Wildlifeof India
Wildlife in Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
Kerala
A small, lowland forest sanctuary on the Periyar river in Kerala, set up mainly to protect the Ceylon frogmouth. Night walks here turn up Travancore flying squirrels, and Indian pangolin and Malabar spiny dormouse are on the sanctuary's list. The area around it is fairly disturbed, so go with a local guide and arrange permission for any night walk.
Highlights
- Ceylon frogmouth and other Western Ghats forest birds
- Travancore flying squirrels heard calling at night
- Night walks need special permission
Top wildlife targets
Trip reports from here
Sub-locations
Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary?
- Top wildlife targets in Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary include Travancore Flying Squirrel, Thick-tailed Pangolin, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Malabar Spiny Tree Mouse, Indian Giant Squirrel, Great Hornbill and Malabar Grey Hornbill. Highlights: Ceylon frogmouth and other Western Ghats forest birds.
- Where is Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary?
- Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary is in Kerala, India (about 10.13°, 76.69°).
- What are the highlights of Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary?
- Ceylon frogmouth and other Western Ghats forest birds, Travancore flying squirrels heard calling at night and Night walks need special permission.
- Are there trip reports for Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary?
- Yes: The Western Ghats and Mumbai in 2011: Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Tahr and cave bats.