Bodoland: A Birdwatcher’s Paradise
Manas National Park is one of the most popular places in Bodoland for birdwatching which enables you to spot around 450 colourful bird species. The scattered bushes and tall grassland habitats are considered perfect biomes of Manas to spot birds.
Raimona National Park is a lush forested area in the Kokrajhar district of Bodoland which is home to more than 150 species of birds. Keep your binoculars handy during your visit to this park as it is quite likely for you to spot red-breasted parakeets and sultan tit in the woods.
The trodden and untrodden trails of Bornadi Riverside are another ideal spot to enjoy the adventure of birding. This birding point on the foothills of the Indo-Bhutan border in Udalguri manages to increase the chances of sightings of the blue magpie, kingfishes, and other beautiful birds.
Another magnificent corner of Bodoland that has a record of almost 100 species of birds is Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary. This place is especially ideal for spotting aquatic birds such as lesser whistling birds, Indian pond heron, and Bronze-winged jacana.
The Bengal florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis) are critically endangered bird species that takes shelter into the dense forest areas of Manas National Park.
The red-headed vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) also called the Asian king vulture is a carrion feeder and can be found in the deciduous forest areas of Bodoland.
The great hornbill (Buceros bicornis) is one of the largest members of the Hornbill species. You can spot this vulnerable and large-headed bird species on the riverside of Bornadi.
The lesser adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus) belongs to the stork family Ciconiidae which can also be spotted in Bodoland. These large wading birds are known for their scavenging habits.
The greater spotted eagle (Clanga clanga) is a large bird prey of Bodoland. This migratory bird species is also enlisted as vulnerable.
The rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis) is another species of hornbill that you can witness in Bodoland.
