![]() Vulture: Red-Headed Vulture, Bearded Vulture, Cinereous Vulture, Himalayan Griffon, Eurasian Griffon, Lammergeier, Owl: Spot Bellied Eagle Owl, Towny Fish Owl, Brown Fish Owl, Brown Wood Owl Nuthatch: White-Tailed Nuthatch, Chestnut Bellied Nuthatch.Įagle: Mountain Hawk Eagle, Palla’s Fishing Eagle, Grey Headed & Lesser fish Eagle, Serpent Eagle, Golden Eagle, Black Eagle. ![]() Partridges: Common Hill Partridge, Snow Partridge.įlycatcher: Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Rufous Gorgeted Flycatcher, Taiga Flycatcher, Verditer Flycatcher, Grey Headed Flycatcher, Rusty Tailed Flycatcher, Ultramarine Flycatcher, Rufous Bellied Niltava, Small Niltava & Himalayan Bluetail. Warbler: Spotted Bush Warbler, Ashy-throated Warbler, Grey Headed Warblers, Whistlers Warbler, Hume’s Warbler, Black Faced Warblers, Common Tailorbird, Oriental White-eye, Golden Spectacled Warbler. ![]() Parakeets: Red-breasted Parakeet, Slaty-Headed Parakeet, Plum-headed Parakeet, Rose Ringed Parakeets.īabbler: Lineated Babblers, Puff Throated Babbler, Black-Chinned Babblerīarbet: Blue-throated Barbet, Great Barbet, Brown-Headed Barbet. Pheasant: Cheer Pheasant, Kalij Pheasant, Koklass Pheasant. Woodpecker: Great Slaty woodpecker, Large Scaly Bellied green woodpecker, Rufous Woodpecker, Scaly Bellied Woodpecker, Blacknaped Green Woodpecker, Lesser Golden Backed Woodpeckers, Himalayan Pied Woodpeckers. Thrushes: Greater long bill thrush, Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush, Blue Whistling Thrush, Black-Throated Thrush, Grey Winged Blackbird, White Collared Blackbird. ![]() Laughing Thrushes: White-crested Laughing Thrush, Spotted Laughing Thrush, White-throated Laughing Thrush, Striated Laughing Thrush, Streaked Laughing Thrush, Variegated Laughing Thrush. Apart from being one of the best places to spot the beautiful Himalayan Monal, and other amazing Himalayan birds like Koklass Pheasant, Scarlet Finch, a variety of woodpeckers and laughing thrushes, and more, the region is home to a variety of landscapes and mini-habitats, translating to a rich diversity of wildlife, making it a paradise for birders and photographers of all levels.The most common bird’s species found in Uttarakhand are: With species like Himalayan Monal, Koklass, and Kalij Pheasants, Yellow-rumped Honeyguide, a variety of laughing thrushes and woodpeckers, and many many more, plus the opportunity to meet and interact with friendly local communities, a visit to Chopta is truly a special experience.Ĭhopta, in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary of the Garhwal Himalayas, has seen a relatively recent rise in fame among birdwatchers. That alone would be worth the long drive, but the area has much more to offer.Ĭhopta, in the Garhwal Himalayas, has such a wonderful variety of habitats, combined with several altitude changes, that it has become one of the most popular birding destinations for birdwatchers and photographers of all skill levels. A mix of pine and deodar forest with rhododendrons, amidst lush 'bugyals' or grassy meadows, it is probably the best and most easily accessible place in India to see the stunning 'nine-colored' state bird of Uttarakhand, the Himalayan Monal. Chopta in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary provides some excellent winter and spring birding, and fantastic landscapes.
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