Birds in India

Birds in India

Ranging from the great Himalayas to the dense forests, India is the home to some of the most sought after birds in the world. India is paradise for Bird Watching. Over 1200 species of birds are found in India, so it is the most excited experience to spend your holidays in the Indian Jungles enjoying the exotic Bird safari's. The serene atmosphere mixed with the quite and calm greenery spell bound it visitors. If you love listening to the melodious bird songs and watching them in their natural habitat, then check out the famous Bird Sanctuaries of India. The rich bird-life is the constant source of fascination for the tourists coming to India. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary is one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world, which has been declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. The famous species of birds in national park of India are the following: Indian Peafowl, Indian Roller, Common Kingfishers, Cuckoo- the Koel, Hill Myna, Racquet tailed drogas , tree pies jungle owlets, Minvets and Sarus crane. 

source: http://www.ecoindia.com/animals/birds/