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about 167
bird species and his student, Dr. Sugathan, identified about
207 species of birds. The Bombay Natural History Society has
also identified about 253 species of birds here. The
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary attracts nature lovers from all over
the world. The Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary covers an area of
25.16 square kms., between the tributaries of river Periyar.
This bird sanctuary is located at an altitude of 35 to 523
meters above sea level. The highest point is the Njayapilli
peak (523 m). This small sanctuary is a paradise for bird
watchers.
Vegetation in the Thattekkad Bird
Sanctuary
The vegetation in the Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary comprises of
tropical evergreen forest of Vellapine, Karanjili, Palai
Kunthirikam, Bhadraksham, Kanala and Kurangatti; tropical semi
evergreen forest of Anjili, Kambacom; tropical deciduous
forest; trees of commercial value like Teak, Rosewood, Venteak,
Venga, Maruthau and patches of grasslands.
Wildlife attractions in the Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
Some of the major wildlife animals found in this sanctuary are
the Leopard, bear and porcupine. The elephant also
occasionally visit this sanctuary. Besides this some of the
birds which are found in this sanctuary are Indian roller,
cuckoo, common snipe, crow pheasant, jungle nightjar, kite,
grey drongo, Malabar trogon, woodpecker, large pied wagtail,
baya, sparrow, grey jungle fowl, Indian hill myna, robin,
jungle babbler and darter. Some of the birds which are found
very rare are Crimson – throated barbet, bee-eater,
rose-billed rollers, sunbirds, shrike, fairy bluebird,
grey-headed fishing eagle, black winged kite, night heron,
grey heron, grey hornbill, Malabar shama, Malabar grey
hornbill, Malayan night herons, and rusty – tailed
flycatchers. There is also a rich variety of butterflies at
the sanctuary.
How to reach Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
By Air:
The nearest airport is located at Kochi (Cochin) which is
about 71 kms.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is located at Aluva, about 48 kms.
By Road:
The Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary is easily connected with Cochin
and various other cities of Kerala. |
