Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
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Label : Day Trip
Tags : Bird Sanctuary
Timings : 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Time Required : 1-2 hours
Entry Fee : Indian Nationals- INR 10
Foreigners- INR 100
Ordinary Camera- INR 25
Video Camera- INR 150
Thattekkad Sanctuary
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Munnar Overview
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, also known as Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary after the ornithologist it is named for, sits at the foothills of the Western Ghats and covers about 25 km². It is considered one of the richest bird habitats in Peninsular India, home to species including the Crimson-throated Barbet, sunbirds, bee-eaters, night herons, and the Black-winged Kite.
This place came to light in the year 1983 by recommendations made by famous ornithologist Dr Salim Ali. It shelters 270 avian species. Rufous Babbler, White-bellied blue flycatcher, Wynaad laughingthrush, Malabar grey hornbill, are some species that are found here. While you are here, do savour the joy of bonfire and fishes on the grill under the open sky. The best time to make the most out of this sanctuary is from October to March. During this time you can spot the maximum indigenous and migratory bird species.
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Fauna at Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
The Edamalayar forest that is located about 15 km from this place lends some of its species to the Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary. The mountain hawk eagles, dark-fronted babbler, emerald green pigeons, White-rumped needletails and brown-backed are some of them.
