songs.
