A Complete List of Bird Sanctuaries in India

 

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Bird Sanctuaries

• Bird sanctuaries are nature facilities that advocate the conservation of various species of birds and their natural habitats while promoting rehabilitation and survival And also to prevent it from becoming endangered.
• The given below list contains the state wise bird sanctuaries in India.

Name of the State	Name of the Bird Sanctuary
Andhra Pradesh	Atapaka Bird Sanctuary
	Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
	Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary
	Sri Peninsula Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary
	Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary
Assam	Bordoibam Beelmukh Birds’ Sanctuary
	Deepor beel bird sanctuary
	Panidihing bird sanctuary
Bihar	Nagi Dam Bird Sanctuary
	Nakti Dam Bird SanctuaryBhimband Wildlife Sanctuary
Delhi	Najafgarh drain bird sanctuary
Goa	Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Gujarat	Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary
	Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary
	Kutch Bustard Sanctuary
	Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
	Porbandar Bird Sanctuary
	Thol Lake
Haryana	Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
	Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary
Himachal Pradesh	Gamgul
Karnataka	Attiveri Bird Sanctuary
	Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary
	Bonal Bird Sanctuary
	Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
	Kaggaladu Bird Sanctuary
	Magadi Bird Sanctuary
	Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary
	Puttenahalli Lake (Yelahanka)
	Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
Kerala	Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
	Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
	Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
	Pathiramanal Kerala
	Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary
	Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
Maharashtra	Mayani Bird Sanctuary
	Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary
Mizoram	Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary
Odisha	Chilika Lake
Punjab	Harike bird sanctuary
Rajasthan	Keoladeo National Park
	Khichan Bird Sanctuary
	Tal Chhapar Sanctuary
Tamil Nadu	Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary
	Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary
	Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary
	Suchindram Theroor Birds Sanctuary
	Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary
	Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
	Vellode Birds Sanctuary
	Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary
Uttar Pradesh	Bakhira Sanctuary
	Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary
	Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
	Okhla Sanctuary
	Patna Bird Sanctuary
	Saman Sanctuary
	Samaspur Sanctuary
	Sandi Bird SanctuaryThasrana Bird Sanctuary
West Bengal	Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary
	Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary
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The Popular Bird Sanctuaries of India

1. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan

• Presently known as Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur is one of the famous bird sanctuaries in India. Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a protected sanctuary, this avifauna sanctuary in Rajasthan houses more than 360 bird species.
• Bharatpur Sanctuary is also known for the animal species that include, among others, Sambar, Nilgai, Boar, and Chital.
• The place is a delight for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

Birds found: Various species of cranes, pelicans, geese, ducks, eagles, hawks, shanks, stints, wagtails, warblers, wheatears, flycatchers, buntings, larks, and pipits

2. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana

• Spread over sprawling 1.43 sq km, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary is a popular bird reserve, located in Haryana.
• This habitat is listed among the most popular bird sanctuaries of India and is home to more than 250 species of resident and migratory birds.
• Numerous nomadic birds move here from Siberia, Russia, Turkey, and Eastern Europe during winters.

Birds found: Black-necked stork, cattle egret, laughing dove Indian roller, white-throated kingfisher, great egret, red collared dove, red wattled lapwing, rock pigeon, rose-ringed parakeet, common mynah, and little egret

3. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Goa

• The bird sanctuary has been named after the eminent ornithologist Salim Moizuddin Abdul Ali.
• The narrow stretch of mangrove forest lies along the estuarine part of Mandovi River and the western tip of the Chorao Island in Goa.
• It is one of the most famous bird sanctuaries in India and is accessible by regular ferry services.
• The bird watching tower offers ample scope to watch not only the various species of birds, but also other species of fauna that include foxes, jackals, marsh crocodiles, and mudskipper fish.

Birds found: Drongos, cormorants, Malabar trogons, kingfishers, sandpipers, woodpeckers, white egrets, purple herons, curlews, mynahs, and kites

4. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kerala

• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary – nestled on the banks of the mesmerising Vembanad Lake – is spread over a sprawling area of 14 acres that offers the enchanting beauty of the surrounding lush greenery.
• Ranked among the most famous bird sanctuaries in India, it is home to numerous species of resident and seasonal birds. In fact, bird watching is one of the most interesting things to do in Kumarakom. Furthermore, the pristine Pathiramanal island in the lake is a perfect site for migratory birds coming from Siberia and Russia.

Birds found: Paradise flycatchers, pheasant tailed jacanas, golden-backed woodpeckers, parrots, teals, larks, owls, herons, egrets, and kingfishers

5. Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu

• Literally meaning the ‘hamlet of the hunters’, Vedanthangal is located in Kanchipuram.
• This is Tamil Nadu’s best entry in the list of famous bird sanctuaries in India.
• Spread over 30 acres of land, this oldest and smallest bird sanctuary is the site of almost 40,000 migratory birds visiting every year.
• The ideal time to visit this sanctuary is October to January.

Birds found: Pintails, garganeys, grey wagtails, blue-winged teals, common sandpipers, spoonbills, and herons

6. Kaundinya Bird Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh

• Located about 86 km from Horsley Hills and stretching over 358 sq km, Kaundinya Bird Sanctuary is a delight for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers.
• This is one of the popular bird sanctuaries of India and is known for its vibrant and rich biodiversity.

Birds found: Grey pelicans, rosy pelicans, painted storks, cockatiels, and budgerigars

7. Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary, Orissa

• Chilika – the largest brackish water lake in Asia – is home to numerous species of birds
• From common to rare, and residential to migratory, the sanctuary houses a huge variety.
• In addition to being one of the popular bird sanctuaries in India, Chilika Lake is a popular tourist attraction where people get mesmerised with the natural backdrop and spot beautiful birds while boating.
• Irrawaddy dolphins, prawns, crabs, limbless lizards, and crustaceans are some of the animals you can spot here.

Birds found: Eagles, geese, and flamingos

8. Mayani Bird Sanctuary, Maharashtra

• Mayani Bird Sanctuary, located in the Vaduj town of Maharashtra, is a wetland ecosystem that is rich in biodiversity.
• This is a drought prone region with local water bodies.
• This enables the growth of scattered forests and cactus.
• The place houses approximately 400 migratory birds that are best spotted during the winter months of November to January.

Birds found: Flamingoes, coot, spoonbills, painted storks, black ibis, kingfishers, and brahminy ducks

9. Kutch Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, Gujarat

• Comprising the Kutch xerophytic grassland, the Kutch Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary is one of the popular bird sanctuaries in India.
• As the nomenclature goes, the majority bird population here is of the Great Indian Bustard – a neutral colored ground-dwelling bird species with a long neck and ostrich-like long legs.
• Along with these, the sanctuary is home to nilgais, chinkaras, desert cats, and jungle cats.

Birds found: Great Indian Bustards, Houbara Bustards, Florican Bustard, Macqueen’s Bustards (winter bird), and eagles

10. Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat

• Nal Sarovar, located 60 km from Ahmedabad, is India’s largest water bird sanctuary. Known for its wetland vegetation, this 120 sq km avifauna sanctuary offers an opportunity to spot numerous seasonal & resident birds and other fauna.
• Visitors, especially bird lovers and nature freaks, can hire a boat to roam around the lake and spot different birds.

Birds found: Geese, ducks, spoonbills, eagles, pelicans, and flamingos

Lesser Known Bird Sanctuaries

11. Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh

• Nestled in the Unnao region of Uttar Pradesh, Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary is situated around a freshwater lake that offers habitat to more than 250 species of nomadic and domestic birds.

Birds found: Greylag goose, pintail, and cotton teal, red crested pochard, open bill stork, white ibis, black winged stilts, dabchick, and purple moorhen

12. Samaspur Bird Sanctuary in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh

• Located 120 km from Lucknow, Samaspur is a reserved bird preservation area that covers 780 hectares of land. It is an abode to birds – resident, migratory, common as well as endangered species.

Birds found: Vultures, kingfishers, spoonbills, whistling teals, and comb ducks

13. Bakhira Bird Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh

• Bakhira is a large natural floodplain and wetland, established in 1980.
• This is among the not so famous bird sanctuaries in India that is home to some unique bird species.
• Surrounding a natural lake and village by the same name, the place is also a habitat for golden jackals, mongooses, and jungle cats.

Birds found: Purple moorhen, swamphen, and kaima

14. Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala

• The first ever bird sanctuary of Kerala, Thattekad comprises of evergreen lowland forest by the banks of the Periyar river.
• With the immensely rich variety of birds, the place has been aptly described as the “richest bird habitat in peninsular India” by the eminent ornithologist Salim Ali.

Birds found: Indian pitta, orange headed thrush, large billed leaf warbler, Indian cuckoo, Jordan’s nightjar, cormorant, and oriental darter

15. Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka

• Ranganathittu is the largest bird sanctuary of Karnataka.
• Located near Mysore, the sanctuary comprises of six small islands by the banks of the river Cauvery. In addition to the large variety of birds, the region is known for some significant animal species like monitor lizard, mugger crocodile, flying fox, and Indian grey mongoose.

Birds found: Oriental darters, streak throated swallows, stork billed kingfishers, Indian shags, and whistling ducks

16. Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh

• Located in Nellore, Pulicat Bird Sanctuary is one of the most famous wildlife and bird sanctuaries in India.
• The Pulicat Lake is the second largest freshwater lake after Chilika. A wide variety of birds, fishes, worms, molluscs, and prawns are frequently seen here.

Birds found: Marsh sandpiper, gadwall, shoveler, black tailed godwit, and garganey

17. Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary, Andhra Pradesh

• The Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary at Kolleru Lake is a natural habitat for a number of bird species. Also, a large number of drifting birds flock to this area during the winter months.

Birds found: Avocets, painted storks, gadwalls, pelicans, and wigeons

18. Najafgarh Drain Bird Sanctuary, Delhi

• Located by the Najafgarh Drain, this is a wetland ecosystem and one of the oldest bird sanctuaries in India near Delhi.
• It is known for plenty of wandering birds, many of which are now endangered. Also, cobras, monitor lizards, reptiles, jackals, porcupines, and many more species of fauna are also found here.

Birds found: Whistling ducks, Indian pond herons, great egrets, spoonbills, pelicans, ducks, vultures, and gadwalls

19. Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary, West Bengal

• Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary is located in the rural areas of Kolkata outskirts.
• It is owned and managed by the government and is open for the public visit between 7 am – 4 pm every day.

Birds found: Common hawk, blue throated flycatcher, fish eagle, Asian koel, black headed bulbul, collared scops owl, and little spider hunter

20. Jawaharlal Nehru Bustard Sanctuary Solapur, Maharashtra

• Jawaharlal Nehru Bustard Sanctuary is located near Solapur and boasts of its vast population of Indian bustard.
• Months from August to January are the best months to visit this natural reserve, popularly known as Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary.
• In addition to the Indian bustard, species of animals like common mongoose, wolf, and Indian fox are commonly seen.

Birds found: Indian bustard, spot-billed duck, shikra, grey francolin, laughing love, and snake eagle

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