Thattekad
Thattekad and the forests around are home to a stunning variety of birds including iconic endemics such as the Frogmouth and Bay Owl.
18 unique species photographed here
White-bellied Treepie
White-bellied Treepie near Thattekad reserve.
Malabar Parakeet
Malabar Parakeet in the Thattekad reserve.
Common Woodshrike
Asian Paradise Flycatcher (Sub-adult Male)
Indian Paradise Flycatcher in Thattekad
Jungle Owlet
Jungle Owlet in Thattekad reserve.
Sri Lanka Frogmouth (Male)
Sri Lanka Frogmouth perched in the thick foliage in the forests of Thattekad. It's so confident of its camouflage that it refuses to move even if you get to a few feet from it.
White-bellied Blue Flycatcher (Male)
White-bellied Blue Flycatcher in Thattekad.
Indian Pitta
This Pitta, despite the brilliant colours on its plumage, is expertly camouflaged in the forests of the Western Ghats. It took me a full 30 seconds to spot this individual after my guide had pointed it to me.
Indian Scops Owl
Malabar Barbet
Malabar Barbets sound and behave a lot like Coppersmiths. You'll see them perched on treetops sending out their metallic calls relentlessly.
Green Imperial Pigeon
Jerdon's Nightjar (Juvenile)
Jerdon's nightjar frozen in the headlights in a clearing near Thattekad.
Plum-headed Parakeet
Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker
Hill Myna
Hill Myna, photographed from our homestay at Thattekad.
Heart-spotted Woodpecker
