Thattekad Bird Sanctuary Located at Devikulam Taluk in Idduki District .The sanctuary was notified in 1983 based on a recommendation made by Dr. Salim Ali many years previously.it is one of the import bird sanctuaries among India.
It is a home to a microcosm of India's bird population with about 500 winged species
Indian Roller, Cukoo, Common Snipe, Crow Pheasant, Jungle Nightjar, Kite, Grey Drongo, Malabar Trogon, Woodpecker, Large Pied Wagtail, Baya Sparrow, Grey Jungle Fowl, Indian Hill Myna, Robin, Jungle Babbler And Darter.
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is a rare haven in Kerala. Bombay Natural History Society has identified 253 species here. The rivers are rich in fish life and are shallow for most of the year.
Rare Birds
Crimson-throated barbet, bee-eater, sunbird, shrike, fairy blue-bird, grey-headed fishing eagle, blackwinged kite, night heron, grey heron, Malabar shama, common grey hornbill and Malabar hornbill.
Directions
By Rail – Cochin International Airport
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