India Andaman Islands Endemics Extension 5Th to 10Th November 2018 (6 Days) Southern: Birding & Wildlife II 11Th to 22Nd November 2018 (12 Days) Trip Report

India Andaman Islands Endemics Extension 5th to 10th November 2018 (6 days) Southern: Birding & Wildlife II 11th to 22nd November 2018 (12 days) Trip Report

Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl by David Hoddinott

Trip Report compiled by Tour Leader, David Hoddinott

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Tour Summary: Andaman Islands

Our Southern India tour started off with a six-day pre-tour extension to the Andaman Islands. After arrival in the capital, Port Blair, we transferred to our comfortable accommodation for a superb five-night stay. We met up for dinner and discussed the plans for the coming days before getting a good night’s rest.

“I found it hard to sleep through with the anticipation of some fabulous birding that lay ahead.”

Our inaugural tour of the Andamans was a tremendous success. During our time on the island, we explored the forests of Mount Harriet and Chidiyatapu, and also combed the impressive and extensive Sippighat wetlands. Our forays to these areas saw us scoring a near clean sweep of the endemics, finding 20/21, including splendid views of the very tricky Andaman Crake, elusive Andaman Cuckoo-Dove and unobtrusive Andaman Wood Pigeon. Other notable sightings included great scope views of Chinese Egret, lovely Cotton Pygmy Goose, Andaman Teal, several Yellow Bittern, handsome Andaman Serpent Eagle, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Slaty-breasted Andaman Crake by David Hoddinott Rail with chick, Watercock, Grey-headed Lapwing, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Pin-tailed Snipe, Terek Sandpiper, Long-toed Stint, Oriental Pratincole, Andaman Green Pigeon, Andaman Coucal, a bunch of night birds including Andaman Scops Owl, Hume’s and Andaman Hawk-Owls and Andaman Nightjar, Plume-toed (Glossy) Swiftlet, Stork-billed, Ruddy, Blue-eared and Oriental Dwarf Kingfishers, Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, Freckle-breasted and impressive Andaman Woodpeckers, Long-tailed Parakeet, tricky Andaman Cuckooshrike, Ashy, Small and Scarlet Minivets, Andaman and Greater Racket-tailed Drongos, Black-naped Monarch, Andaman Treepie, Eastern Jungle Crow, beautiful Andaman Bulbul, Asian Fairy-bluebird, Common Hill Myna, White-headed Starling, Orange-headed Thrush, Andaman Shama and Andaman Flowerpecker.

“Our comfortable and convenient accommodation was an ideal base to explore the island, and with delicious meals and splendid birding what more could you ask for… I can’t recommend this fabulous extension enough.”

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Tour Summary: Southern India

From Port Blair, we flew to Bengaluru for the start of our South India adventure. A late afternoon walk around our hotel produced a superb Chinese Pond Heron, a nice bonus for the list. After all meeting up early the following morning, we set off on our adventure. Our first birding stop en route to Mysore was very productive. We found two new species for the route, both much sought-after species. Painted Spurfowl, of which we managed brief scope views of a pair, and then a splendid Sirkeer Malkoha which gave fabulous views. Other notable sightings here whilst we walked through mixed bush and farmlands included several Indian Vulture flying above, a superb Blue Rock Thrush, tricky Yellow- throated Bulbul which showed well in the end, lovely Blue-faced Malkoha, a pair of Jerdon’s Leafbird and Pale-billed Flowerpecker. What a great start.

The next stop saw us watching several lovely Red-naped Ibis and Bronze- winged Jacana. It was then time for lunch, and we enjoyed a delicious barbeque overlooking the river. In the afternoon, we took a splendid boat trip on the Cauvery Spot-billed Pelican by David Hoddinott River. Photographic opportunities were aplenty, and we snapped away as the boat took us closer to a Painted Stork in near full breeding plumage, Black-headed Ibis, Black-crowned Night Heron, a nesting colony of Spot-billed Pelican, Little and Indian Cormorants, Brahminy Kite, White-breasted Waterhen, magnificent Great Stone-curlew and elegant River Tern. We also saw several impressive Marsh Crocodile. In the surrounding woodland, we noted the huge Stork-billed Kingfisher, Indian Grey Hornbill, White-spotted Fantail, Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher and Western Yellow and White-browed Wagtails. We then settled in to our comfortable hotel and reminisced over dinner about all the great sightings we’d had that day.

Leaving Mysore, we travelled to Mudumalai and en route enjoyed some good sightings which included a superb pair of Cotton Pygmy Goose, many Indian Spot-billed Duck, a close perched Short- toed Snake Eagle and Indian Bush Lark.

Mudumalai consists of a nice selection of open grassland and mixed woodland, including some hefty stands of bamboo, and thus offers a wealth of birdlife. Some of our highlights whilst exploring these different habitats included great views of Grey Francolin, a covey of Jungle Bush Quail, Grey Junglefowl, numerous Indian Peafowl, rare White-rumped Vulture and Indian Nightjar by David Hoddinott

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Red-headed Vulture, White-eyed Buzzard, Yellow-wattled Lapwing which is tricky in South India, Yellow-footed Green Pigeon, rare and mesmerising Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl (which not surprisingly won bird of the trip!), Brown Fish Owl, Jungle Owlet, Brown Hawk-Owl, Jungle, Indian and Savanna Nightjars, Eurasian Hoopoe, endemic White-cheeked Barbet, Yellow-crowned, Streak-throated and elusive White-naped Woodpeckers, Plum-headed and Blue-winged Parakeets, fantastic Indian Pitta, Bar- winged Flycatcher-Shrike, Malabar Woodshrike, Black-headed Cuckooshrike, erratic White-bellied Minivet, Bay-backed Shrike, White-browed Fantail, Jerdon’s Bush Lark, Malabar Lark, White-browed Bulbul, Brown-cheeked Fulvetta, Puff-throated, Yellow-billed and Yellow-eyed Babblers, Indian Nuthatch, Brahminy Starling, smart Orange-headed Thrush, White-rumped Shama, a cracking and confiding Indian Blue Robin and Thick-billed Flowerpecker.

From Mudumalai, we climbed up into the Nilgiri Hills around Ooty. Here we added some real quality birds, including majestic Black Eagle, handsome Bonelli’s Eagle, Greater Flameback seen and heard drumming, Tickell’s Leaf Warbler, lovely Nilgiri Laughingthrush, Nilgiri Blue Robin and beautiful endemic Black-and-orange Black-and-orange Flycatcher by David Hoddinott Flycatcher.

From Ooty, we transferred to the woodlands of Parambikulam. Although hampered by some unseasonal rain during our time here, we still managed to notch up some wonderful birds and mammals. Some of our notable sightings included several Black Baza, Jacobin Cuckoo, Common Hawk-Cuckoo, Crested Treeswift, Indian Swiftlet, Indian Roller, a superb pair of Blue-bearded Bee-eater, lovely and highly sought-after Heart-spotted Woodpecker, Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker, Large Cuckooshrike, Small Minivet, Indian Golden Oriole, elusive Indian Black-lored Tit, Flame-throated Bulbul, Malabar Starling, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, and superb endemic Malabar Whistling Thrush. On the mammal front, we enjoyed superb views of a grumpy Asian Elephant, smart Nilgiri Langur, Wild Boar, Chital and Sambar Deer and very impressive Gaur.

The highlands around Munnar were our next destination, and they did not disappoint with many superb sightings, including point-blank views of the beautiful Painted Bush Quail – a pair with chicks, Common Buzzard, superb Nilgiri Wood Pigeon after a concerted effort, Square-tailed Bulbul, Hill Swallow, Large-billed Leaf Warbler, rare and secretive Broad-tailed Grassbird seen by the entire group, Indian Scimitar Babbler, smart Palani Laughingthrush, Indian Painted Bush Quail by David Hoddinott

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Blackbird, Nilgiri Flycatcher, White-bellied Blue Robin, lovely Black-and-orange Flycatcher, Blue- capped Rock Thrush, Crimson-backed Sunbird and rare Black-throated Munia.

Moving back into the lowlands to Periyar National Park, we explored some magnificent lowland rainforest and the surrounding area, finding some splendid birds including Grey-fronted Green Pigeon, Mountain Imperial Pigeon, fabulous Great and Malabar Grey Hornbills, Common Flameback, Plum-headed Parakeet, Vernal Hanging Parrot, Orange Minivet, handsome White-bellied Treepie, Dark-fronted Babbler, scope views of the rare and reclusive Wynaad Laughingthrush, Southern Hill Myna, Rusty-tailed Flycatcher, White-bellied Blue Flycatcher, Golden-fronted Sri Lanka Frogmouth by David Hoddinott Leafbird and Little Spiderhunter.

From Periyar, we made an early start back to Kochi, stopping at Thattekad en route. Here we enjoyed our final birding of the trip, finding Brown Wood Owl, roosting Sri Lanka Frogmouth, camouflaged Jerdon’s Nightjar, lovely Malabar Trogon, Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, Ashy Woodswallow, elusive Grey-headed Bulbul and superb songster, Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher. Thus ended a fabulous adventure, and we travelled to Kochi where we enjoyed our final dinner together. Thanks must go to a wonderful group of enthusiastic and fun participants, as well as a superb ground operations team. I am very much looking forward to travelling with you all again! ______

Annotated List of species recorded Note: Number in brackets ( ) indicate number of days on the tour the species was recorded. List powered through the report generator of our partner iGoTerra.

Visited locations Andaman(S)--Port Blair, Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP, Andaman(S)--Sippighat, Andaman(S)-- Chidiya Tapu, Bangalore E, Mysore, Mudumalai NP, Ooty, Parambikulam WS, Munnar, Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central).

Birds (322 species in total, 320 seen, 2 heard: 121 seen on the Andaman Islands including 20/21 endemics and 251 seen in Southern India) Nomenclature and taxonomy follows Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2018. IOC World Bird List (v 8.2). 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

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Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl Anatidae Lesser Whistling Duck Dendrocygna javanica (5) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 6.11, 15 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 30 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11, 10 Mysore 12.11 and 100 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Cotton Pygmy Goose Nettapus coromandelianus coromandelianus (3) 10 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11 and 2 Mysore 12.11. Indian Spot-billed Duck Anas poecilorhyncha (3) 4 Mysore 11.11, 20 Mysore 12.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata (1) 30 Mysore 12.11. Andaman Teal (VU) Anas albogularis (3) 8 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 6.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11 and 10 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11. Great views. Garganey Anas querquedula (2) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11 and 57 Parambikulam WS 17.11.

Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies Phasianidae Grey Francolin Francolinus pondicerianus (2) 1 heard Mysore 12.11 and 3 Mudumalai NP 14.11. Jungle Bush Quail Perdicula asiatica (1) 4 Mudumalai NP 14.11. Painted Bush Quail Perdicula erythrorhyncha (2) 2 Mudumalai NP 14.11 and 4 Munnar 18.11. Amazing encounter with adults and chicks Painted Spurfowl Galloperdix lunulata (1) 2 Mysore 11.11. A pair scoped. Grey Junglefowl Gallus sonneratii (7) 1 heard Mysore 12.11, 6 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 3 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 6 Parambikulam WS 15.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11 and 1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus (6) 4 Mysore 12.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 14.11 and up to 12 Parambikulam WS 15-17.11.

Grebes Podicipedidae Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis (3) 3 Mysore 11.11, 10 Mysore 12.11 and 3 Parambikulam WS 17.11.

Storks Ciconiidae Painted Stork (NT) Mycteria leucocephala (4) 1 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mysore 12.11, 2 Ooty 15.11 and 3 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Asian Openbill Anastomus oscitans (1) 1 Mysore 11.11.

Ibises and Spoonbills Threskiornithidae Black-headed Ibis (NT) Threskiornis melanocephalus (2) 200 Mysore 11.11 and 10 Mysore 12.11.

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Red-naped Ibis Pseudibis papillosa (2) 12 Mysore 11.11 and 4 Mysore 12.11. Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus (3) 4 Mysore 11.11, 15 Mysore 12.11 and 2 Parambikulam WS 17.11.

Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns Ardeidae Yellow Bittern Ixobrychus sinensis (2) 3 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11 and 3 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11. Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax nycticorax (1) 5 Mysore 11.11. Striated Heron Butorides striata (4) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 10 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 3 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11 and 1 Mysore 11.11. Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii (8) 3 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11, 30 Mysore 11.11, 6 Mysore 12.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 3 Ooty 15.11, 10 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 6 Munnar 19.11 and 6 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Chinese Pond Heron Ardeola bacchus (3) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 1 Bangalore E 10.11 and 1 Mysore 11.11. Eastern Cattle Egret Bubulcus coromandus (9) Up to 10 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5-7.11, 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11, 200 Mysore 11.11, 10 Mysore 12.11, 4 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 50 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 5 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Grey Heron Ardea cinerea cinerea (3) 2 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mysore 12.11 and 2 Ooty 15.11. Purple Heron Ardea purpurea manilensis (3) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 2 Mysore 12.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Great Egret Ardea alba (8) Up to 20 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5-9.11, 2 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mysore 12.11 and 2 Ooty 15.11. Intermediate Egret Egretta intermedia intermedia (4) Up to 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5-7.11 and 1 Mysore 11.11. Little Egret Egretta garzetta garzetta (5) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11, 50 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mysore 12.11 and 1 Ooty 15.11. Pacific Reef Heron Egretta sacra sacra (4) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 3 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 6.11, 5 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 8.11 and 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11. Chinese Egret (VU) Egretta eulophotes (2) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11 and 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11. Superb scope views.

Pelicans Pelecanidae Spot-billed Pelican (NT) Pelecanus philippensis (4) 100 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mysore 12.11, 10 Ooty 15.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Great views.

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Cormorants and Shags Phalacrocoracidae Little Cormorant Microcarbo niger (6) 1 Bangalore E 10.11, 6 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mysore 12.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 5 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Indian Cormorant Phalacrocorax fuscicollis (3) 1 Bangalore E 10.11, 6 Mysore 11.11 and 3 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo sinensis (3) 2 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mysore 12.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11.

Anhingas Anhingidae Oriental Darter (NT) Anhinga melanogaster (2) 3 Mysore 11.11 and 1 Mysore 12.11.

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites Accipitridae Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus vociferus (3) 1 Mysore 12.11, 2 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 1 Munnar 18.11. Crested Honey Buzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus ruficollis (2) 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Black Baza Aviceda leuphotes (2) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11 and 3 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Great views in Parambikulam. White-rumped Vulture (CR) Gyps bengalensis (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 12.11. Indian Vulture (CR) Gyps indicus (3) 2 Mysore 11.11, 5 Mudumalai NP 12.11 and 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11. Red-headed Vulture (CR) Sarcogyps calvus (1) 2 Mysore 12.11. Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela (6) Up to 1 Parambikulam WS 15-17.11, 1 Munnar 18.11, 1 Munnar 19.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Andaman Serpent Eagle (NT) Spilornis elgini (2) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7.11 and 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11. Superb views of one perched. Short-toed Snake Eagle Circaetus gallicus (2) 1 Mysore 12.11 and 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11. Changeable Hawk-Eagle Nisaetus cirrhatus (8) Up to 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7-9.11, 1 Mysore 12.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 16.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Black Eagle Ictinaetus malaiensis perniger (1) 2 Ooty 14.11. Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus (1) 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Tawny Eagle Aquila rapax vindhiana (1) 2 Mysore 12.11. Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciata fasciata (1) 1 Ooty 14.11. Shikra Accipiter badius (3) 1 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mysore 12.11 and 1 Ooty 15.11.

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Western Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus aeruginosus (1) 1 Mysore 12.11. Black Kite Milvus migrans (3) 100 Mysore 11.11, 10 Mysore 12.11 and 4 Ooty 15.11. Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus indus (6) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 6.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 15 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mysore 12.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11. White-bellied Sea Eagle Haliaeetus leucogaster (4) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 4 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 6.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11 and 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11. White-eyed Buzzard Butastur teesa (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 12.11. Great views of one near Mudumalai. Common Buzzard Buteo buteo vulpinus (1) 1 Munnar 18.11.

Rails, Gallinules, and Coots Rallidae Andaman Crake (NT) Rallina canningi (3) 1 heard Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7.11 and 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11. Splendid views! Slaty-breasted Rail Gallirallus striatus (1) 2 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11. Great sighting of adult and sub-adult. White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus (7) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 3 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11, 1 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mysore 12.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Watercock Gallicrex cinerea (1) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11. Grey-headed Swamphen Porphyrio poliocephalus (5) 3 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 6.11, 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 40 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11, 2 Mysore 11.11 and 3 Mysore 12.11. Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus (5) 30 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 6.11, 20 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 30 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11, 1 Mysore 11.11 and 6 Mysore 12.11. Eurasian Coot Fulica atra atra (5) 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11, 30 Mysore 11.11, 6 Mysore 12.11, 6 Ooty 15.11 and 10 Parambikulam WS 17.11.

Thick-knees Burhinidae Great Stone-curlew (NT) Esacus recurvirostris (1) 3 Mysore 11.11.

Stilts and Avocets Recurvirostridae Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus (1) 1 Mysore 12.11.

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Plovers and Lapwings Charadriidae Yellow-wattled Lapwing Vanellus malabaricus (1) 3 Mudumalai NP 14.11. Grey-headed Lapwing Vanellus cinereus (1) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11. Superb scope views of one. Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus (5) 5 Mysore 11.11, 3 Mysore 12.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 2 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Pacific Golden Plover Pluvialis fulva (5) Up to 20 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5-7.11, 6 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 8.11 and 10 Andaman(S)-- Sippighat 9.11. Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius (2) 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11 and 2 Mysore 12.11. Lesser Sand Plover Charadrius mongolus (4) 3 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 8.11 and 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11. Greater Sand Plover Charadrius leschenaultii (1) 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11.

Jacanas Jacanidae Pheasant-tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus chirurgus (3) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 6.11, 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11 and 1 Mysore 12.11. Bronze-winged Jacana Metopidius indicus (2) 3 Mysore 11.11 and 3 Mysore 12.11.

Sandpipers and Allies Scolopacidae Pin-tailed Snipe Gallinago stenura (2) 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 6.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus (4) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 3 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 2 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 8.11 and 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11. Eurasian Curlew (NT) Numenius arquata (3) 3 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11 and 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11. Common Redshank Tringa totanus (4) Up to 20 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5-7.11 and 10 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11. Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia (1) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 6.11. Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus (3) 1 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mysore 12.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola (5) Up to 15 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5-7.11, 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11 and 16 Mysore 11.11. Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus (1) 2 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 8.11. Great views of two. Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos (5) 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 6.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 2 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 8.11 and 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11.

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Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres interpres (1) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11. Red-necked Stint Calidris ruficollis (1) 50 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11. Long-toed Stint Calidris subminuta (2) 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 6.11 and 4 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11. Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea (2) 100 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11 and 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 6.11.

Pratincoles and Coursers Glareolidae Oriental Pratincole Glareola maldivarum (1) 15 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11.

Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers Laridae Little Tern Sternula albifrons (2) 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11 and 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11. River Tern (NT) Sterna aurantia (2) 3 Mysore 11.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11. Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida (2) 10 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11 and 6 Mysore 11.11. White-winged Tern Chlidonias leucopterus (1) 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11.

Pigeons and Doves Columbidae Rock Dove Columba livia (9) 20 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, up to 50 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 6-9.11, 30 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mysore 12.11, 10 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 10 Munnar 18.11. Nilgiri Wood Pigeon (VU) Columba elphinstonii (1) 3 Munnar 18.11. Good views. Andaman Wood Pigeon (NT) Columba palumboides (2) 1 heard Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11 and 4 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11. Good scope views. Eurasian Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto decaocto (3) 1 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 2 Mudumalai NP 14.11. Red Turtle Dove Streptopelia tranquebarica (4) 80 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 6.11, 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 6 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11 and 30 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11. Spotted Dove Spilopelia chinensis (6) 6 Mysore 12.11, 10 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 3 Mudumalai NP 14.11 and up to 2 Parambikulam WS 15-17.11. Laughing Dove Spilopelia senegalensis cambayensis (3) 4 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mysore 12.11 and 30 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Andaman Cuckoo-Dove (NT) Macropygia rufipennis (1) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11. Great scope views.

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Common Emerald Dove Chalcophaps indica (5) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7.11, 3 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11, 1 Munnar 18.11, 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Grey-fronted Green Pigeon Treron affinis (2) 6 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Andaman Green Pigeon (NT) Treron chloropterus (1) 11 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11. Great views! Yellow-footed Green Pigeon Treron phoenicopterus (1) 3 Mudumalai NP 13.11. Green Imperial Pigeon Ducula aenea (5) 2 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, up to 15 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7-9.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Mountain Imperial Pigeon Ducula badia (1) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11.

Cuckoos Cuculidae Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis (5) 1 Bangalore E 10.11, 2 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mysore 12.11, 1 heard Parambikulam WS 15.11 and 1 Munnar 19.11. Andaman Coucal Centropus andamanensis (4) 2 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, 1 heard Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 1 Andaman(S)-- Chidiya Tapu 8.11 and 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11. Good sightings. Sirkeer Malkoha Taccocua leschenaultii (1) 1 Mysore 11.11. Splendid views! Blue-faced Malkoha Phaenicophaeus viridirostris (4) 2 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mysore 12.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Jacobin Cuckoo Clamator jacobinus (1) 1 Parambikulam WS 16.11. Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopaceus (9) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 1 heard Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 2 Bangalore E 10.11, 2 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mysore 12.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 1 Ooty 15.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus xanthorhynchus (2) 1 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11 and 1 heard Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7.11. Common Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx varius varius (2) 3 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Himalayan Cuckoo Cuculus saturatus (1) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11.

Owls Strigidae Andaman Scops Owl (NT) Otus balli (1) 2 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11. Superb sightings. Indian Scops Owl Otus bakkamoena (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.11 and 1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11.

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Oriental Scops Owl Otus sunia (4) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 1 heard Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11, 1 heard Mudumalai NP 15.11 and 1 heard Mudumalai NP 16.11. Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl Bubo nipalensis nipalensis (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11. Amazing sighting!!! Brown Fish Owl Ketupa zeylonensis (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 2 Mudumalai NP 15.11. Brown Wood Owl Strix leptogrammica (1) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Jungle Owlet Glaucidium radiatum (5) 2 Mudumalai NP 15.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 16.11, 1 heard Parambikulam WS 17.11, 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Spotted Owlet Athene brama (4) 1 Mysore 12.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Brown Hawk-Owl Ninox scutulata (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.11. Hume's Hawk-Owl Ninox obscura (1) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11. Great views. Andaman Hawk-Owl (NT) Ninox affinis (1) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11. Superb views.

Frogmouths Podargidae Sri Lanka Frogmouth Batrachostomus moniliger roonwali (1) 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11.

Nightjars and Allies Caprimulgidae Jungle Nightjar Caprimulgus indicus indicus (1) 3 Mysore 12.11. Jerdon's Nightjar Caprimulgus atripennis atripennis (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Good sighting. Andaman Nightjar Caprimulgus andamanicus (2) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11 and 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11. Indian Nightjar Caprimulgus asiaticus asiaticus (1) 2 Mysore 12.11. Savanna Nightjar Caprimulgus affinis monticolus (1) 1 Mysore 12.11.

Treeswifts Hemiprocnidae Crested Treeswift Hemiprocne coronata (1) 2 Parambikulam WS 17.11.

Swifts Apodidae Plume-toed (Glossy) Swiftlet Collocalia affinis (4) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 20 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 6.11, 20 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11 and 4 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11.

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Indian Swiftlet Aerodramus unicolor (7) 50 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 6 Parambikulam WS 16.11, 20 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 6 Munnar 18.11 and up to 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19-21.11. Edible-nest Swiftlet Aerodramus fuciphagus inexpectatus (3) 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 40 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11 and 20 Andaman(S)-- Sippighat 7.11. Brown-backed Needletail Hirundapus giganteus indicus (1) 4 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11. Asian Palm Swift Cypsiurus balasiensis (2) 10 Mudumalai NP 15.11 and 10 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Little Swift Apus affinis (1) 3 Mudumalai NP 14.11.

Trogons Trogonidae Malabar Trogon Harpactes fasciatus (1) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Good scope views.

Rollers Coraciidae Indian Roller Coracias benghalensis (4) 4 Mysore 12.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 16.11, 10 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Oriental Dollarbird Eurystomus orientalis (2) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11.

Kingfishers Alcedinidae Stork-billed Kingfisher Pelargopsis capensis (3) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11 and 1 Mysore 11.11. Ruddy Kingfisher Halcyon coromanda (1) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11. Great views. White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis (15) 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 6 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 6.11, 10 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7.11, 8 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11, 20 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11, 3 Mysore 11.11, 4 Mysore 12.11, up to 3 Mudumalai NP 13-15.11, 2 Parambikulam WS 16.11, 5 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 1 Munnar 19.11, 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Collared Kingfisher Todiramphus chloris (4) 1 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 6.11, 8 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 2 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11 and 6 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11. Blue-eared Kingfisher Alcedo meninting (1) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11. Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis (5) Up to 3 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5-7.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11 and 2 Mysore 11.11. Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher Ceyx erithaca (1) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11. Fantastic views. Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis (1) 1 Mysore 11.11.

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Bee-eaters Meropidae Blue-bearded Bee-eater Nyctyornis athertoni athertoni (1) 2 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Good sighting. Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis (5) 1 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mysore 12.11, 3 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 15.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Blue-tailed Bee-eater Merops philippinus javanicus (5) Up to 5 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5-7.11, 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11 and 3 Mysore 11.11. Chestnut-headed Bee-eater Merops leschenaulti (2) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11.

Hoopoes Upupidae Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops (5) 1 Mysore 11.11, up to 2 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11.

Hornbills Bucerotidae Great Hornbill (NT) Buceros bicornis (1) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11. Good scope views. Malabar Grey Hornbill Ocyceros griseus (2) 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11 and 4 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Indian Grey Hornbill Ocyceros birostris (1) 4 Mysore 11.11.

Asian Barbets Megalaimidae White-cheeked Barbet Psilopogon viridis (9) 5 Mysore 11.11, 4 Mysore 12.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 15.11, 1 heard Parambikulam WS 17.11, 3 Munnar 18.11 and up to 12 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19-21.11. Malabar Barbet Psilopogon malabaricus (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.11 and 2 Munnar 18.11. Good views. Coppersmith Barbet Psilopogon haemacephalus indicus (4) 2 Mysore 11.11, 6 Mysore 12.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11.

Woodpeckers Picidae Heart-spotted Woodpecker Hemicircus canente (2) 1 Parambikulam WS 16.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Good scope views. Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker Dendrocopos nanus (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 12.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.11 and 2 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Freckle-breasted Woodpecker Dendrocopos analis andamanensis (2) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11 and 2 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11. Yellow-crowned Woodpecker Dendrocopos mahrattensis (2) 2 Mudumalai NP 12.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Andaman Woodpecker (NT) Dryocopus hodgei (3) 2 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, 3 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7.11 and 1 Andaman(S)-- Chidiya Tapu 8.11. Splendid views.

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Streak-throated Woodpecker Picus xanthopygaeus (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11. Common Flameback Dinopium javanense (2) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Black-rumped Flameback Dinopium benghalense (6) 1 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 12.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 5 Mudumalai NP 15.11, 3 Parambikulam WS 16.11 and 2 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Greater Flameback Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus (5) 1 heard Mudumalai NP 13.11, 2 Ooty 15.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 16.11, 1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. White-naped Woodpecker Chrysocolaptes festivus festivus (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 12.11. Fantastic sighting!

Falcons and Caracaras Falconidae Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus (2) 1 Munnar 18.11 and 1 Munnar 19.11. Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus (1) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11.

Old World Parrots Psittaculidae Plum-headed Parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala (5) Up to 10 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11, 4 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Red-breasted Parakeet (NT) Psittacula alexandri (4) 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 500 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 4 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11 and 15 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11. Long-tailed Parakeet (NT) Psittacula longicauda (4) 2 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, 3 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 6 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11 and 20 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11. Blue-winged Parakeet Psittacula columboides (7) 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 4 Mudumalai NP 15.11, 4 Parambikulam WS 16.11, 10 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and up to 30 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19-21.11. Alexandrine Parakeet (NT) Psittacula eupatria (2) 200 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11 and 10 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11. Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri (4) 2 Bangalore E 10.11, 1 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 12.11 and 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11. Vernal Hanging Parrot Loriculus vernalis vernalis (8) 2 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, 3 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 12.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 2 Munnar 18.11 and up to 4 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19-21.11.

Pittas Pittidae Indian Pitta Pitta brachyura (4) 2 Mudumalai NP 12.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 1 heard Parambikulam WS 16.11 and 1 heard Munnar 18.11. Fantastic sighting!

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Woodshrikes and allies Tephrodornithidae Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike Hemipus picatus (3) 3 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 14.11 and 2 Ooty 15.11. Malabar Woodshrike Tephrodornis sylvicola (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11. Common Woodshrike Tephrodornis pondicerianus (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11.

Woodswallows, butcherbirds and allies Artamidae Ashy Woodswallow Artamus fuscus (1) 5 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11.

Ioras Aegithinidae Common Iora Aegithina tiphia (2) 3 Mysore 11.11 and 4 Parambikulam WS 17.11.

Cuckoo-shrikes Campephagidae Large Cuckooshrike Coracina macei (3) 3 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Andaman Cuckooshrike Coracina dobsoni (2) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7.11 and 3 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11. Good views! Black-headed Cuckooshrike Coracina melanoptera (4) 1 Mysore 11.11 and up to 1 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11. Ashy Minivet Pericrocotus divaricatus (1) 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11. Small Minivet Pericrocotus cinnamomeus (7) 8 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 20 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11, 10 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11, up to 15 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11 and 4 Parambikulam WS 16.11. White-bellied Minivet Pericrocotus erythropygius (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 14.11. Wonderful views of a pair. Orange Minivet Pericrocotus flammeus (4) 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 3 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus speciosus (3) 6 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, 3 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11 and 3 Andaman(S)-- Chidiya Tapu 9.11.

Whistlers and Allies Pachycephalidae Mangrove Whistler Pachycephala cinerea cinerea (1) 1 heard Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11.

Shrikes Laniidae Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus (10) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 3 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, up to 5 Andaman(S)-- Chidiya Tapu 7-9.11, 1 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mysore 12.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11.

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Bay-backed Shrike Lanius vittatus vittatus (3) Up to 6 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11. Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach (5) Up to 6 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11, 3 Munnar 18.11 and 1 Munnar 19.11.

Old World Orioles Oriolidae Indian Golden Oriole Oriolus kundoo (3) 2 Mudumalai NP 12.11, 2 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis (5) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 2 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11 and up to 6 Andaman(S)-- Chidiya Tapu 7-9.11. Black-hooded Oriole Oriolus xanthornus (4) 1 Mudumalai NP 15.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11.

Drongos Dicruridae Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus (4) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 2 Mysore 11.11, 20 Mysore 12.11 and 50 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Ashy Drongo Dicrurus leucophaeus (8) 1 Mysore 11.11, 3 Mudumalai NP 12.11, 4 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 15.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and up to 6 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19-21.11. White-bellied Drongo Dicrurus caerulescens caerulescens (5) Up to 2 Mudumalai NP 12-15.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Bronzed Drongo Dicrurus aeneus aeneus (2) 3 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Andaman Drongo (NT) Dicrurus andamanensis (4) 2 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11 and up to 50 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7-9.11. Greater Racket-tailed Drongo Dicrurus paradiseus (10) 4 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 4 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11, 2 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 15.11, 2 Parambikulam WS 16.11, 4 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and up to 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19-21.11.

Fantails Rhipiduridae White-spotted Fantail Rhipidura albogularis (2) 1 Mysore 11.11 and 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11. White-browed Fantail Rhipidura aureola (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 12.11.

Monarch Flycatchers Monarchidae Black-naped Monarch Hypothymis azurea (2) 2 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11 and 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11. Indian Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone paradisi (6) 1 Mysore 11.11, up to 1 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11, 2 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11.

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Crows, Jays, and Magpies Corvidae Rufous Treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda (8) 1 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 15.11, 2 Parambikulam WS 16.11, 3 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 1 Munnar 18.11, 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. White-bellied Treepie Dendrocitta leucogastra (2) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11 and 12 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Stunning! Andaman Treepie Dendrocitta bayleii (2) 5 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7.11 and 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11. Good views. House Crow Corvus splendens (10) 20 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, up to 60 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 7-9.11, 500 Mysore 11.11, 20 Mysore 12.11, 6 Ooty 15.11, 50 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 6 Munnar 18.11 and 50 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Eastern Jungle Crow Corvus levaillantii (2) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11 and 3 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11. Indian Jungle Crow Corvus culminatus (11) 1 Bangalore E 10.11, 3 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mysore 12.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 10 Mudumalai NP 14.11, up to 4 Parambikulam WS 15-17.11, 20 Munnar 18.11, 2 Munnar 19.11 and 6 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11.

Fairy Flycatchers Stenostiridae Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher Culicicapa ceylonensis (2) 1 Ooty 15.11 and 2 Munnar 18.11.

Chickadees and Tits Paridae Cinereous Tit Parus cinereus (7) 3 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 12.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 3 Ooty 14.11 and up to 4 Parambikulam WS 15-17.11. Indian Black-lored Tit Machlolophus aplonotus (2) 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 1 Munnar 18.11. Brief views on two occasions.

Larks Alaudidae Indian Bush Lark Mirafra erythroptera (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 12.11. Jerdon's Bush Lark Mirafra affinis (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 12.11. Superb views. Malabar Lark Galerida malabarica (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 12.11. Great views.

Bulbuls Pycnonotidae Grey-headed Bulbul (NT) Pycnonotus priocephalus (1) 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Splendid views!

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Andaman Bulbul Pycnonotus fuscoflavescens (4) 1 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11 and up to 5 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7-9.11. Good sightings. Flame-throated Bulbul Pycnonotus gularis (2) 1 Parambikulam WS 15.11 and 3 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Red-whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus (14) 50 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 30 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, up to 50 Andaman(S)-- Chidiya Tapu 7-9.11, 10 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mysore 12.11, 4 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 10 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 2 Parambikulam WS 15.11, 6 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 12 Munnar 18.11, 20 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11 and 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer (7) 3 Mysore 11.11, up to 10 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11, 2 Parambikulam WS 15.11, 6 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 6 Munnar 18.11. Yellow-throated Bulbul (VU) Pycnonotus xantholaemus (1) 3 Mysore 11.11. Good views. White-browed Bulbul Pycnonotus luteolus luteolus (2) 3 Mysore 11.11 and 2 Mudumalai NP 14.11. Yellow-browed Bulbul Acritillas indica (5) 2 Parambikulam WS 15.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and up to 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19-21.11. Square-tailed Bulbul Hypsipetes ganeesa ganeesa (1) 10 Munnar 18.11.

Swallows Hirundinidae Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica (5) 3 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 3 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 9.11, 2 Mysore 12.11 and 6 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Pacific Swallow Hirundo tahitica javanica (4) 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 6.11, 2 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7.11 and 2 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11. Hill Swallow Hirundo domicola (1) 1 Munnar 18.11. Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii filifera (1) 1 Mysore 11.11. Dusky Crag Martin Ptyonoprogne concolor concolor (1) 5 Mysore 11.11. Red-rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica (4) 1 Mysore 11.11 and up to 15 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11.

Leaf-Warblers Phylloscopidae Dusky Warbler Phylloscopus fuscatus fuscatus (2) 2 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11 and 1 Mysore 11.11. Tickell's Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus affinis (4) 1 Ooty 14.11, 1 Ooty 15.11, 2 Munnar 18.11 and 1 Munnar 19.11. Green Warbler Phylloscopus nitidus (1) 1 Ooty 15.11. Greenish Warbler Phylloscopus trochiloides

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(4) 5 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 2 Munnar 18.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Large-billed Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus magnirostris (4) 1 heard Mudumalai NP 13.11, 1 heard Ooty 15.11, 1 Munnar 18.11 and 1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Tytler's Leaf Warbler (NT) Phylloscopus tytleri (1) 1 heard Ooty 15.11.

Reed-Warblers and Allies Acrocephalidae Clamorous Reed Warbler Acrocephalus stentoreus (2) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 6.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Blyth's Reed Warbler Acrocephalus dumetorum (8) 1 Mysore 11.11, 10 Mysore 12.11, 10 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 6 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 15.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 3 Munnar 18.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Booted Warbler Iduna caligata (1) 1 Mysore 11.11.

Grassbirds and Allies Locustellidae Broad-tailed Grassbird (VU) Schoenicola platyurus (1) 2 Munnar 19.11. Good sighting for whole group.

Cisticolas and Allies Cisticolidae Zitting Cisticola Cisticola juncidis (1) 1 Mysore 12.11. Grey-breasted Prinia Prinia hodgsonii (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Ashy Prinia Prinia socialis (2) 1 Mysore 11.11 and 2 Mysore 12.11. Plain Prinia Prinia inornata (3) 2 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mysore 12.11 and 2 Munnar 18.11. Common Tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius (3) 1 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mysore 12.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11.

Babblers Timaliidae Indian Scimitar Babbler Pomatorhinus horsfieldii (2) 1 heard Mysore 12.11 and 3 Munnar 18.11. Tawny-bellied Babbler Dumetia hyperythra (1) 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Dark-fronted Babbler Rhopocichla atriceps (1) 5 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11.

Fulvettas and Ground Babblers Pellorneidae Brown-cheeked Fulvetta Alcippe poioicephala (2) 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 1 heard Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Puff-throated Babbler Pellorneum ruficeps (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11.

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Laughingthrushes Leiothrichidae Jungle Babbler Turdoides striata (6) 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11, up to 20 Parambikulam WS 15-17.11, 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11 and 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Yellow-billed Babbler Turdoides affinis affinis (5) 4 Mysore 11.11, up to 10 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11 and 4 Parambikulam WS 15.11. Wynaad Laughingthrush Garrulax delesserti (1) 8 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Scope views for the whole group. Nilgiri (Black-chinned) Laughingthrush Trochalopteron cachinnans (1) 2 Ooty 15.11. Palani (Kerala) Laughingthrush Trochalopteron fairbanki (2) 4 Munnar 18.11 and 2 Munnar 19.11.

Old World Warblers Sylviidae Yellow-eyed Babbler Chrysomma sinense (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 14.11.

Yuhinas, White-eyes, and Allies Zosteropidae Oriental White-eye Zosterops palpebrosus (6) 2 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11, 2 Mysore 11.11, 8 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 10 Ooty 15.11 and 20 Munnar 18.11.

Fairy-bluebirds Irenidae Asian Fairy-bluebird Irena puella (7) 1 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, up to 4 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7-9.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 15.11 and 3 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11.

Nuthatches Sittidae Indian Nuthatch Sitta castanea (2) 2 Mudumalai NP 12.11 and 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11. Velvet-fronted Nuthatch Sitta frontalis frontalis (2) 2 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11.

Starlings Sturnidae Common Hill Myna Gracula religiosa (3) 2 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 2 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7.11 and 2 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11. Southern Hill Myna Gracula indica (4) 2 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and up to 20 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19-21.11. Jungle Myna Acridotheres fuscus (7) 20 Mysore 11.11, 30 Mysore 12.11, 10 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 20 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 10 Ooty 15.11, 6 Munnar 18.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Common Myna Acridotheres tristis tristis (13) 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 30 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 6.11, 50 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 7.11, 50 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 8.11, 100 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 9.11, 30 Mysore 11.11, 20 Mysore 12.11, 10 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 10 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 10 Ooty 15.11, 6 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 6 Munnar 18.11 and 4 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11.

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Chestnut-tailed Starling Sturnia malabarica (2) 12 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 4 Parambikulam WS 17.11. White-headed Starling Sturnia erythropygia (4) 2 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11 and up to 30 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7-9.11. Malabar Starling Sturnia blythii (2) 4 Parambikulam WS 15.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Brahminy Starling Sturnia pagodarum (3) Up to 20 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11.

Thrushes and Allies Turdidae Orange-headed Thrush Geokichla citrina (3) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Indian Blackbird Turdus simillimus (2) 1 Ooty 14.11 and 3 Munnar 18.11.

Old World Flycatchers Muscicapidae Indian Robin Copsychus fulicatus (4) 4 Mysore 11.11 and up to 3 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11. Oriental Magpie-Robin Copsychus saularis (11) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 2 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, 6 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11, 6 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11, 2 Mysore 11.11, up to 10 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11, 2 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. White-rumped Shama Copsychus malabaricus (2) 3 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 1 Mudumalai NP 14.11. Andaman Shama Copsychus albiventris (3) 1 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7.11 and 1 heard Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11. Good sightings. Asian Brown Flycatcher Muscicapa dauurica (8) 1 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11, 1 Mysore 12.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 15.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Brown-breasted Flycatcher Muscicapa muttui (1) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Rusty-tailed Flycatcher Muscicapa ruficauda (2) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Superb sighting. White-bellied Blue Flycatcher Cyornis pallipes (1) 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Tickell's Blue Flycatcher Cyornis tickelliae tickelliae (5) 2 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mysore 12.11, 3 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 14.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher Cyornis rubeculoides rubeculoides (1) 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Verditer Flycatcher Eumyias thalassinus thalassinus (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 1 Mudumalai NP 14.11.

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Nilgiri Flycatcher (NT) Eumyias albicaudatus (2) 4 Munnar 18.11 and 5 Munnar 19.11. Indian Blue Robin Larvivora brunnea brunnea (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 1 Munnar 18.11. Wonderful sighting. Nilgiri Blue Robin (EN) Myiomela major (1) 1 Ooty 14.11. White-bellied Blue Robin (EN) Myiomela albiventris (1) 3 Munnar 18.11. Malabar Whistling Thrush Myophonus horsfieldii (6) 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 14.11, up to 1 Parambikulam WS 15-17.11 and 3 Munnar 18.11. Black-and-orange Flycatcher (NT) Ficedula nigrorufa (3) 1 Ooty 14.11, 1 Ooty 15.11 and 1 Munnar 18.11. Splendid sightings. Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius (2) 1 Mysore 11.11 and 1 Munnar 18.11. Blue-capped Rock Thrush Monticola cinclorhynchus (1) 1 Munnar 19.11. Pied Bush Chat Saxicola caprata (7) 2 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mysore 12.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11, 3 Munnar 18.11 and 2 Munnar 19.11.

Leafbirds Chloropseidae Jerdon's Leafbird Chloropsis jerdoni (4) 2 Mysore 11.11 and up to 2 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11. Golden-fronted Leafbird Chloropsis aurifrons (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11.

Flowerpeckers Dicaeidae Thick-billed Flowerpecker Dicaeum agile (1) 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11. Pale-billed Flowerpecker Dicaeum erythrorhynchos erythrorhynchos (5) 1 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 15.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Nilgiri Flowerpecker Dicaeum concolor (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 1 Munnar 18.11 and 1 Munnar 19.11. Andaman Flowerpecker Dicaeum virescens (2) 3 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11 and 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11.

Sunbirds and Spiderhunters Nectariniidae Purple-rumped Sunbird Leptocoma zeylonica flaviventris (5) 6 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 12.11, 6 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 6 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Crimson-backed Sunbird Leptocoma minima (1) 1 Munnar 18.11. Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus (6) 2 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 12.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 15.11, 2 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 2 Munnar 18.11.

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Olive-backed Sunbird Cinnyris jugularis (3) 2 Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11, 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 7.11 and 2 Andaman(S)-- Chidiya Tapu 8.11. Loten's Sunbird Cinnyris lotenius hindustanicus (3) 2 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 21.11. Little Spiderhunter Arachnothera longirostra longirostra (1) 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11.

Old World Sparrows Passeridae House Sparrow Passer domesticus (11) 6 Andaman(S)--Sippighat 5.11, up to 20 Andaman(S)--Port Blair 6-8.11, 6 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11, up to 6 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11, 6 Ooty 15.11, 10 Parambikulam WS 17.11 and 6 Munnar 18.11. Yellow-throated Sparrow Gymnoris xanthocollis (3) Up to 10 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11.

Waxbills and Allies Estrildidae Indian Silverbill Euodice malabarica (2) 2 Mysore 12.11 and 3 Parambikulam WS 17.11. Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata (3) 6 Mysore 11.11, 2 Mudumalai NP 12.11 and 5 Mudumalai NP 13.11. Black-throated Munia Lonchura kelaarti (1) 1 Munnar 18.11.

Wagtails and Pipits Motacillidae Forest Wagtail Dendronanthus indicus (2) 1 heard Andaman(S)--Mount Harriet NP 6.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11. Western Yellow Wagtail Motacilla flava 1 Mysore 11.11. Eastern Yellow Wagtail Motacilla tschutschensis (3) 2 Andaman(S)-Sippighat 7.11 Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea cinerea (9) 1 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 8.11, 3 Andaman(S)--Chidiya Tapu 9.11, 1 Mysore 11.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 12.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 1 Ooty 15.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 16.11, 2 Munnar 18.11 and 1 Munnar 19.11. White-browed Wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis (2) 6 Mysore 11.11 and 1 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11. Paddyfield Pipit Anthus rufulus (1) 2 Mudumalai NP 12.11.

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Mammals (16 in total: 15 seen, 1 heard) 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 (3) 4 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 7 Parambikulam WS 15.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 16.11.

Old World monkeys Cercopithecidae Bonnet Macaque Macaca radiata (7) Up to 20 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11, 100 Ooty 15.11, 1 Parambikulam WS 16.11, 50 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11 and 10 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Southern Plains Gray Langur Semnopithecus dussumieri (3) 30 Mudumalai NP 12.11, 20 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 6 Parambikulam WS 15.11. Nilgiri Langur Trachypithecus johnii (5) 12 Parambikulam WS 15.11, 6 Parambikulam WS 16.11, 5 Munnar 18.11, 6 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 19.11 and 6 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11.

Rabbits, Hares Leporidae Indian Hare Lepus nigricollis (1) 2 Parambikulam WS 15.11.

Squirrels Sciuridae Dusky-striped Squirrel Funambulus sublineatus (1) 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11. Western Ghats Striped Squirrel Funambulus tristriatus (4) 3 Mysore 11.11, 3 Mudumalai NP 12.11, 2 Parambikulam WS 15.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 16.11. Indian Giant Squirrel Ratufa indica (4) 5 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 14.11, 2 Parambikulam WS 15.11 and 2 Periyar Tiger Reserve (Central) 20.11.

Mongooses Herpestidae Indian Grey Mongoose Herpestes edwardsii (3) 1 Mudumalai NP 12.11, 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 1 Munnar 18.11.

Pigs Suidae Wild Boar Sus scrofa (4) 6 Mudumalai NP 12.11 and up to 10 Parambikulam WS 15-17.11.

Deer Cervidae Chital Axis axis (6) Up to 50 Mudumalai NP 12-14.11 and up to 40 Parambikulam WS 15-17.11. Northern Red Muntjac Muntiacus vaginalis (1) 1 heard Munnar 19.11. Sambar Rusa unicolor (2) 1 Mudumalai NP 13.11 and 6 Parambikulam WS 15.11.

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Cattle, Antelopes, Sheep, Goats Bovidae Gaur Bos gaurus (4) 4 Mudumalai NP 13.11, 12 Ooty 14.11, 15 Parambikulam WS 15.11 and 3 Parambikulam WS 16.11. Nilgiri Tahr Nilgiritragus hylocrius (1) 8 Munnar 18.11.

Old World Fruit Bats Pteropodidae Indian Flying Fox Pteropus giganteus (2) 100 Mysore 11.11 and 1 Parambikulam WS 17.11.

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