Species List, India and Ladakh
Birds
Little Grebe
Up to ten seen daily at Bharatpur. Additionally, a single noted at Ranthambhore.
Indian Darter
Common at Bharatpur. Not seen elsewhere.
Little Cormorant
Abundant at Bharatpur, large numbers in the breeding colonies. Occasional singles also seen at Ranthambhore.
Indian Cormorant
Common at Bharatpur, especially in the breeding colonies.
Great Cormorant
Remarkable records, flocks of about 45 and 12 were seen migrating over the high Himalaya on subsequent days at Hemis. These birds were at an estimated altitude of 5000 metres. Additionally, about 20 were noted at Bharatpur.
Bar-headed Goose
A flock of about 20 seen migrating southward over Ranthambhore. None had as yet arrived at Bharatpur.
Lesser Whistling Duck
At Bharatpur, a flock of about ten were noted in one part of the wetland, with a female and chicks in another.
Knob-billed Duck
Six seen at Bharatpur, four at Ranthambhore.
Ruddy Shelduck
Two at Ranthambhore.
Cotton Pygmy Goose
Only noted at Bharatpur, a single female on one day, five the next.
Indian Spot-billed Duck
Two at Bharatpur and two at Ranthambhore were the only records.
Pintail
The first of the winter birds, about 220 were noted at Bharatpur.
Garganey
Two birds at Bharatpur.
Common Teal
A common bird later in winter, but the only three birds seen were at Bharatpur.
Ferruginous Duck
Fairly common in submerged grasses at Bharatour, at least 40 noted.
Himalayan Snowcock
Two seen on the slopes in the Husing Valley, Hemis. Additionally, droppings widely seen both in Husing and neighbouring valleys.
Chukar
Abundant in Ledakh, a minimum of 30 daily in Hemis.
Grey Francolin
Common in the lowlands, with daily counts of up to 15 at Bharatpur, four at Agra and 20 at Ranthambhore.
Indian Peafowl
At least 25 a day at Bharatpur, with about ten also seen at Agra and three or four daily at Ranthambhore.
Painted Stork
Abundant at Bharatpur, the breeding colonies full of activity.
Asian Openbill
Fairly common at Bharatpur, small numbers seen throughout the wetland.
Woolly-necked Stork
In total, seven birds were noted at Bharatpur, one at Agra and two at Ranthambhore.
Black-headed Ibis
At least 80 seen daily at Bharatpur and about 20 at Agra.
Eurasian Spoonbill
Striated Heron
Black-crowned Night Heron
Indian Pond Heron
Grey Heron
Purple Heron
Cattle Egret
Great White Egret
Intermediate Egret
Little Egret
Lammergeier
Eqyptian Vulture
Long-billed Vulture
Himalayan Griffon Vulture
Oriental Honey Buzzard
Osprey
Black-winged Kite
Black Kite
Black-eared Kite
Crested Serpent Eagle
Eurasian Marsh Harrier
Shikra
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
White-eyed Buzzard
Upland Buzzard
Golden Eagle
Steppe Eagle
Bonelli's Eagle
Booted Eagle
Common Kestrel
Eurasian Hobby
Laggar Falcon
Saker Falcon
White-breasted Waterhen
Small Buttonquail
Purple Swamphen
Common Moorhen
Eurasian Coot
Sarus Crane
Great Thick-knee
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Bronze-winged Jacana
Ibisbill
Black-winged Stilt
River Lapwing
Red-wattled Lapwing
Little Ringed Plover
Ruff
Solitary Snipe
Eurasian Curlew
Common Redshank
Marsh Sandpiper
Common Greenshank
Green Sandpiper
Wood Sandpiper
Common Sandpiper
Little Stint
Temminck's Stint
Pallas's Gull
River Tern
Whiskered Tern
Rock Dove
Hill Pigeon
Snow Pigeon
Collared Dove
Spotted Dove
Laughing Dove
Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
Ring-necked Parakeet
Plum-headed Parakeet
Asian Koel
Greater Coucal
Spotted Owlet
Little Swift
Hoopoe
Recorded at all three locations in the lowlands – a single at Bharatpur, two at Agra and two at Ranthambhore.
Indian Roller
With daily counts of up to 30, abundant at Bharatpur. Also single at Agra and Ranthambhore on two occasions.
White-breasted Kingfisher
Fairly common – up to 20 per day at Bharatpur, singles on a couple of occasions at both Agra and Ranthambhore, as well as one near the Indus River at Leh.
Common Kingfisher
Two on a small stream at Ranthambhore.
Pied Kingfisher
One bird on large lake at Ranthambhore.
Green Bee-eater
Four birds noted at Bharatpur.
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater
Flocks of eight and 15 seen on susequent days at Bharatpur.
Indian Grey Hornbill
A total of six seen at Bharatpur and a single at Agra.
Brown-headed Barbet
One bird in a small park near the Taj Mahel in Agra.
Coppersmith Barbet
A single bird along the access road at Ranthambhore.
Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker
One bird along the access road at Ranthambhore.
Lesser Goldenback
Singles were noted at Bharatpur on two occasions, as well as two at Ranthambhore.
Common Woodshrike
A pair were seen at Bharatpur.
Large Cuckooshrike
An adult found feeding a recently fledged youngster at Ranthambhore.
Common Iora
Four birds seen at Ranthambhore, all along the access road.
Small Minivet
Two birds seen at Bharatpur, four at Ranthambhore.
Bay-backed Shrike
Over subsequent days, a total of five birds noted at Ranthambhore.
Long-tailed Shrike
Three bird seen – two at Bharatpur and one at Ranthambhore.
Black Drongo
Common at Bharatpur, with a few individuals also seen in arid areas at Ranthambhore.
White-bellied Drongo
Record in the open woodlands at Ranthambhore, a total of five noted.
Indian Golden Oriole
One bird at Ranthambhore.
White-browed Fantail
One or two seen daily in the open woodlands at Ranthambhore.
Rufous Treepie
Common and widespread at both Bharatpur and Ranthambhore, particularly numerous at the latter.
Eurasian Magpie
Present only in the Himalaya. A minimum of about ten a day around Leh and up to six daily in the Hemis area.
Carrion Crow
Two seen near Leh on one occasion.
Large-billed Crow
Small numbers in the Leh area.
Indian Jungle Crow
Abundant in the scrub areas at Bharatpur, small numbers at Ranthambhore.
House Crow
Abundant in all urban area throughout the lowlands, especially numerous in Delhi and Agra. A roost across the river from the Taj Mahel contained many thousands of birds. Not seen in Ledakh.
Northern Raven
Two birds noted near Leh.
Red-billed Chough
Small numbers seen on several occasions in Ledakh, records including three near the Indus River and pairs in Rumbak village on two occasions.
Alpine Chough
More numerous than Red-billed Chough, birds were seen daily in Ledakh, typically in flocks of up to ten in the Leh area and over 40 in Hemis National Park.
Great Tit
Most frequent in Ledakh – counts included up to 15 daily in Leh and about six daily in Hemis National Park. Up to four also seen daily at Ranthambhore.
Plain Martin
A flock of six noted at Bharatpur.
Eurasian Crag Martin
Two birds seen around Leh airport.
Dusky Crag Martin
Flocks of five and ten seen at Ranthambhore.
Wire-tailed Swallow
A pair seen daily around the main roundabout in Bharatpur town, near the entrance to the wetland sanctuary. One also seen at Agra.
Red-rumped Swallow
Two birds seen at Bharatpur and 15 at Ranthambhore.
Indian Bushlark
Three birds and four birds seen on subsequent days at Ranthambhore.
Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark
Two singles at Ranthambhore.
Oriental Skylark
At least five birds seen on sand islands on the river behind the Taj Mahel in Agra.
White-eared Bulbul
Common at Bharatpur, minimums of 10-20 seen daily.
Red-vented Bulbul
Fairly common at Bharatpur and abundant at Ranthambhore, with absolute minimum daily totals of ten and 40 respectively.
Grey-breasted Prinia
Fairly common at both Bharatpur and Ranthambhore, daily totals up to 15 or more.
Graceful Prinia
Small numbers seen at Bharatpur and Ranthambhore, typical totals up to four.
Zitting Cisticola
One bird noted at Bharatpur.
Common Tailorbird
Three to four birds daily at Ranthambhore, most along the access track to the national park.
Clamorous Reed Warbler
Three birds noted at Bharatpur.
Blyth's Reed Warbler
Up to 15 daily at Bharatpur.
Common Chiffchaff
A single at Bharatpur, one in Leh town and at least two in Hemis National Park, all these latter birds in Ledakh being of the tristis race.
Mountain Chiffchaff
Fairly common in Ledakh, counts in excess of 15 daily in Leh and up to five daily in Hemis National Park.
Hume's Leaf Warbler
First winter influx already occurring in the lowland locations – up to 15 daily at Bharatpur, as well as a single at Ranthambhore.
Lesser Whitethroat
Three birds noted at Bharatpur, one at Agra.
White-browed Tit-Warbler
Up to four birds daily in Hemis National Park.
Common Babbler
Common at Ranthambhore, daily totals numbering at least 30 birds each day. Additionally a single flock of six birds was seen daily along the access track to the wetlands at Bharatpur.
Large Grey Babbler
Flocks commonly encountered at both Bharatpur and Ranthambhore, though far less numerous than Jungle Babbler.
Jungle Babbler
Common and widespread at Bharatpur, Agra and Ranthambhore, large numbers seen every day.
Yellow-eyed Babbler
At least 15 bird noted in the arid scrub adjacent to Ranthambhore National Park.
Oriental White-eye
A total of eight birds seen at Ranthambhore, all along the access track to the national park.
Eurasian Wren
All of the distinctive neglectus race, two in Leh and two singles in Hemis National Park.
White-throated Dipper
Brown Dipper
Wallcreeper
Bank Mynah
Common Mynah
Asian Pied Starling
Brahminy Starling
Rose-coloured Starling
Blue Whistling Thrush
Tickell's Thrush
Black-throated Thrush
Oriental Magpie Robin
Indian Robin
Black Redstart
Guldenstadt's Redstart
Common Stonechat
Pied Bushchat
Brown Rock Chat
Red-breasted Flycatcher
Verditer Flycatcher
Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher
Purple Sunbird
House Sparrow
Chestnut-shouldered Petronia
Tibetan Snowfinch
Blandford's Snowfinch
Indian Snowfinch
Robin Accentor
Brown Accentor
Yellow Wagtail
White WagtailWhite-browed Wagtail
Grey Wagtail Twite Plain Mountain Finch Streaked Rosefinch Red-fronted Serin Rock Bunting Mammals Rhesus Macaque black-faced Langur Sambar Spotted Deer Nilgai Indian Gazelle Ladakh Urial Bharal (Blue Sheep) Wild Boar Indian Jackal Red Fox Tiger Common Leopard Snow Leopard Grey Mongoose Small Indian Mongoose Royle's Pika Nubra Pika Five-striped Palm Squirrel Short-tailed Bandicoot-Rat