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Introduction
Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the midst of lovely grasslands over an area of 97 square kilometers in the Idukki district of Kerala. This Wildlife Sanctuary was established for the conservation of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Today, Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary houses the most number of Nilgiri Tahr in the world.
The best time to visit the Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is between September and December.
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January and February are also a good time to visit the Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.
Birds in Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
Birds in Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary include 93 different species. Kerala being a bird-rich region, Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary has an abundance of different kinds of birds. Due to high altitude many tropical birds do not visit the region.
The most prevalent specie found in the Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is the Rufousbacked Shrike. Mynas are also commonly found in the region. Parrots, Owls, Kingfishers are some of the other commonly found birds. Song birds like the Nilgiri Verditer Flycatcher, White breasted Laughing Thrush, Black-capped Blackbird and Nilgiri White-eye.
Some unique birds found in the Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary are Indian Booted Tree Warbler, Brown Leaf Warbler or Chiffchaff, Large Whiterumped Swift and Indian Cliff Swallow.
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