Thattekkadu Bird Sanctuary, Ernakulam

Thattekkadu is comprised of tropical evergreen and deciduous woodlands and some field patches. This all inclusive acclaimed fowl asylum owes a lot of its distinction to Dr. Salim Ali, the globally eminent ornithologist. After his well known feathered creature overview of Travancore in the mid 1930s, he announced that this territory is to a great degree rich in winged creature differing qualities and that it ought to be made into a flying creature haven. Accordingly his endeavors were instrumental in the development of this haven to an expansive degree. More than 300 types of flying creatures are found here.

Spread crosswise over 25 sq. km. the haven lies between the tributaries of the River Periyar like a promontory. Winged creatures like Srilankan Frogmouth, Racket followed Drongo, Bronzed Drongo, Whitebellied Treepie, Shama, Yellow-browed Bulbul, Rufous Babbler, Malabar Parakeet, Whitebellied Blue Flycatcher, Malabar Gray Hornbill, are a portion of the flying creatures that can be effortlessly observed here.

Thattekkad additionally has broad manors of teak, rosewood, mahogany. The thick woodland is likewise home to almost 28 types of warm blooded animals and around 9 types of reptiles.