Southern India Birding & Wildlife of the I 14th to 25 January 2017 (12 days) Trip Checklist

Malabar Whistling Thrush by Adam Riley

Trip checklist compiled by Tour Leader: David Erterius

Annotated List of species recorded Note: Number in brackets ( ) indicate number of days on the tour the species was recorded.

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Birds (271 in total: 270 seen, 1 heard) Nomenclature and taxonomy follows Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2016. IOC World Bird List (v 6.4).

Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced

IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient

Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl Anatidae Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Indian Spot-billed Duck Anas poecilorhyncha (3) 50 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 5 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1.

Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies Phasianidae Grey Francolin Francolinus pondicerianus (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Jungle Bush Quail Perdicula asiatica (1) 3 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Painted Bush Quail Perdicula erythrorhyncha (2) 8 Munnar 21.1 and 3 Tiger Reserve 22.1. Red Spurfowl Galloperdix spadicea (2) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 1+1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Grey Junglefowl Gallus sonneratii (7) 10 Ooty 17.1, 5 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 3 Munnar 20.1 and up to 5 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus (5) 7 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 2 Ooty 17.1, 7 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 3 Munnar 20.1.

Grebes Podicipedidae Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis (1) 3 Mudumalai NP 15.1.

Storks Ciconiidae Painted Stork (NT) Mycteria leucocephala (2) 75 Ranganthittu BS 14.1 and 3 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Asian Openbill Anastomus oscitans (4) 51 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 3 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 3 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Woolly-necked Stork (VU) Ciconia episcopus episcopus (3) 40 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Ibises and Spoonbills Threskiornithidae Black-headed Ibis (NT) Threskiornis melanocephalus (3) 7 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 10 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Red-naped Ibis Pseudibis papillosa (2) 13 Ranganthittu BS 14.1 and 15 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus (1) 3 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia leucorodia (1) 50 Ranganthittu BS 14.1.

Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns Ardeidae Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax nycticorax (1) 2 Ranganthittu BS 14.1. Striated Heron Butorides striata (1) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1. Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii (10) 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 1 Munnar 21.1 and 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1. Eastern Cattle Egret Bubulcus coromandus (8) 100 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 20 Munnar 21.1 and up to 20 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. Grey Heron Ardea cinerea cinerea (4) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Purple Heron Ardea purpurea manilensis (2) 2 Ranganthittu BS 14.1 and 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Great Egret Ardea alba (4) 2 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia intermedia (3) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 2 Munnar 21.1. Little Egret Egretta garzetta garzetta (7) 5 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 10 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 1 Munnar 20.1, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Pelicans Pelecanidae Spot-billed Pelican (NT) Pelecanus philippensis (2) 200 Kokkare Bellur 14.1 and 28 Mudumalai NP 15.1.

Cormorants and Shags Phalacrocoracidae Little Cormorant Microcarbo niger (9) 35 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 15 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 1 Munnar 21.1 and up to 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1.

Indian Cormorant Phalacrocorax fuscicollis (1) 75 Ranganthittu BS 14.1. Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis (3) 2 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 5 Mudumalai NP 16.1.

Anhingas Anhingidae Oriental Darter (NT) Anhinga melanogaster (2) 2 Ranganthittu BS 14.1 and 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1.

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites Accipitridae Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus vociferus (2) 2 Munnar 20.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1. Egyptian Vulture (EN) Neophron percnopterus (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Crested Honey Buzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus ruficollis (4) 1 Ooty 17.1, 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1 and 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Black Baza Aviceda leuphotes (1) 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. White-rumped Vulture (CR) Gyps bengalensis (1) 6 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1. Short-toed Snake Eagle Circaetus gallicus (2) 2 Ranganthittu BS 14.1 and 2 Ooty 17.1. Changeable Hawk-Eagle Nisaetus cirrhatus (4) 2 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1. Black Eagle Ictinaetus malaiensis perniger (3) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 2 Munnar 20.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1. Greater Spotted Eagle (VU) Clanga clanga (1) 2 Ranganthittu BS 14.1. Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus (4) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 3 Munnar 20.1. Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Crested Goshawk Accipiter trivirgatus (1) 2 Ooty 17.1. Shikra Accipiter badius (1) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1. Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus (2) 1 Ooty 17.1 and 1 Munnar 21.1. Western Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus aeruginosus (1) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1. Black Kite Milvus migrans Observed 1 day in total.

Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus indus (4) 130 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1. Grey-headed Fish Eagle Haliaeetus ichthyaetus (1) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1. White-eyed Buzzard Butastur teesa (1) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1.

Rails, Gallinules, and Coots Rallidae White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus (1) 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1. Grey-headed Swamphen Porphyrio poliocephalus (1) 15 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus (1) 3 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Eurasian Coot Fulica atra atra (1) 15 Mudumalai NP 15.1.

Buttonquails Turnicidae Yellow-legged Buttonquail Turnix tanki tanki (1) 1 Ooty 17.1. Barred Buttonquail Turnix suscitator (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1.

Thick-knees Burhinidae Great Stone-curlew (NT) Esacus recurvirostris (1) 2 Ranganthittu BS 14.1.

Stilts and Avocets Recurvirostridae Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus (1) 40 Mudumalai NP 15.1.

Plovers and Lapwings Charadriidae Yellow-wattled Lapwing Vanellus malabaricus (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus (8) 10 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 5 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 10 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 2 Munnar 20.1, 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 5 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1.

Jacanas Jacanidae Bronze-winged Jacana Metopidius indicus (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1.

Sandpipers and Allies Scolopacidae Pin-tailed Snipe Gallinago stenura (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia (1) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1. Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus (4) 2 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola (4) 4 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos (3) 2 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 5 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers Laridae Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida (3) 4 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1.

Pigeons and Doves Columbidae Rock Dove Columba livia Observed 2 days in total. Nilgiri Wood Pigeon (VU) Columba elphinstonii (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 3 Ooty 17.1 and 5 Munnar 21.1. Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto decaocto (1) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1. Spotted Dove Spilopelia chinensis (11) 10 Ranganthittu BS 14.1 and up to 4 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. Laughing Dove Spilopelia senegalensis cambayensis (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Common Emerald Dove Chalcophaps indica (3) 4 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Grey-fronted Green Pigeon Treron affinis (1) 8 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1. Yellow-footed Green Pigeon Treron phoenicopterus (3) 4 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 7 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 2 Ooty 17.1. Mountain Imperial Pigeon Ducula badia (3) 1 Munnar 20.1 and up to 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23-24.1.

Cuckoos Cuculidae Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis (7) Up to 1 Mudumalai NP 15-16.1, 1 Ooty 17.1, 1 heard Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Blue-faced Malkoha Phaenicophaeus viridirostris (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1. Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopaceus (2) 2 Ranganthittu BS 14.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1.

Fork-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo Surniculus dicruroides (1) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1. Large Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx sparverioides (1) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Common Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx varius varius (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1.

Owls Strigidae Indian Scops Owl Otus bakkamoena (1) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Oriental Scops Owl Otus sunia (1) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1. Brown Fish Owl Ketupa zeylonensis (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Jungle Owlet Glaucidium radiatum (6) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 1 Munnar 20.1 and up to 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. Spotted Owlet Athene brama (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Brown Hawk-Owl Ninox scutulata (2) 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1 and 1 heard Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1.

Frogmouths Podargidae Sri Lanka Frogmouth Batrachostomus moniliger roonwali (1) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1.

Nightjars and Allies Caprimulgidae Great Eared Nightjar Lyncornis macrotis (2) 1 heard Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1 and 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1. Jerdon's Nightjar Caprimulgus atripennis atripennis (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Indian Nightjar Caprimulgus asiaticus asiaticus (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Savanna Nightjar Caprimulgus affinis monticolus (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1.

Treeswifts Hemiprocnidae Crested Treeswift Hemiprocne coronata (5) 5 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 10 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 3 Ooty 17.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1 and 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1.

Swifts Apodidae Indian Swiftlet Aerodramus unicolor (8) 10 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 75 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 40 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 300 Munnar 20.1, 20 Munnar 21.1 and up to 30 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. White-rumped Spinetail Zoonavena sylvatica (2) 5 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Brown-backed Needletail Hirundapus giganteus indicus (1) 5 Ooty 17.1. Asian Palm Swift Cypsiurus balasiensis (3) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 20 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1 and 5 Munnar 20.1. Alpine Swift Tachymarptis melba (3) 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Munnar 20.1 and 250 Munnar 21.1. Blyth's Swift Apus leuconyx (1) 7 Munnar 21.1. Little Swift Apus affinis (8) 5 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 5 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 10 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 5 Munnar 20.1, 10 Munnar 21.1 and up to 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1.

Trogons Trogonidae Malabar Trogon Harpactes fasciatus (3) 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Rollers Coraciidae Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis (4) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 3 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1 and 2 Munnar 20.1.

Kingfishers Alcedinidae Stork-billed Kingfisher Pelargopsis capensis (2) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1 and 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1. White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis (11) 3 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 5 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Ooty 17.1, 5 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 1 Munnar 21.1 and up to 4 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis (4) 2 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1.

Bee-eaters Meropidae Blue-bearded Bee-eater Nyctyornis athertoni athertoni (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 2 Ooty 17.1. Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis (3) 3 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 5 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 4 Munnar 20.1. Blue-tailed Bee-eater Merops philippinus javanicus (3) 22 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Chestnut-headed Bee-eater Merops leschenaulti (1) 4 Munnar 20.1.

Hoopoes Upupidae Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops (8) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 5 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Ooty 17.1, 10 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 1 Munnar 20.1 and 1 Munnar 21.1.

Hornbills Bucerotidae Great Hornbill (NT) Buceros bicornis (1) 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1. Malabar Grey Hornbill Ocyceros griseus (4) 3 Munnar 20.1 and up to 7 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris (2) 7 Ranganthittu BS 14.1 and 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1.

Asian Barbets Megalaimidae Brown-headed Barbet Psilopogon zeylanicus (1) 3 Munnar 20.1. White-cheeked Barbet Psilopogon viridis (10) 1+1 heard Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 3+1 heard Mudumalai NP 16.1, 5 Ooty 17.1, 1 heard Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 1 heard Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 5 Munnar 20.1 and 2 Munnar 21.1. Malabar Barbet Psilopogon malabaricus (4) 1 heard Munnar 20.1 and up to 4 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. Coppersmith Barbet Psilopogon haemacephalus indicus (7) 1+1 heard Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 20 Ooty 17.1, 1 heard Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 2+1 heard Munnar 20.1 and 1 heard Munnar 21.1.

Woodpeckers Picidae Heart-spotted Woodpecker Hemicircus canente (2) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1 and 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1. Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker Yungipicus nanus (2) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 2 Munnar 20.1. Yellow-crowned Woodpecker Leiopicus mahrattensis (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Ooty 17.1. White-bellied Woodpecker Dryocopus javensis hodgsonii (2) 1 heard Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Lesser Yellownape Picus chlorolophus (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Ooty 17.1 and 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1. Streak-throated Woodpecker Picus xanthopygaeus (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Common Flameback Dinopium javanense (2) 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Black-rumped Flameback Dinopium benghalense (8) 3 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 4 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 7 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 2 Munnar 20.1 and up to 4 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. Greater Flameback Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus (1) 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. White-naped Woodpecker Chrysocolaptes festivus festivus (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Rufous Woodpecker Micropternus brachyurus (3) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 2 Munnar 20.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1.

Falcons and Caracaras Falconidae Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Ooty 17.1 and 2 Munnar 20.1.

Old World Parrots Psittaculidae Plum-headed Parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala (8) 20 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 10 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 20 Ooty 17.1 and up to 5 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22- 24.1. Blue-winged Parakeet Psittacula columboides (9) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 4 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 2 Ooty 17.1, up to 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18- 19.1, 4 Munnar 20.1 and up to 7 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri (1) 50 Ranganthittu BS 14.1. Vernal Hanging Parrot Loriculus vernalis vernalis (8) 5 Ooty 17.1, up to 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18-19.1, up to 5 Munnar 20-21.1 and up to 5 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1.

Pittas Pittidae Indian Pitta Pitta brachyura (4) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 3 Ooty 17.1 and 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1.

Woodshrikes and allies Tephrodornithidae Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike Hemipus picatus (3) 5 Ooty 17.1, 7 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Malabar Woodshrike Tephrodornis sylvicola (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 4 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Common Woodshrike Tephrodornis pondicerianus (2) 10 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1.

Woodswallows, butcherbirds and allies Artamidae Ashy Woodswallow Artamus fuscus (1) 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1.

Ioras Aegithinidae Common Iora Aegithina tiphia (5) 1 heard Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 1+1 heard Munnar 20.1.

Cuckoo-shrikes Campephagidae Large Cuckooshrike Coracina macei (2) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Small Minivet Pericrocotus cinnamomeus (3) 10 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 20 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. White-bellied Minivet Pericrocotus erythropygius (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Orange Minivet Pericrocotus flammeus (7) 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Ooty 17.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 10 Parambikulam Tiger

Reserve 19.1, 5 Munnar 20.1, 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Shrikes Laniidae Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus (6) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Ooty 17.1 and up to 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22- 24.1. Bay-backed Shrike Lanius vittatus vittatus (2) 4 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 4 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach (5) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 3 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Ooty 17.1, 1 Munnar 20.1 and 2 Munnar 21.1.

Old World Orioles Oriolidae Indian Golden Oriole Oriolus kundoo (5) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 3 Ooty 17.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 1 Munnar 20.1 and 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1. Black-hooded Oriole Oriolus xanthornus (6) 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Ooty 17.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 3 Munnar 20.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1.

Drongos Dicruridae Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus (5) 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1 and 1 Munnar 21.1. Ashy Drongo Dicrurus leucophaeus (5) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Ooty 17.1, 1 Munnar 20.1, 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 5 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. White-bellied Drongo Dicrurus caerulescens caerulescens (5) 5 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 10 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Ooty 17.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 2 Munnar 20.1. Bronzed Drongo Dicrurus aeneus aeneus (7) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 7 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 3 Ooty 17.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 10 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 3 Munnar 20.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Greater Racket-tailed Drongo Dicrurus paradiseus (7) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 7 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 1 Munnar 20.1 and up to 15 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1.

Fantails Rhipiduridae White-spotted Fantail Rhipidura albogularis (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 3 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Ooty 17.1. White-browed Fantail Rhipidura aureola (3) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Munnar 20.1.

Monarch Flycatchers Monarchidae Black-naped Monarch Hypothymis azurea (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Indian Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone paradisi (7) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Ooty 17.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 1 Munnar 20.1 and 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Crows, Jays, and Magpies Corvidae Rufous Treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda (7) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and up to 7 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. White-bellied Treepie Dendrocitta leucogastra (5) 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 1 Munnar 20.1 and up to 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. House Crow Corvus splendens Observed 2 days in total. Indian Jungle Crow Corvus culminatus Observed 11 days in total.

Fairy Flycatchers Stenostiridae Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher Culicicapa ceylonensis (1) 2 Munnar 20.1.

Chickadees and Tits Paridae Cinereous Tit Parus cinereus (8) 10 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 10 Ooty 17.1, 5 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 1 Munnar 20.1, 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Indian Black-lored Tit Machlolophus aplonotus (3) 1 Munnar 20.1, 4 Munnar 21.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Larks Alaudidae Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark Eremopterix griseus (1) 5 Munnar 20.1. Jerdon's Bush Lark Mirafra affinis (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Malabar Lark Galerida malabarica (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1.

Bulbuls Pycnonotidae Flame-throated Bulbul Pycnonotus gularis (2) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Red-whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus (10) 10 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer Observed 1 day in total. Yellow-throated Bulbul (VU) Pycnonotus xantholaemus (1) 2 Munnar 20.1. White-browed Bulbul Pycnonotus luteolus luteolus (2) 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 2 Ooty 17.1. Yellow-browed Bulbul Acritillas indica (5) 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 1 Munnar 21.1 and up to 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. Square-tailed Bulbul Hypsipetes ganeesa ganeesa (2) 5 Munnar 21.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1.

Swallows Hirundinidae Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica (8) 20 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 10 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 5 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 5 Munnar 20.1, 3 Munnar 21.1 and up to 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. Hill Swallow Hirundo domicola (2) 1 Ooty 17.1 and 2 Munnar 21.1. Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii filifera (2) 3 Ranganthittu BS 14.1 and 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Eurasian Crag Martin Ptyonoprogne rupestris (1) 10 Ooty 17.1. Dusky Crag Martin Ptyonoprogne concolor concolor (2) 4 Munnar 20.1 and 2 Munnar 21.1. Common House Martin Delichon urbicum (1) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1. Red-rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica (11) 5 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 20 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 50 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 10 Ooty 17.1, 4 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 5 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 5 Munnar 20.1, 1 Munnar 21.1 and up to 30 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1.

Leaf-Warblers Phylloscopidae Tickell's Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus affinis (2) 3 Ooty 17.1 and 2 Munnar 21.1. Green Warbler Phylloscopus nitidus (3) 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and up to 5 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23-24.1. Greenish Warbler Phylloscopus trochiloides (8) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, up to 2 Mudumalai NP 15-16.1, 3+1 heard Ooty 17.1, 7 Munnar 21.1, 1+1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1 and 1+1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Large-billed Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus magnirostris (2) 1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Reed-Warblers and Allies Acrocephalidae Clamorous Reed Warbler Acrocephalus stentoreus (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Blyth's Reed Warbler Acrocephalus dumetorum (10) 3 Ranganthittu BS 14.1 and 3 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Thick-billed Warbler Iduna aedon aedon (1) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1. Booted Warbler Iduna caligata (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 10 Munnar 20.1.

Cisticolas and Allies Cisticolidae Grey-breasted Prinia Prinia hodgsonii (1) 1 Munnar 21.1. Ashy Prinia Prinia socialis (3) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 1 Ooty 17.1. Plain Prinia Prinia inornata (2) 1 Munnar 20.1 and 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1.

Common Tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius (6) 4 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Ooty 17.1, 1 heard Munnar 20.1, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1 and 1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1.

Babblers Timaliidae Indian Scimitar Babbler Pomatorhinus horsfieldii (4) 3 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 3 Munnar 21.1, 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Tawny-bellied Babbler Dumetia hyperythra (1) 7 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Dark-fronted Babbler Rhopocichla atriceps (1) 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Fulvettas and Ground Babblers Pellorneidae Brown-cheeked Fulvetta Alcippe poioicephala (2) 5 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 4 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Puff-throated Babbler Pellorneum ruficeps (1) 5 Mudumalai NP 16.1.

Laughingthrushes Leiothrichidae Large Grey Babbler Turdoides malcolmi (2) 20 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 3 Munnar 20.1. Rufous Babbler Turdoides subrufa (2) 4 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Jungle Babbler Turdoides striata (7) 10 Ooty 17.1 and 40 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1. Yellow-billed Babbler Turdoides affinis affinis (3) 3 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 5 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 20 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Wynaad Laughingthrush Garrulax delesserti (1) 25 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Black-chinned Laughingthrush Trochalopteron cachinnans (1) 8 Ooty 17.1. Laughingthrush Trochalopteron fairbanki (2) 20 Munnar 21.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1.

Old World Warblers Sylviidae Hume's Whitethroat Sylvia althaea (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Munnar 20.1. Yellow-eyed Babbler Chrysomma sinense (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1.

Yuhinas, White-eyes, and Allies Zosteropidae Oriental White-eye Zosterops palpebrosus (4) 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 5 Ooty 17.1, 10 Munnar 21.1 and 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1.

Fairy-bluebirds Irenidae Asian Fairy-bluebird Irena puella (2) 5 Ooty 17.1 and 4 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1.

Nuthatches Sittidae Indian Nuthatch Sitta castanea (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Velvet-fronted Nuthatch Sitta frontalis frontalis (3) 2 Ooty 17.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1.

Starlings Sturnidae Southern Hill Myna Gracula indica (4) 4 Munnar 21.1, 50 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1 and 1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Jungle Myna Acridotheres fuscus (11) 30 Ranganthittu BS 14.1. Common Myna Acridotheres tristis tristis (10) 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1. Chestnut-tailed Starling Sturnia malabarica (3) 15 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 5 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 5 Ooty 17.1. Malabar Starling Sturnia blythii (6) 2 Ooty 17.1, 32 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 5 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 15 Munnar 20.1, 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 20 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Brahminy Starling Sturnia pagodarum (4) 40 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1. Rosy Starling Pastor roseus (4) 10 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 35 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Munnar 20.1 and 7 Munnar 21.1.

Thrushes and Allies Turdidae Orange-headed Thrush Geokichla citrina (5) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Munnar 20.1, 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 4 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Nilgiri Thrush Zoothera neilgherriensis (1) 2 Munnar 21.1. Indian Blackbird Turdus simillimus (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 10 Ooty 17.1 and 10 Munnar 21.1.

Old World Flycatchers Muscicapidae Indian Robin Copsychus fulicatus (3) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 3 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Oriental Magpie-Robin Copsychus saularis (8) 2 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 5 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. White-rumped Shama Copsychus malabaricus (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Asian Brown Flycatcher Muscicapa dauurica (6) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 4 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 1 Munnar 20.1, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Brown-breasted Flycatcher Muscicapa muttui (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. White-bellied Blue Flycatcher Cyornis pallipes (2) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Tickell's Blue Flycatcher Cyornis tickelliae tickelliae (5) 3 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 5 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 2 Ooty 17.1, 1 Munnar 20.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher Cyornis rubeculoides rubeculoides (1) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1. Verditer Flycatcher Eumyias thalassinus thalassinus (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Nilgiri Flycatcher (NT) Eumyias albicaudatus (3) 2 Ooty 17.1, 3 Munnar 20.1 and 5 Munnar 21.1. Indian Blue Robin Larvivora brunnea brunnea (4) 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Ooty 17.1, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Nilgiri Blue Robin (EN) Myiomela major (1) 1 Ooty 17.1. White-bellied Blue Robin (EN) Myiomela albiventris (2) 1 heard Munnar 20.1 and 3 Munnar 21.1. Malabar Whistling Thrush Myophonus horsfieldii (9) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 2 Ooty 17.1, 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 10 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 1 Munnar 20.1, 4 Munnar 21.1 and up to 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22-24.1. Rusty-tailed Flycatcher Ficedula ruficauda (2) 1 Ooty 17.1 and 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva (2) 2 Ooty 17.1 and 1 Munnar 20.1. Black-and-orange Flycatcher (NT) Ficedula nigrorufa (1) 5 Ooty 17.1. Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Blue-capped Rock Thrush Monticola cinclorhyncha (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1. Pied Bush Chat Saxicola caprata (8) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 10 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 10 Ooty 17.1 and 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1.

Leafbirds Chloropseidae Jerdon's Leafbird Chloropsis jerdoni (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Golden-fronted Leafbird Chloropsis aurifrons (7) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 2 Munnar 20.1, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Flowerpeckers Dicaeidae Thick-billed Flowerpecker Dicaeum agile (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1.

Pale-billed Flowerpecker Dicaeum erythrorhynchos erythrorhynchos (3) 7 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 3 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Nilgiri Flowerpecker Dicaeum concolor (4) 1 Ooty 17.1, 1 Munnar 21.1, 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1.

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters Nectariniidae Purple-rumped Sunbird Leptocoma zeylonica flaviventris (6) 7 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 7 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 3 Ooty 17.1, 1+1 heard Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1 and 1 Munnar 20.1. Crimson-backed Sunbird Leptocoma minima (1) 1 Munnar 20.1. Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus (2) 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 2 Munnar 20.1. Loten's Sunbird Cinnyris lotenius hindustanicus (5) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 3 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Ooty 17.1, 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Little Spiderhunter Arachnothera longirostra longirostra (1) 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Old World Sparrows Passeridae House Sparrow Passer domesticus (7) 10 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Yellow-throated Sparrow Gymnoris xanthocollis (1) 5 Mudumalai NP 16.1.

Weavers and Allies Ploceidae Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus (1) 3 Ranganthittu BS 14.1.

Waxbills and Allies Estrildidae Red Avadavat Amandava amandava amandava (1) 5 Ranganthittu BS 14.1. Indian Silverbill Euodice malabarica (3) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 50 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Munnar 20.1. White-rumped Munia Lonchura striata (1) 4 Mudumalai NP 16.1. Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata (4) 10 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 3 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 5 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1.

Wagtails and Pipits Motacillidae Forest Wagtail Dendronanthus indicus (1) 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Western Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava (3) 30 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 10 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Eastern Yellow Wagtail Motacilla tschutschensis (2) 5 Munnar 20.1 and 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1.

Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea cinerea (11) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 1 Ooty 17.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 3 Munnar 21.1, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. White Wagtail Motacilla alba (1) 1 Ranganthittu BS 14.1. White-browed Wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis (4) 4 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 20 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1 and 2 Munnar 21.1. Paddyfield Pipit Anthus rufulus (2) 5 Ranganthittu BS 14.1 and 5 Munnar 20.1. Blyth's Pipit Anthus godlewskii (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1. Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis (2) 3 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 1 Munnar 20.1. Nilgiri Pipit (VU) Anthus nilghiriensis (1) 2 Munnar 21.1.

Finches, Euphonias Fringillidae Common Rosefinch Carpodacus erythrinus (3) 4 Ooty 17.1, 50 Munnar 21.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 22.1.

Mammals (24 in total: 24 seen)

Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced

IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient

Elephants Elephantidae Asian Elephant Elephas maximus indicus (4) 1 heard Mudumalai NP 15.1, 3 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Munnar 20.1 and 5 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1.

Old World monkeys Cercopithecidae Bonnet Macaque Macaca radiata (7) 30 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 30 Ooty 17.1 and 5 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1. Tufted Gray Langur Semnopithecus priam (3) 50 Mudumalai NP 15.1 and 3 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1. Nilgiri Langur Trachypithecus johnii (6) 4 Ooty 17.1, 30 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 30 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 3 Munnar 20.1.

Rabbits, Hares Leporidae Indian Hare Lepus nigricollis (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1.

Squirrels Sciuridae Common Palm Squirrel Funambulus palmarum (4) 4 Ranganthittu BS 14.1, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Dusky-striped Squirrel Funambulus sublineatus (1) 2 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1. Western Ghats Striped Squirrel Funambulus tristriatus (4) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 1 Munnar 21.1, 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1. Large Brown Flying Squirrel Petaurista philippensis (2) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1 and 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1. Indian Giant Squirrel Ratufa indica (7) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 5 Ooty 17.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1, 1 Munnar 20.1, 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 4 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Mongooses Herpestidae Indian Grey Mongoose Herpestes edwardsii (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 2 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 3 Munnar 21.1. Indian Brown Mongoose Herpestes fuscus (1) 1 Munnar 21.1.

Stripe-necked Mongoose Herpestes vitticollis (2) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1.

Vivets, Genets Viverridae Common Palm Civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus (1) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1. Small Indian Civet Viverricula indica (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1.

Wolves, Coyote, Foxes, Jackals Canidae Dhole Cuon alpinus (1) 3 Mudumalai NP 16.1.

Pigs Suidae Wild Boar Sus scrofa (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1 and 25 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1.

Chevrotains Tragulidae Indian Chevrotain Moschiola indica (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1.

Deer Cervidae Chital Axis axis (5) 50 Mudumalai NP 15.1, 2 Ooty 17.1 and 20 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1. Northern Red Muntjac Muntiacus vaginalis (1) 1 Munnar 20.1. Sambar Rusa unicolor (4) 2 Ooty 17.1, 5 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1, 5 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Cattle, Antelopes, Sheep, Goats Bovidae Bos gaurus (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1, 40 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 15 Periyar Tiger Reserve 23.1. Nilgiritragus hylocrius (1) 1 Munnar 21.1.

Old World Fruit Bats Pteropodidae Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus Observed 2 days in total.

Reptiles (3 in total: 3 seen)

Status codes: E = Endemic, NE = Near-endemic, I = Introduced

IUCN codes: CR = Critically endangered, EN = Endangered, VU = Vulnerable, EW = Extinct in the Wild, NT = Near Threatened, DD = Data Deficient

Chameleons Chamaeleonidae Indian Chameleon Chamaeleo zeylanicus (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 16.1.

Monitor Lizards Varanidae Bengal Monitor Varanus bengalensis (2) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 19.1 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve 24.1.

Elapidae Elapidae King Cobra Ophiophagus hannah (1) 1 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 18.1. ______

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