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Wildlife in Kerala
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 Thattekad
Bird Sanctuary : -
Location : 13 Kms Of North-East
Of Kothamangalam, Kerala
Coverage Area : 25 sq. kms
Main Attractions : Malabar Grey Hornbill, Crimson-Throated Barbet,
Bee-Eater
In the dense tropical evergreen and deciduous forests and grassland
patches is located the Thatekkad Bird Sanctuary. Home to a microcosm of
India's bird population with about 500 winged species, the sanctuary was
designed by Dr. Salim Ali, the renowned ornithologist.
This bird sanctuary is spread over an area of 25 sq.km. This sanctuary is
in between the parts of river Periyar. This bird sanctuary is the house to
the both resting indigenous birds and water birds. The indigenous birds
found mostly there are Malabar Grey hornbill, Grey jungle fowl, heron,
egret, jungle myna, wood pecker, rose winged and blue winged parakeet.
Birds which, rarely seen there are like Ceylon frog-mouth, rose billed
roller etc.
Fauna :
Houses some 200 variety of birds including gray jungle fowl, Falcons,
Hornbill, Blackbird etc. Some reptiles and animals are also seen in this
area.
The important species of birds here are Indian rollers, Cuckoos, Common
Snipes, Pheasants, Jungle Nightjars, Kites, Grey Drongos, Malabar Tro,
Woodpeckers, Large Pied Wagtails, Baya Sparrows, Grey Jungle Fowls, Hill
Mynas, Robins, Jungle Babblers, Sundries and Darters.
Rare birds such as Ceylon Frog-mouth, Rose Billed roller, Crimson-throated
Barbers, Bee-eaters, Shrikes, Fairy Blue Grey-headed Fishing Eagles, Black
Winged Kites, Nightherons, Grey Hoi and Malabar Hornbills can also be
seen.
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