Indulge in Bird Watching and experiences some of the preferred species of avifauna present within the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary.

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Known for its bird life, travel to Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, which is even referred to as Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary occasionally in the Kerala Thattekad Bird Sanctuary. Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala is positioned along the northern bank of the Periyar River along the Kothamangalam taluk in the district of Ernakulam.

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Extensive along an area of 25 sq km the area of Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala is spread with tropical evergreen and deciduous forests in the Kerala Thattekad Bird Sanctuary. The well-known ornithologist of India,

Dr. Salim Ali designed this bird sanctuary that was ultimately acknowledge way back in 1983. Comprising of about over 500 assorted ranges of endangered birds.

Crimson-Throated Barbets Shrikes, Black-winged Kites, Night Herons, Sunbirds, Falcons, Jungle Fowls, Hornbills, Ceylon Frog Moths, Rose-billed Rollers and Blue-winged Parakeets.

Apart from these species like Cuckoos, Malabar Trogons Indian Hill Mynas, Jungle Nightjars, Grey Drongos, Babblers and Crow Pheasants can be easily seen from this place.

One would come across 28 miscellaneous mammals along with 9 species of reptiles at the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Kerala.

Thatekkad Bird Sanctuary is one of the most popular National Parks of Kerala.This Bird Sanctuary is situated in the dense tropical evergreen and deciduous forests and grassland patches.

Thattekad Sanctuary is located in the Kothamangalam Taluk of Ernakulam district on the northern bank of the Periyar River. The sanctuary was notified in 1983 based on a recommendation made by Dr. Salim Ali many years previously.

It is a home to a microcosm of India's bird population with about 500 winged species. The renowned ornithologist, Dr. Salim Ali designed the Thattekad Bird sanctuary. This Bird Sanctuary is spread over an area of 25 sq. km.

covered with deciduous forests and plantation of rosewood, teak etc. Rare birds like the Crimson-Throated Barbet, Bee-eater, Sunbird, Shrike, Black winged Kite, and the Night Heron are also commonly sighted here.

the sanctuary was notified in 1983 based on a recommendation made by Dr. Salim Ali many years previously.Ali described Thattekad in the 1930's as the richest bird habitat in peninsular India, comparable only with the eastern Himalayas.

Since then much of the forest has been diverted to cultivation and teak and mahogany plantation but what survives gives a glimpse of the phenomenal bird diversity of the once widespread lowland forests of Kerala.

Kerala provides ideal locations for National Parks, surrounded by ridge and forest area. At the National Parks of Kerala you can watch the animals in their natural habitats along with the rare varieties of animals and birds. Come with Kerala Hub on a tour to Kerala where you can visit the National Parks of Kerala.

Visit this bird sanctuary, which is close to the Kochi Airport and Aluva railway station in the Kerala Thattekad Bird Sanctuary.

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