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Thattekad was notified
as a bird sanctuary in 1983 based on a recommendation
made by Dr. Salim Ali, an internationally renowned ornithologist
of India, who was the architect of this beautiful sanctuary.
It's estimated that the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary has
over 500 species of birds including many rare and endangered
birds.
The lush forest covers
and plenty of micro-organisms of the sanctuary attract
thousands of exotic birds including many rare birds.
On tours to Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, you can see a
number of rare birds like the Crimson-Throated Barbets,
Bee-eaters, Sunbirds, Shrikes, Black-winged Kites, Night
Herons, Falcons, Grey Jungle Fowls, White-Breasted Water
Hens, Hornbills, Ceylon Frog Moths, Rose-billed Rollers
and Blue-winged Parakeets. Other commonly seen birds
in the sanctuary include Cuckoos, Crow Pheasants, Jungle
Nightjars, Grey Drongos, Malabar Trogons, Woodpeckers,
Large-pied Wagtails, Indian Hill Mynas, Babblers and
Darters. The sanctuary also shelters over 28 species
of mammals and 9 species of reptiles. While in Thattekad
Bird Sanctuary, you can also see Elephants Leopards,
Bears, Porcupines, Pythons and Cobras.
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