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North Bengal:
4th ~ 10th November 2004
by Sumit K Sen
LIST OF BIRDS OBSERVED IN
North Bengal
1. Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus
Gorumara National Park
2. Kalij Pheasant Lophura leucomelanos
Common at dusk, Tinchuley
3. Indian Peafowl
Gorumara
4. Speckled Piculet Picumnus innominatus
Single sighting at Kalimpong
5. Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker Dendrocopos canicapillus
Tinchuley
6. Crimson-breasted Woodpecker Dendrocopos cathpharius
At Tinchuley. Small size and small bill helped in identification. Field guides do not depict the species accurately.
7. Greater Yellownape Picus flavinucha
Pair at Gorumara
8. Greater Flameback Chrysocolaptes lucidus
Pair at Gorumara
9. Great Barbet Megalaima virens
Heard everywhere in the hills
10. Golden-throated Barbet Megalaima franklinii
Pair at Loylegaon with Sibias and Cutias
11. Blue-throated Barbet Megalaima asiatica
At Gorumara and Kalimpong
12. Oriental Pied Hornbill Anthracoceros albirostris
Common at Gorumara
13. Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis affinis
A few seen on the road from Siliguri to Gorumara
14. White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis
Recorded at 6,000 feet near Tinchuley
15.Cuckoo ssp.
Unidentified. Seen at Kalimpong.
16. Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopacea
Gorumara
17. Alexandrine Parakeet Psittacula eupatria
Gorumara area
18. Red-breasted Parakeet Psittacula alexandri
Gorumara Jungle Camp
19. Himalayan Swiftlet Collocalia brevirostris
Gorumara
20. Asian Barred Owlet Glaucidium cuculoides
Kalimpong
21. Rock Pigeon Columba livia
Common. Most presumed feral.
22. Green Imperial Pigeon Ducula aenea
The Rhino Point Watchtower at Gorumara has never disappointed when looking for this species.
23. Oriental Turtle Dove Streptopelia orientalis
Rhino Point, Gorumara and at Tinchuley.
24. Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis
Lowlands.
25. Red Collared Dove Streptopelia tranquebarica
Common at Gorumara near the elephant holding area
26. Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto
On the road to Gorumara.
27. Yellow-footed Green Pigeon Treron phoenicoptera
Many at Rhino Point, Gorumara and a few seen in flight in the lowlands
28. Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon Treron sphenura
Pair at Tinchuley
29. Black Kite Milvus migrans
Common in the Siliguri area.
30. White-rumped Vulture Gyps bengalensis
Gorumara National Park. single over-flying bird. Another seen from Tinchuley possibly this species.
31. Himalayan Griffon Gyps himalayensis
Tinchuley. Seen on both days.
32. Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela
Gorumara National Park, Rhino Point. Good place to see this species.
33. Black Eagle Ictinaetus malayensis
A majestic bird seen overhead while driving through Algarah Road, Lava.
34. Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus
Common at Tinchuley. Great aerial display from a pair.
35. Oriental Honey-buzzard Pernis ptilorhyncus orientalis
Pairs in aerial (mating?) display at Tinchuley
36. Oriental Honey-buzzard Pernis ptilorhyncus ruficollis
Pairs in flight display at Tinchuley. One dark and one pale phase. Breeding ?
37. Common Buzzard Buteo buteo
Individual soaring over Gorumara Jungle Camp
38. Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis
Pairs at Tinchuley and Kalimpong
39. Mountain Hawk Eagle Spizaetus nipalensis
Seen every day at Tinchuley and Kalimpong
40. Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus
Observed both das at Tinchuley
41. Little Cormorant Phalacrocorax niger
Gorumara National Park
42. Little Egret Egretta garzetta
Lowlands.
43. Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis
Common lowlands.
44. Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii
Gorumara National Park and on the road in the plains.
45. Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus
Many on the road from Siliguri to river Teesta
46. Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach
One (ssp. erythronotus ?) seen at 2000 feet near Kalimpong.
47. Grey-backed Shrike Lanius tephronotus
Gorumara area
48. Rufous Treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda
Gorumara Jungle Camp area
49. Grey Treepie Dendrocitta formosae
Common at Tinchuley, Loylegaon and Kalimpong
50. House Crow Corvus splendens
Siliguri
51. Large-billed Crow Corvus macrorhynchos
Seen on all days of the trip
52. Ashy Woodswallow Artamus fuscus
Four birds hawking insects at Gorumara National park
53.Black-hooded Oriole Oriolus xanthornus
Gorumara area. Single bird.
54. Large Cuckooshrike Coracina macei
Single observation. Gorumara area.
55. Grey-chinned Minivet Pericrocotus solaris
2 at Loylegaon
56. Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus flammeus
Flocks at Tinchuley and Kalimpong. Possibly this species at Gorumara.
57. Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
Common in the lowlands but not recorded anywhere in the hills.
58. Ashy Drongo Dicrurus leucophaeus
Common at Gorumara and observed at Kalimpong.
59. Spangled Drongo Dicrurus hottentottus
A few at Gorumara and a pair bird at Kalimpong.
60. Greater Racket-tailed Drongo Dicrurus paradiseus
Thrilling fly-past at eye level at Kalimpong.
61. Black-naped Monarch Hypothymis azurea
Single observation at Gorumara National Park.
62. Blue Whistling Thrush Myophonus caeruleus
Common at elevations. None seen in the lowlands.
63. Red-throated (Taiga) Flycatcher Ficedula albicilla
Two birds at Gorumara Jungle Camp
64. Verditer Flycatcher Eumyias thalassina
Tinchuley and Loylegaon
65. Rufous-bellied Niltava Niltava sundara
Female at Kalimpong.
66. Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher Culicicapa ceylonensis
Common at Kalimpong and also observed at Gorumara
67. Orange-flanked Bush Robin Tarsiger cyanurus
Loylegaon
68. Oriental Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis
Only seen in the Gorumara area.
69. White-rumped Shama
Single male at Gorumara National Park
70. White-capped Water Redstart Phoenicurus leucocephalus
One bird seen on the road near Manpang
71. Siberian Stonechat Saxicola torquata
On a wire by the road at 2,000 feet
72. Chestnut-tailed Starling Sturnus malabaricus
Flock near Gorumara
73. Asian Pied Starling Sturnus contra
Lowland areas.
74. Common Myna Acridotheres tristis
Lowlands and Kalimpong
75. Hill Myna Gracula religiosa
Gorumara area
76. Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch Sitta castanea
Single bird at Tinchuley
77. White-tailed Nuthatch Sitta himalayensis
Loylegaon
78. Velvet-fronted Nuthatch Sitta frontalis
Common in the Kalimpong area.
79. Green-backed Tit Parus monticolus
Common at all locations
80. Striated Bulbul Pycnonotus striatus
Small flock at Loylegaon
81. Black-crested Bulbul Pycnonotus melanicterus
Kalimpong and Gorumara
82. Himlayan Bulbul Pycnonotus leucogenys
Only at Kalimpong, where common.
83. Red-whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus
Gorumara National Park.
84. Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
Tinchuley and Kalimpong area.
85. Oriental White-eye Zosterops palpebrosus
Common at Tinchuley and Kalimpong.
86. Blyth's Reed Warbler Acrocephalus dumetorum (?)
Bird seen in the bush at Kalimpong possibly this species.
87. Common Tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
Kalimpong.
88. Ashy-throated Warbler Phylloscopus maculipennis
Tinchuley
89. Hume's Warbler Phylloscopus humei
Tinchuley and Loylegaon
90. Blyth's Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus reguloides
Kalimpong.
91. Golden-spectacled Warbler Seicercus burkii
Small flock at Kalimpong.
92. Grey-hooded Warbler Seicercus xanthoschistos
Tinchuley and Kalimpong.
93. Striated Laughingthrush Garrulax striatus
Loylegaon
94. Streaked Laughingthrush Garrulax lineatus
Loylegaon.
95. Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush Garrulax erythrocephalus
Commonly heard.
96. Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler Pomatorhinus erythrogenys (?)
Heard at Tinchuley. Possibly this species.
97. Streak-breasted Scimitar Babbler Pomatorhinus ruficollis
Flock of four at dawn near Gurung Resort, Tinchuley
98. Jungle Babbler Turdoides striatus
Kalimpong area
99. Cutia Cutia nipalensis
Star bird on the trip for me. Small flock feeding with Rufous Sibias, Golden-throated Barbets and others. Loylegaon.
100. Chestnut-tailed Minla Minla strigula
Large flock recorded on Algarah Road, Lava.
101. Red-tailed Minla Minla ignotincta
Fairly common at Loylegaon and Tinchuley.
102. Rufous-winged Fulvetta Alcippe castaneceps
Loylegaon
103. Whiskered Yuhina Yuhina flavicollis
Tinchuley and Loylegaon.
104. Rufous Sibia Heterophasia capistrata
Tinchuley and Loylegaon.
105. Fire-breasted Flowerpecker Dicaeum ignipectus
Stunning male at Loylegaon.
106. Mrs Gould's Sunbird Aethopyga gouldiae
At the Forest Rest House, Loylegaon. At least two pairs.
107. Crimson Sunbird Aethopyga siparaja
Two males at Gorumara National Park.
108. House Sparrow Passer domesticus
Kalimpong market
109. Tree Sparrow Passer montanus
Kalimpong market
1101. White Wagtail Motacilla alba
Siliguri area.
111. Olive-backed Pipit Anthus hodgsoni
Loylegaon and Tinchuley
112. ? Pipit Anthus ssp.
Possible Rosy Pipit at Tinchuley
113. Little Bunting Emberiza pusilla
At the Forest Guest House, Loylegaon.
Additions post identification from images
114. Bonelli's Eagle Hieraaetus fasciatus
On the road to Tinchuley
115. Red-necked Falcon Falco chicquera (?)
Flying raptor could possibly be this species. Tinchuley
List of Mammals
1. Assamese Macaque Macaca assamenis
On the Sevok Road, Teesta River.
2. Spotted Deer Axis axis
Gorumara National Park
3. Asian Elephant Elephas maximus
Gorumara area
4. Jungle Cat Felis chaus
Gorumara area
5. Civet ssp.
Gorumara area
6. Hoary-bellied Himalayan Squirrel Callosciurus pygerythrus
Kalimpong
7. Northern Tree Shrew (?) Tupaia belangeri
Kalimpong
A total of 112 confirmed bird species were seen.
REFERENCES
[1] Birds of the Indian Subcontinent; Richard Grimmett, Carol Inskipp & Tim
Inskipp; Christopher Helm; 1998.
[2] A Field Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent; Krys Kazmierczak & Ber
van Perlo; Pica Press; 2000;
[3] A Birdwatchers' Guide to India; Krys Kazmierczak & Raj Singh; Birdwatchers'
Guides, Oxford University Press
[4] Birds of South-east Asia ~ Craig Robson; New Holland
[5] Handbook of the Birds of the India and Pakistan; Ali & Ripley; OUP
[6] Birds of the Eastern Himalayas; Salim Ali
[7] Oriental Bird Images Gallery - OBC
Kolkata, India November 2004.
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