Wildlife, Nature & Eco Tourism

Birdlife: A Birder’s Paradise

The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are known for their vibrant and endemic bird species, many of which attract ornithologists from around the world.

1. Andaman Wood Pigeon (Ducula aenea andamanica)

• The state bird of the Andaman Islands.
• Rare and striking, often spotted in high forest canopies.

2. Nicobar Megapode (Megapodius nicobariensis)

• A ground-dwelling bird that builds large mounds to incubate eggs using heat from decomposing vegetation.
• Found only in the Nicobar Islands.

3. Andaman Drongo, Andaman Serpent Eagle, and Andaman Cuckoo Dove

• These forest-dwelling birds are unique to the islands and play important roles in insect control and seed dispersal.

4. Migratory Birds

• Wetlands and mangroves attract migratory species like Pacific Golden Plovers, Egrets, and Kingfishers during winter.