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==Introduction==
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[[Image:India2.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|Wintibird|Wintibird}}<br/>Temple in Tamil Nadu]]
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India has a large diversity of habitats and covers a vast area. Not surprisingly it has a long bird list. Being a country with a high proportion of Hindus, many people are vegetarians and the animals have not been subjected to as much direct persecution as in other places. The result is that birds can be very approachable. It is not impossible, for example, to sit down within a few feet of a [[Common Kingfisher]] in a way that couldn't be done in [[Europe]].
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==Overview==
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Some outstanding nature reserves have been established - sometimes with mammals in mind - but these can be excellent for birds and other forms of wildlife, too.
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3'290'000 km<sup>2</sup>, 1'150'000'000 people, over 200 languages, sandy beaches, dry deserts, the wettest place on earth, the mighty Himalayas, paddyfields, rainforest, savannas, huge wetlands, tigers, temples and last but not least some 1000 species of birds: That's India.<br />
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India has a large diversity of habitats and covers a vast area. Not surprisingly it has a long bird list. Being a country with a high proportion of Hindus, many people are vegetarians and the animals have not been subjected to as much direct persecution as in other places. The result is that birds can be very approachable.
  
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==Reserves==
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==Birds==
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Possibly one of the best and most famous bird reserves in India is at Bharatpur.  
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About 1220 species have been recorded, meaning about 12% of all birds worldwide. Most birds are Oriental but there is also a Palearctic Element, mainly in the North.<br/>
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'''[[Keoladeo National Park, India|The Keoladeo Ghana bird reserve]]''' in Bharatpur is a rich habitat for water birds.
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Some endemic species can be found in the Western Ghats, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and in South India in general. Many birds are near-endemic and can also be found in Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh or Pakistan. <br/>
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In the last years some amazing discoveries and rediscoveries have been made: The [[Bugun Liocichla]] has been described in 2006 after its discovery in 1995. In 1986 [[Jerdon's Courser]] was rediscovered in South India, not been seen since 100 years. And 1997 the [[Forest Owlet]] was relocated in Central India.
  
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The reserve is most famous as a wintering ground of the rare [[Siberian White Crane]]. This stately bird is some five feet tall and almost pure white apart from a red bill, pinkish legs and some black in its wings. About a dozen were visible, standing on the far side of one of the huge shallow lagoons where they feed on frogs and other invertebrates.
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[[Image:Indiaopus.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Map by {{user|Wintibird|Wintibird}}]]
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==Areas of interest==
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For easier use India is divided in six regions here:
  
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'''[[Gujarat Nature Conservation Park(Sindhrot,Baroda)|Gujarat Nature Conservation Park]]'''
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'''[[:Category:North India|North India]]'''<br />
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The northwestern, mountainous part. Includes the states of
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* Jammu and Kashmir
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* Himachal Pradesh
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* Uttaranchal
  
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'''[[:Category:West India|West India]]'''<br />
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The western part, including many well known places like Keoladeo National Park. Includes the states of
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* [[Gujarat]]
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* Rajasthan
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* Punjab
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* Haryana
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* Dehli
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* the northwest of Uttar Pradesh
  
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'''[[Jim Corbett National Park (Uttaranchal)|Jim Corbett National Park]]'''
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'''[[:Category:Central India|Central India]]'''<br />
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This national park, located in the Himalayan state of Uttaranchal in India, is one of the best places of birdwatching and other nature based hobbies.
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Including the lower Ganges valley and the northern parts of the Deccan plateau. Includes the states of
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* Madhya Pradesh
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* Maharashtra
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* most of Uttar Pradesh
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* Bihar
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* Jharkand
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* Chhattisgarh
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* Orissa
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* Most of West Bengal
  
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It hosts currently almost half the number of species of birds of the Indian subcontinent. They include some 577 species of birds.
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'''[[:Category:South India|South India]]'''<br />
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The southern tip of the subcontinent, including the states of
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* Goa
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* Karnataka
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* Kerala
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* Tamil Nadu
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* Andhra Pradesh
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* Telangana
  
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'''[[:Category:Northeast India|Northeast India]]'''<br />
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The northeastern part including the mountainous part of West Bengal. Includes the states of
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* Assam
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* Arunachal Pradesh
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* Mizoram
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* Manipur
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* Nagaland
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* Meghalaya
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* Sikkim
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* parts of West Bengal
  
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'''[[Karnala Bird Sanctuary (Maharashtra)|Karnala Bird Sanctuary]]'''
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'''[[Andaman and Nicobar Islands|Andamans and Nicobars]]'''<br />
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Water bird sanctuary,with lake &hill fort,Winter is the best time
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The two island groups in the Bay of Bengal<br />
  
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'''[[Mayuram Farm(Tamil Nadu)|Mayuram Farm]]'''
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===Access and Facilities===
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[[Image:India1.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Photo by {{user|Wintibird|Wintibird}}<br/>Birding in the monsoon]]
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Birding in India is generally easy. Most people speak English, there is public transport virtually anywhere and also taxis for long distances are affordable for foreign travellers. For all Reserves and National Parks Permits are needed which can usually be obtained on spot. Travelling to Arunanchal Pradesh and the Andamans you will need a special permit, sometimes only to get if you are travelling organised. The Nicobar Islands can not be visited.<br/>
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In some parts of the country the political situation is unstable, eg. Kashmir, the eastern States and some remote parts in the Centre or the South. Check before you go and be careful. Usually tourists are not harmed.<br/>
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There are many Indian tour companies who organise birdwatching trips. They are affordable and birding with a guide is usually much better than on your own.<br/>
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Hotels are found in every bigger place, ranging from posh five-star things which cost a fortune down to simple homestays.
  
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'''[[National Chambal Sanctuary(Uttar Pradesh)|National Chambal Sanctuary]]'''
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The best birding season differs through the country. Bear in mind that during the monsoon (which differs also in time) many roads and rail tracks may be blocked and travelling gets very difficult.
  
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The Sanctuary boasts of an impressive bird list of over 262 species of resident and migratory birds and is gaining a reputation as one of the most reliable places to see the Indian Skimmer. Other species include Gharial, Marsh Crocodile, Smooth Coated Otter, Gangetic Dolphin, and 8 species of turtles.
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.bnhs.org/ Website of Bombay Natural History Society]
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* [http://www.wwfindia.org/ WWF India]
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* [http://www.birding.in/ Birding in India]
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* [http://www.indiabirds.com/ Gallery and bird songs from India]
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* [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ Indian Railways]
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* [http://avis.indianbiodiversity.org/ An Avian Information System - Indian BioDiversity Information System]
  
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'''[[Nawegaon Bandh Bird Sanctuary]]'''
 
  
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A water bird sanctuary, best between October and March,
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{{GSearch|"India"}}
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Search the Gallery for videos of India:
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{{GSearch|"India"}}
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'''[[Pulicat Lake (Andhra Pradesh)|Pulicat Lake]]'''
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==Reference==
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# Rasmussen, P.C. and Anderton, J.C. 2005. ''Birds of South Asia''. The Ripley Guide. Washington D.C. and Barcelona: Smithsonian Institution and Lynx Editions. ISBN 84-87334-67-9
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# Grimmett, R., Inskipp, C. and Inskipp, T. 1998. ''Birds of the Indian Subcontinent''. London: Christopher Helm. ISBN 0-7136-4004-9
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# Kazmierczak, K. and van Perlo, B. 2000. ''A Field Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent''. London: Pica Press. ISBN 0-300-07921-4
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# Kazmierczak, K. and Singh, R. 2001: ''A Birdwatcher's Guide to India''. New Dehli: Oxford University Press. ISBN 019-565285-1
  
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Pulicat Lake is a quite large lagoon, open to the sea in South India.
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'''[[Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary (Karnataka)|Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary]]'''
 
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This is one of the last remaining jungles on the Indian sub continent.
 
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The best time to visit is from Oct - July.
 
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'''[[Singalila National Park (West Bengal)|Singalila National Park]]'''
 
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'''[[Vedanthangal]]'''
 
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The sanctuary of Vedanthangal is about 80km southwest of Chennai (formerly known as Madras) in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
 
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Breeding season starts in October and ends in March. Best time is December and January.
 
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Latest revision as of 15:02, 1 October 2022

Photo by Wintibird
Temple in Tamil Nadu

Overview

3'290'000 km2, 1'150'000'000 people, over 200 languages, sandy beaches, dry deserts, the wettest place on earth, the mighty Himalayas, paddyfields, rainforest, savannas, huge wetlands, tigers, temples and last but not least some 1000 species of birds: That's India.
India has a large diversity of habitats and covers a vast area. Not surprisingly it has a long bird list. Being a country with a high proportion of Hindus, many people are vegetarians and the animals have not been subjected to as much direct persecution as in other places. The result is that birds can be very approachable.

Birds

About 1220 species have been recorded, meaning about 12% of all birds worldwide. Most birds are Oriental but there is also a Palearctic Element, mainly in the North.
Some endemic species can be found in the Western Ghats, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and in South India in general. Many birds are near-endemic and can also be found in Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh or Pakistan.
In the last years some amazing discoveries and rediscoveries have been made: The Bugun Liocichla has been described in 2006 after its discovery in 1995. In 1986 Jerdon's Courser was rediscovered in South India, not been seen since 100 years. And 1997 the Forest Owlet was relocated in Central India.

Map by Wintibird

Areas of interest

For easier use India is divided in six regions here:

North India
The northwestern, mountainous part. Includes the states of

  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Uttaranchal

West India
The western part, including many well known places like Keoladeo National Park. Includes the states of

  • Gujarat
  • Rajasthan
  • Punjab
  • Haryana
  • Dehli
  • the northwest of Uttar Pradesh

Central India
Including the lower Ganges valley and the northern parts of the Deccan plateau. Includes the states of

  • Madhya Pradesh
  • Maharashtra
  • most of Uttar Pradesh
  • Bihar
  • Jharkand
  • Chhattisgarh
  • Orissa
  • Most of West Bengal

South India
The southern tip of the subcontinent, including the states of

  • Goa
  • Karnataka
  • Kerala
  • Tamil Nadu
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Telangana

Northeast India
The northeastern part including the mountainous part of West Bengal. Includes the states of

  • Assam
  • Arunachal Pradesh
  • Mizoram
  • Manipur
  • Nagaland
  • Meghalaya
  • Sikkim
  • parts of West Bengal

Andamans and Nicobars
The two island groups in the Bay of Bengal

Access and Facilities

Photo by Wintibird
Birding in the monsoon

Birding in India is generally easy. Most people speak English, there is public transport virtually anywhere and also taxis for long distances are affordable for foreign travellers. For all Reserves and National Parks Permits are needed which can usually be obtained on spot. Travelling to Arunanchal Pradesh and the Andamans you will need a special permit, sometimes only to get if you are travelling organised. The Nicobar Islands can not be visited.
In some parts of the country the political situation is unstable, eg. Kashmir, the eastern States and some remote parts in the Centre or the South. Check before you go and be careful. Usually tourists are not harmed.
There are many Indian tour companies who organise birdwatching trips. They are affordable and birding with a guide is usually much better than on your own.
Hotels are found in every bigger place, ranging from posh five-star things which cost a fortune down to simple homestays.

The best birding season differs through the country. Bear in mind that during the monsoon (which differs also in time) many roads and rail tracks may be blocked and travelling gets very difficult.

External Links


Search the Gallery for videos of India:

GSearch checked for 2020 platform.

Reference

  1. Rasmussen, P.C. and Anderton, J.C. 2005. Birds of South Asia. The Ripley Guide. Washington D.C. and Barcelona: Smithsonian Institution and Lynx Editions. ISBN 84-87334-67-9
  2. Grimmett, R., Inskipp, C. and Inskipp, T. 1998. Birds of the Indian Subcontinent. London: Christopher Helm. ISBN 0-7136-4004-9
  3. Kazmierczak, K. and van Perlo, B. 2000. A Field Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent. London: Pica Press. ISBN 0-300-07921-4
  4. Kazmierczak, K. and Singh, R. 2001: A Birdwatcher's Guide to India. New Dehli: Oxford University Press. ISBN 019-565285-1

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