Birding in India

India is one of the worlds premium birding hotspots, with more than 1200 species of birds recorded it is in the top 10 countries with most bird species.

One of the main reasons for such a high diversity is the number of bio-geographical regions which India is split into: Trans Himalayan, Western Himalayas, Eastern Himalayas, Desert, Semi-arid, Gangetic plain, Central India, Deccan Plateau, Western Ghats, Eastern Ghats, North East, Coasts and the Andaman Nicobar Islands. Coupled with this it is also a stop over for Palaearctic Migratory Birds, with November to the end of January being particularly good. Summer time is when the songsters come out such as, Koel, Sharma’s, Pitta’s and Cuckoos, as well as many colourful and exuberant species like the magnificent Asian Paradise Flycatcher.

Bird watching in India can be a treasure hunt with the avid birder able to seek out many specialities including many endemic and globally threatened birds. Some of the best birds that can be seen here include Spoonbill Sandpiper, Ibisbill, Masked Finfoot, Bengal Florican, Ceylon Frogmouth, Forest Owlet, Tawny Fish Owl, Hodgson’s Bushchat, Finns Baya, Lesser Adjutant, Long-tailed Broadbill, Black-breasted Parrotbill, Jerdon’s Courser, Great Indian Bustard, Vernal Hanging Parrot, Swamp Francolin, Marbled Teal, White-winged Duck, Rufous-necked Hornbill and Pallas Fish Eagle to name a small few.

The only way to truly appreciate the fantastic birding opportunities that India has to offer to, is to visit and experience the birding trip of a lifetime, why not contact us with a target list for yourself and begin your ultimate birding experience.