While Corbett is well-known for its robust population of large mammals, such as the Indian Tiger and the Asiatic Elephant, it is also well-known for the more than 500 species of birds that have been identified in the region. Some of the species that are frequently spotted in and around the park include the Lesser Fish Eagle, Cinereous Vulture, Tawny Fish and Spot-bellied Eagle Owl, Lesser Fish Eagle, Ibisbill, Wallcreeper, Hodgson’s Bushchat, Bright-headed Cisticola, Rosy Minivet, and White-tailed Rubythroat.
The avifauna of Jim Corbett National Park is incredibly diverse. A study from the Zoological Survey of India estimated that there are 600 different bird species in the Jim Corbett National Park, including both migratory and domestic species as well as a variety of waterbirds and waterside birds. The Jim Corbett National Park never fails to astonish its travellers with the variety and quantity of birds it offers. Escapade the stunning sceneries while staying at a resort in Uttarakhand.
The following 6 categories of birds can be found in Jim Corbett National Park for your convenience.
Birds of the water and waterways:
Both migratory and resident species of birds can be seen among the waterbirds and waterside birds in Jim Corbett National Park. Cormorants, the Darter, the Grey Heron, Egrets, the Cattle Egret, the White-necked and Black-necked Storks, the Spotbill, the Large Pied Wagtail, and the White-capped Redstart are some of the resident species that are frequently seen. The Great Crested Grebe, Graylag Geese, White Storks, Black Storks, Sandpipers, Snipe, the Great Black-headed Gull, roughly 15 different types of ducks, and a variety of Wagtails are among the waterbird species that migrate through Corbett Park. White or Rosy Pelicans are another waterbird that is sporadically seen in the park.
Predator Birds:
The Crested Serpent Eagle, Black-winged Kite, Indian Shikra, Himalayan Grey-headed Fishing Eagle, Himalayan Vultures, and Lesser and Greater Spotted Eagles are some of the resident birds of prey found in Corbett. Hawk-Eagles, the Crested Honey Buzzard, and the Black Eagle are additional resident birds that are occasionally seen. Osprey, Peregrine Falcon, Booted Hawk- Eagle, and Steppe Eagle are some of the migratory birds that can be seen at Corbett.
Night Birds at Corbett Park:
This group includes owls, nightjars, and thick-knees. In the Jim Corbett National Park, over 18 different owl species have been identified, including the Spotted Owlet, Fish Owls, and Scops Owls. The Great Stone Plover, Franklin’s Nightjar, Stone Curlew, and Jungle Nightjar are among the nightjars found in the park.
Corbett’s woodland bird species:
Green Pigeons, Parakeets, Cuckoos, Hornbills, Barbets, Woodpeckers, Orioles, Drongos, Pies, Babblers, and Thrushes fall under this category. The White-crested Kalij Pheasant, Red Junglefowl, and Peafowl are examples of ground birds (woodland).
Grassland and Open Ground birds:
The Black Partridge, Doves, Bea-eaters, Rollers, the Hoopoe, Shrikes, Larks, Mynas, Bulbuls, Warblers, Tailor Bird, Robins, Chats, Redstarts, Bayas, and Finches are among the grassland and open ground birds of Corbett that fall under this category.
Air-Birds:
Swifts, including the well-known Indian Alpine Swift, Crested Swifts, the Dusky Crag Martin, Striated (or Red-rumpled) Swallows, Indian Cliff Shallows, and Wire-tailed Swallows are among the air birds that may be found in Corbett.