Northern India – December 2015 / January 2016
Blue-capped Redstart, Sattal
Itinerary:
23. December
24. December
25. December
26. December
27. December
28. December
29. December
30 December
31. December
1. January
2. January
3. January
4. January
5. January
6. January
7. January
Flight Zürich – Delhi
Transfer to Sattal – afternoon birding at Sattah
Sattal
Transfer to Pangot – afternoon birding in Pangot
Pangot
Morning birding at Pangot – Transfer to Delhi
Birding at Okhla
Birding at Sultanpur – Transfer to Ranthambhore
Morning birding at Ranthambhore Fort – afternoon Safari
Morning birding at Soorwal dam – Transfer to Bharatpur
Full day birding at Bharatpur
Bund Bhareta – afternoon around Bharatpur
Morning birding at Bharatpur – Transfer to Dholpur, birding at
Chambal River
Birding around Dholpur including Talab Shahi and at Chambal River
Boatsafari Chambal River – Transfer via Agra to Delhi
Flight Delhi –Zürich
The first part of the trip was organised by Asian Adventures
(http://www.asianadventures.net). Everything ran smoothly and Jungle Lore Lodge in Pangot
is a very nice place to stay. The lowland part was organised by Gurudongma Tours & Treks
(http://www.allindiabirding.com/). They provided me with the best bird guide I ever had in
India, Sunil Kumar from Bharatpur. His knowledge is outstanding and his id-skills are
excellent!
Sites and species
Sattal
I stayed at the Pine Crest Resort, situated along the road from Bhimtal to Bhowali. Most
birding was done along the road to Sattal and around Sattal (1350m) itself. From the dam a
path goes down a small valley (passing the famous „studio“, a place where there are always
bird photographers around). Birding was good, however activity was rather low in early
morning due to low temperatures. Most notable observation was a White-tailed Rubythroat,
which hopped around just outside the restaurant at the Pine Crest Resort. I almost fainted
during breakfast.....
Pangot
Situated north of Nainital at 1850m, Pangot (or Pangoot) is a good base to explore the
forests and slopes of the Kumaon Range. Jungle Lore Resort held many species
(Laughingthrushes, Pink-browed Rosefinch, Black-headed Jay) and is absolutely worth the
stay. We birded along the road from Pangot north along the ridge, searching for Pheasants
(without much luck) and other birds. 2 nights is probably not enough for this area. We had
stunning views of the Himalayas.
Okhla Bird Sanctuary
This sanctuary is situated at the River Yamuna on the Noida shore. There are two
entrances, one in the north, at the beginning of the Delhi Noida Direct Flyway, the other
one in the south along Amrapali Marg. The sanctuary is open every day, entrance fee for
foreigners is 350 RS. We saw some good birds (including the rare Great Crested Grebe) but
we failed with Grassbirds and the likes due to a very strong wind, which made birding
difficult. I later found out that a vagrant Pallid Scops Owl would also have been present.
Sultanpur National Park
15 kms west from Gurgaon, this was the location we wanted to visit on the 29th December.
But that was a Tuesday and Sultanpur is closed on Tuesdays. However, we returned the
next day and it was worth it. 100 m after the entrance we heard and eventually saw Brook’s
Leaf Warbler. Among the many waterfowl a close White-tailed Lapwing was a nice addition
to the list. We struggled a while finding a Sind Sparrow, but on the way out we found a nice
male in the reed.
Ranthambhore National Park
Well, it was New Year and the hotels around the park were packed with Indian tourists. We
first drove with the car from the park entrance to the fort. On the way up to the fort we
saw a pair of Painted Spurfowl, looking for food in the garbage. Crested Buntings on the top
were noteworthy and Yellow-throated Petronias were everywhere. On the way out we
spotted another pair of Spurfowls in the rocks at an old gate.
In the afternoon I did a tiger safari. Every safari car gets a zone in a lottery. However, the
tickets for the best tiger zone (3) were miraculously given to the richest people. We
ventured into zones 4 and 5, no tiger but an Indian Vulture. A single bird in the sky was a sad
reminder of the fate of this and other vulture species in India.
Soorwal dam is north of Ranthambhore. A small road leads to the dam. We encountered
thick fog but once the fog lifted we saw lots of birds, including a flock of 19 Indian Skimmers.
Bharatpur
Keoladeo National Park is unfortunately no longer a wintering site for Siberian Cranes but
it’s still full of birds. In the dry parts just after the entrance we found Indian Stone-curlew. In
a thicket at the barrier the regular Siberian Rubythroat showed well. Indian Grey Hornbills
were searching for fruits in fruiting trees, huge Black-necked Storks flew over and Dusky
Eagle-Owls were sitting on a nest in the middle of the park. We also ventured into the
southern, dry parts of the park, finding Long-billed Pipits and Black Francolin. Greater
Painted-snipes were seen outside the park, in a small sewage pond at the southern tip of the
village of Malah (10 minutes to drive from the park entrance). Local guides know the place
and can bring you there. We took bicycles to be more mobile.
Bund Baretha, a big artificial lake south of Bharatpur still sometimes helds Indian Skimmer.
However, we didn’t see any. We first walked along the western shore (from the dam),
finding White-capped Bunting and several Jungle Bush Quails. Then we moved on to the old
palace in the east but with no other special sightings.
About 20 minutes north of Bharatpur are some dry fields (Chaukipura – Chak Sakeetra on
Google maps). We walked through the fields and had some nice birds including Desert
Wheatear, Isabelline Wheatear and Indian Courser.
Chambal River
After arriving in Dholpur we immediately headed to the river and walked from the boating
station at the northern shore along the river westwards. We saw 2 Indian Skimmers and
several Black-bellied Terns. A Laggar Falcon was also a good addition to the list.
The next day we explored the area west of Dholpur. One main attraction is the old Talab
Shahi Lake, near the town of Bari. We had 31 Black-bellied Terns there among other terns,
gulls, ducks and waders. South of the main road from Dholpur to Bari a small road leads to
dry hills. We found Painted Sandgrouse, Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse and Barred Buttonquail
along this road.
The boat safari was a nice end to the tour. Although we didn’t see more Skimmers, we had
very nice views of the endangered Gharials.
Birdlist
Taxonomy follows IOC 5.4 (www.worldbirdnames.org), lifers in bold
ANATIDAE: Ducks, Geese and Swans
Dendrocygna javanica
Lesser Whistling Duck
Anser anser
Greylag Goose
Anser indicus
Bar-headed Goose
Sarkidiornis melanotos
Knob-billed Duck
Tadorna ferruginea
Ruddy Shelduck
Anas strepera
Gadwall
Anas penelope
Eurasian Wigeon
Anas poecilorhyncha
Indian Spot-billed Duck
Anas clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Anas acuta
Northern Pintail
Anas querquedula
Garganey
Anas crecca
Eurasian Teal
Netta rufina
Red-crested Pochard
Aythya ferina
Common Pochard
Aythya nyroca
Ferruginous Duck
Anas crecca
Eurasian Teal
Javapfeifgans
Graugans
Streifengans
Glanzente
Rostgans
Schnatterente
Pfeifente
Indien-Fleckschnabelente
Löffelente
Spiessente
Knäkente
Krickente
Kolbenente
Tafelente
Moorente
Krickente
PHASIANIDAE: Pheasants and allies
Francolinus francolinus
Black Francolin
Francolinus pondicerianus
Grey Francolin
Perdicula asiatica
Jungle Bush Quail
Arborophila torqueola
Hill Partridge
Galloperdix lunulata
Painted Spurfowl
Gallus gallus
Red Junglefowl
Lophura leucomelanos
Kalij Pheasant
Pavo cristatus
Indian Peafowl
Halsbandfrankolin
Wachtelfrankolin
Dschungelwachtel
Hügelbuschwachtel
Perlspornhuhn
Bankivahuhn
Kalifasan
Pfau
PODICIPEDIDAE: Grebes
Tachybaptus ruficollis
Little Grebe
Podiceps cristatus
Great Crested Grebe
Zwergtaucher
Haubentaucher
PHOENICOPTERIDAE: Flamingos
Phoenicopterus roseus
Greater Flamingo
Rosaflamingo
CICONIIDAE: Storks
Mycteria leucocephala
Anastomus oscitans
Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus
Buntstorch
Silberklaffschnabel
Riesenstorch
Painted Stork
Asian Openbill
Black-necked Stork
THRESKIORNITHIDAE: Ibises, Spoonbills
Threskiornis melanocephalus
Black-headed Ibis
Pseudibis papillosa
Red-naped Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Glossy Ibis
Platalea leucorodia
Eurasian Spoonbill
Schwarzhalsibis
Warzenibis
Sichler
Löffler
ARDEIDAE: Herons, Bitterns
Dupetor flavicollis
Black Bittern
Nycticorax nycticorax
Black-crowned Night Heron
Butorides striata
Striated Heron
Ardeola grayii
Indian Pond Heron
Bubulcus coromandus
Eastern Cattle Egret
Ardea cinerea
Grey Heron
Schwarzdommel
Nachtreiher
Mangrovereiher
Paddyreiher
Östlicher Kuhreiher
Graureiher
Ardea purpurea
Ardea alba
Egretta intermedia
Egretta garzetta
Purple Heron
Great Egret
Intermediate Egret
Little Egret
Purpurreiher
Silberreiher
Mittelreiher
Seidenreiher
PELECANIDAE: Pelicans
Pelecanus crispus
Dalmatian Pelican
Krauskopfpelikan
PHALACROCORACIDAE: Cormorants, Shags
Microcarbo niger
Little Cormorant
Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
Indian Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Great Cormorant
Mohrenscharbe
Braunwangenscharbe
Kormoran
ANHINGIDAE: Anhingas, Darters
Anhinga melanogaster
Oriental Darter
Orient-Schlangenhalsvogel*
PANDIONIDAE: Ospreys
Pandion haliaetus
Western Osprey
Fischadler
ACCIPITRIDAE: Kites, Hawks and Eagles
Elanus caeruleus
Black-winged Kite
Neophron percnopterus
Egyptian Vulture
Pernis ptilorhynchus
Crested Honey Buzzard
Gyps bengalensis
White-rumped Vulture
Gyps indicus
Indian Vulture
Gyps himalayensis
Himalayan Vulture
Spilornis cheela
Crested Serpent Eagle
Clanga clanga
Greater Spotted Eagle
Hieraaetus pennatus
Booted Eagle
Aquila nipalensis
Steppe Eagle
Aquila fasciata
Bonelli’s Eagle
Accipiter badius
Shikra
Accipiter virgatus
Besra
Accipiter nisus
Eurasian Sparrowhawk
Circus aeruginosus
Western Marsh Harrier
Milvus migrans
Black Kite
Buteo hemilasius
Upland Buzzard
Gleitaar
Schmutzgeier
Schopfwespenbussard
Bengalengeier
Indiengeier
Schneegeier
Schlangenweihe
Schelladler
Zwergadler
Steppenadler
Habichtsadler
Schikrasperber
Besrasperber
Sperber
Rohrweihe
Schwarzmilan
Mongolenbussard
RALLIDAE: Rails, Crakes and Coots
Amaurornis phoenicurus
White-breasted Waterhen
Porphyrio poliocephalus
Grey-headed Swamphen
Gallinula chloropus
Common Moorhen
Fulica atra
Common Coot
Weissbrust-Kielralle
Graukopf-Purpurhuhn
Teichhuhn
Blässhuhn
GRUIDAE: Cranes
Grus antigone
Saruskranich
Sarus Crane
TURNICIDAE: Buttonquails
Turnix suscitator
Barred Buttonquail
Bindenlaufhühnchen
BURHINIDAE: Stone-curlews, Thick-knees
Burhinus indicus
Indian Stone-curlew
Esacus recurvirostris
Great Stone-curlew
Indientriel
Krabbentriel
BRECURVIROSTRIDAE: Stilts, Avocets
Himantopus himantopus
Black-winged Stilt
Recurvirostra avosetta
Pied Avocet
Stelzenläufer
Säbelschnäbler
CHARADRIIDAE: Plovers
Vanellus duvaucelii
Vanellus malabaricus
Vanellus indicus
Vanellus leucurus
Charadrius dubius
Charadrius alexandrinus
River Lapwing
Yellow-wattled Lapwing
Red-wattled Lapwing
White-tailed Lapwing
Little Ringed Plover
Kentish Plover
Flusskiebitz
Gelblappenkiebitz
Rotlappenkiebitz
Weissschwanzkiebitz
Flussregenpfeifer
Seeregenpfeifer
ROSTRATULIDAE: Painted-snipes
Rostratula benghalensis
Greater Painted-snipe
Goldschnepfe
JACANIDAE: Jacanas
Hydrophasianus chirurgus
Metopidius indicus
Wasserfasan
Hindublatthühnchen
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Bronze-winged Jacana
SCOLOPACIDAE: Sandpipers, Snipes
Gallinago gallinago
Common Snipe
Limosa limosa
Black-tailed Godwit
Tringa totanus
Common Redshank
Tringa stagnatilis
Marsh Sandpiper
Tringa nebularia
Common Greenshank
Tringa ochropus
Green Sandpiper
Tringa glareola
Wood Sandpiper
Actitis hypoleucos
Common Sandpiper
Calidris minuta
Little Stint
Calidris temminckii
Temminck’s Stint
Calidris ferruginea
Curlew Sandpiper
Philomachus pugnax
Ruff
Bekassine
Uferschnepfe
Rotschenkel
Teichwasserläufer
Grünschenkel
Waldwasserläufer
Bruchwasserläufer
Flussuferläufer
Zwergstrandläufer
Temminckstrandläufer
Sichelstrandläufer
Kampfläufer
GLAREOLIDAE: Coursers, Pratincoles
Cursorius coromandelicus
Indian Courser
Koromandelrennvogel
LARIDAE: Gulls, Terns and Skimmers
Rynchops albicollis
Indian Skimmer
Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus Brown-headed Gull
Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Black-headed Gull
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus
Pallas’s Gull
Gelochelidon nilotica
Gull-billed Tern
Sterna aurantia
River Tern
Sterna acuticauda
Black-bellied Tern
Chlidonias hybrida
Whiskered Tern
Indischer Scherenschnabel
Braunkopfmöwe
Lachmöwe
Fischmöwe
Lachseeschwalbe
Hinduseeschwalbe
Schwarzbauch-Seeschwalbe
Weissbart-Seeschwalbe
PTEROCLIDAE: Sandgrouse
Pterocles exustus
Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse
Pterocles indicus
Painted Sandgrouse
Braunbauch-Flughuhn
Bindenflughuhn
COLUMBIDAE: Pigeons, Doves
Columba livia
Rock Dove (feral)
Streptopelia decaocto
Eurasian Collared Dove
Streptopelia tranquebarica
Red Turtle Dove
Spilopelia chinensis
Spotted Dove
Spilopelia senegalensis
Laughing Dove
Chalcophaps indica
Common Emerald Dove
Treron phoenicopterus
Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
Strassentaube
Türkentaube
Zwerglachtaube
Perlhalstaube
Palmtaube
Graukappen-Glanztaube
Rotschultertaube
CUCULIDAE: Cuckoos
Centropus sinensis
Eudynamys scolopaceus
Heckenkuckuck
Koel
Greater Coucal
Asian Koel
STRIGIDAE: Owls
Otus bakkamoena
Bubo coromandus
Athene brama
Indian Scops Owl
Dusky Eagle-Owl
Spotted Owlet
Indien-Zwergohreule
Koromandeluhu
Brahmakauz
CAPRIMULGIDAE: Nightjars
Caprimulgus macrurus
Large-tailed Nightjar
Langschwanz-Nachtschwalbe
APODIDAE: Swifts
Apus affinis
Little Swift
Haussegler
CORACIIDAE: Rollers
Coracias benghalensis
Indian Roller
Hinduracke
ALCEDINIDAE: Kingfishers
Halcyon smyrnensis
White-throated Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
Common Kingfisher
Ceryle rudis
Pied Kingfisher
Braunliest
Eisvogel
Graufischer
MEROPIDAE: Bee-eaters
Merops orientalis
Green Bee-eater
Smaragdspint
UPUPIDAE: Hoopoes
Upupa epops
Eurasian Hoopoe
Wiedehopf
BUCEROTIDAE: Hornbills
Ocyceros birostris
Indian Grey Hornbill
Keilschwanztoko
MEGALAIMIDAE: Asian Barbets
Psilopogon virens
Great Barbet
Psilopogon zeylanicus
Brown-headed Barbet
Psilopogon asiaticus
Blue-throated Barbet
Psilopogon haemacephalus
Coppersmith Barbet
Heulbartvogel
Braunkopf-Bartvogel
Blauwangen-Bartvogel
Kupfer-Schmiedbartvogel
PICIDAE: Woodpeckers
Jynx torquilla
Eurasian Wryneck
Dendrocopos hyperythrus
Rufous-bellied Woodpecker
Dendrocopos nanus
Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker
Dendrocopos macei
Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos auriceps
Brown-fronted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos mahrattensis
Yellow-crowned Woodpecker
Dendrocopos himalayensis Himalayan Woodpecker
Chrysophlegma flavinucha
Greater Yellownape
Picus chlorolophus
Lesser Yellownape
Picus squamatus
Scaly-bellied Woodpecker
Picus canus
Grey-headed Woodpecker
Dinopium shorii
Himalayan Flameback
Dinopium benghalense
Black-rumped Flameback
Wendehals
Braunkehlspecht
Indienspecht
Isabellbrustspecht
Braunstirnspecht
Gelbscheitelspecht
Himalayaspecht
Gelbnackenspecht
Gelbhaubenspecht
Schuppengrünspecht
Grauspecht
Himalaya-Feuerrückenspecht
Orangespecht
FALCONIDAE: Caracaras, Falcons
Falco tinnunculus
Common Kestrel
Falco jugger
Laggar Falcon
Falco peregrinus
Peregrine Falcon
Turmfalke
Laggarfalke
Wanderfalke
PSITTACIDAE: Old World Parrots
Psittacula himalayana
Slaty-headed Parakeet
Psittacula alexandri
Red-breasted Parakeet
Psittacula eupatria
Alexandrine Parakeet
Psittacula krameri
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Himalayasittich
Bartsittich
Grosser Alexandersittich
Halsbandsittich
TEPHRODORNITHIDAE: Woodshrikes and allies
Hemipus picatus
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Tephrodornis pondicerianus
Common Woodshrike
Elsterraupenschmätzer
Kleiner Raupenwürger
AEGITHINIDAE: Ioras
Aegithina tiphia
Schwarzflügeliora
Common Iora
CAMPEPHAGIDAE: Cuckooshrikes
Pericrocotus ethologus
Long-tailed Minivet
Langschwanz-Mennigvogel
LANIIDAE: Shrikes
Lanius cristatus
Lanius isabellinus
Lanius schach
Lanius meridionalis
Brown Shrike
Isabelline Shrike
Long-tailed Shrike
Southern Grey Shrike
Braunwürger
Isabellwürger
Schachwürger
Mittelmeer-Raubwürger
DICRURIDAE: Drongos
Dicrurus macrocercus
Dicrurus leucophaeus
Dicrurus caerulescens
Dicrurus aeneus
Black Drongo
Ashy Drongo
White-bellied Drongo
Bronzed Drongo
Königsdrongo
Graudrongo
Graubrustdrongo
Bronzedrongo
RHIPIDURIDAE: Fantails
Rhipidura aureola
White-browed Fantail
Weissstirn-Fächerschwanz
CORVIDAE: Crows, Jays
Garrulus glandarius
Garrulus lanceolatus
Urocissa erythroryncha
Dendrocitta vagabunda
Dendrocitta formosae
Corvus splendens
Corvus macrorhynchos
Corvus culminatus
Eurasian Jay
Black-headed Jay
Red-billed Blue Magpie
Rufous Treepie
Grey Treepie
House Crow
Large-billed Crow
Indian Jungle Crow
Eichelhäher
Strichelhäher
Rotschnabelkitta
Wanderbaumelster
Graubrust-Baumelster
Glanzkrähe
Dickschnabelkrähe
Indische Dschungelkrähe
STENOSTIRIDAE: Fairy Flycatchers
Chelidorhynx hypoxanthus
Yellow-bellied Fantail
Culicicapa ceylonensis
Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher
Goldbauch-Fächerschwanz
Graukopfschnäpper
PARIDAE: Tits, Chickadees
Periparus ater
Parus cinereus
Parus monticolus
Machlolophus xanthogenys
Coal Tit
Cinereous Tit
Green-backed Tit
Himalayan Black-lored Tit
Tannenmeise
Aschfarbene Meise
Bergkohlmeise
Kronenmeise
ALAUDIDAE: Larks
Eremopterix griseus
Mirafra erythroptera
Galerida cristata
Calandrella brachydactyla
Alaudala raytal
Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark
Indian Bush Lark
Crested Lark
Greater Short-toed Lark
Sand Lark
Grauscheitellerche
Rotflügellerche
Haubenlerche
Kurzzehenlerche
Uferlerche
PYCNONOTIDAE: Bulbuls
Pycnonotus jocosus
Pycnonotus leucogenys
Pycnonotus leucotis
Pycnonotus cafer
Hemixos flavala
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Himalayan Bulbul
White-eared Bulbul
Red-vented Bulbul
Ashy Bulbul
Rotohrbülbül
Himalajabülbül
Weissohrbülbül
Russbülbül
Weisskehlbülbül
Hypsipetes leucocephalus
Black Bulbul
China-Rotschnabelbülbül
HIRUNDINIDAE: Swallows, Martins
Riparia chinensis
Grey-throated Martin
Riparia riparia
Sand Martin
Hirundo rustica
Barn Swallow
Hirundo smithii
Wire-tailed Swallow
Ptyonoprogne rupestris
Eurasian Crag Martin
Ptyonoprogne concolor
Dusky Crag Martin
Cecropis daurica
Red-rumped Swallow
Petrochelidon fluvicola
Streak-throated Swallow
Graukehl-Uferschwalbe
Uferschwalbe
Rauchschwalbe
Rotkappenschwalbe
Felsenschwalbe
Einfarbschwalbe
Rötelschwalbe
Braunscheitelschwalbe
PNOEPYGIDAE: Wren-babblers
Pnoepyga albiventer
Scaly-breasted Wren-babbler
Himalajasschuppentimalie
CETTIIDAE: Cettia Bush Warblers and allies
Cettia castaneocoronata
Chestnut-headed Tesia
Rotkopftesia
AEGITHALIDAE: Bushtits
Aegithalos concinnus
Black-throated Bushtit
Schwarzkehl-Schwanzmeise
PHYLLOSCOPIDAE: Leaf Warblers and allies
Phylloscopus collybita
Common Chiffchaff
Phylloscopus affinis
Tickell’s Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus griseolus
Sulphur-bellied Warbler
Phylloscopus maculipennis
Ashy-throated Warbler
Phylloscopus chloronotus
Lemon-rumped Warbler
Phylloscopus subviridis
Brook’s Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus humei
Hume’s Leaf Warbler
Phylloscopus trochiloides
Greenish Warbler
Phylloscopus xanthoschistos
Grey-hooded Warbler
Seicercus whistleri
Whistler’s Warbler
Zilpzalp
Himalajalaubsänger
Pamirlaubsänger
Graukehl-Laubsänger
Sichuanlaubsänger
Brookslaubsänger
Tienschan-Laubsänger
Grünlaubsänger
Graukopflaubsänger
Whistlerlaubsänger
ACROCEPHALIDAE: Reed Warblers and allies
Acrocephalus stentoreus
Clamorous Reed Warbler
Acrocephalus dumetorum
Blyth’s Reed Warbler
Stentorrohrsänger
Buschrohrsänger
CISTICOLIDAE: Cisticolas and allies
Cisticola juncidis
Zitting Cisticola
Prinia hodgsonii
Grey-breasted Prinia
Prinia gracilis
Graceful Prinia
Prinia sylvatica
Jungle Prinia
Prinia socialis
Ashy Prinia
Prinia inornata
Plain Prinia
Orthotomus sutorius
Common Tailorbird
Zistensänger
Graubrustprinie
Streifenprinie
Dschungelprinie
Rostbauchprinie
Schlichtprinie
Rotstirn-Schneidervogel
TIMALIIDAE: Babblers
Pomatorhinus erythrogenys
Stachyridopsis pyrrhops
Rotwangensäbler
Schwarzkinntimalie
Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler
Black-chinned Babbler
LEIOTHRICHIDAE: Laughingthrushes
Turdoides caudata
Common Babbler
Turdoides malcolmi
Large Grey Babbler
Turdoides striata
Jungle Babbler
Garrulax rufogularis
Rufous-chinned Laughingthrush
Garrulax albogularis
White-throated Laughingthrush
Garrulax striatus
Striated Laughingthrush
Trochalopteron lineatum
Streaked Laughingthrush
Langschwanzdrossling
Malcolmdrossling
Dschungeldrossling
Rostkinnhäherling
Weisskehlhäherling
Streifenhäherling
Borstenhäherling
Trochalopteron erythrocephalum
Minla cyanouroptera
Leiothrix lutea
Heterophasia capistrata
Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
Blue-winged Minla
Red-billed Leiothrix
Rufous Sibia
Rotscheitelhäherling
Blauflügelsiva
Sonnenvogel
Schwarzkappentimalie
SYLVIIDAE: Sylviid Babblers
Sylvia curruca
Lesser Whitethroat
Chrysomma sinense
Yellow-eyed Babbler
Klappergrasmücke
Goldaugentimalie
ZOSTEROPIDAE: White-eyes
Yuhina flavicollis
Whiskered Yuhina
Zosterops palpebrosus
Oriental White-eye
Gelbnackenyuhina
Gangesbrillenvogel
SITTIDAE: Nuthatches
Sitta cinnamoventris
Sitta himalayensis
Sitta frontalis
Zimtbauchkleiber
Weissschwanzkleiber
Samtstirnkleiber
Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch
White-tailed Nuthatch
Velvet-fronted Nuthatch
CERTHIIDAE: Treecreepers
Certhia himalayana
Bar-tailed Treecreeper
Himalajabaumläufer
STURNIDAE: Starlings, Rhabdornis
Acridotheres ginginianus
Bank Myna
Acridotheres tristis
Common Myna
Gracupica contra
Pied Myna
Sturnia pagodarum
Brahminy Starling
Pastor roseus
Rosy Starling
Sturnus vulgaris
Common Starling
Ufermaina
Hirtenmaina
Elsterstar
Pagodenstar
Rosenstar
Star
TURDIDAE: Thrushes
Turdus unicolor
Turdus boulboul
Einfarbdrossel
Bülbülamsel
Tickell’s Thrush
Grey-winged Blackbird
MUSCICAPIDAE: Chats, Old World Flycatchers
Copsychus fulicatus
Indian Robin
Copsychus saularis
Oriental Magpie-Robin
Cyornis tickelliae
Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher
Niltava sundara
Rufous-bellied Niltava
Niltava macgrigoriae
Small Niltava
Luscinia svecica
Luscinia svecica
Calliope pectoralis
White-tailed Rubythroat
Calliope calliope
Siberian Rubythroat
Tarsiger rufilatus
Himalayan Bluetail
Tarsiger chrysaeus
Golden Bush Robin
Enicurus maculatus
Spotted Forktail
Myophonus caeruleus
Blue Whistling Thrush
Ficedula strophiata
Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher
Ficedula parva
Red-breasted Flycatcher
Ficedula albicilla
Taiga Flycatcher
Phoenicurus coeruleocephala Blue-capped Redstart
Phoenicurus ochruros
Black Redstart
Phoenicurus frontalis
Blue-fronted Redstart
Phoenicurus fuliginosus
Plumbeous Water Redstart
Phoenicurus leucocephalus
White-capped Redstart
Monticola solitarius
Blue Rock Thrush
Monticola rufiventris
Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush
Saxicola maurus
Siberian Stonechat
Saxicola caprata
Pied Bush Chat
Strauchschmätzer
Dajaldrossel
Tickellblauschnäpper
Rotbauchblauschnäpper
Feenblauschnäpper
Blaukehlchen
Bergrubinkehlchen
Rubinkehlchen
Himalajablauschwanz
Goldschwanz
Fleckenscherenschwanz
Purpurpfeifdrossel
Zimtkehlschnäpper
Zwergschnäpper
Taigaschnäpper
Blaukopf-Rotschwanz
Hausrotschwanz
Himalajarotschwanz
Wasserrotschwanz
Weisskopf-Rotschwanz
Blaumerle
Rötelmerle
Sibirisches Schwarzkehlchen
Mohrenschwarzkehlchen
Saxicola ferreus
Oenanthe isabellina
Oenanthe deserti
Oenanthe fusca
Grey Bush Chat
Isabelline Wheatear
Desert Wheatear
Brown Rock Chat
Grauschmätzer
Isabellsteinschmätzer
Wüstensteinschmätzer
Braunschmätzer
NECTARINIIDAE: Sunbirds
Cinnyris asiaticus
Purple Sunbird
Aethopyga nipalensis
Green-tailed Sunbird
Purpurnektarvogel
Grünschwanz-Nektarvogel
PASSERIDAE: Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Passer pyrrhonotus
Sind Sparrow
Passer rutilans
Russet Sparrow
Gymnoris xanthocollis
Yellow-throated Sparrow
Haussperling
Dschungelsperling
Rötelsperling
Gelbkehlsperling
PLOCEIDAE: Weavers, Widowbirds
Ploceus benghalensis
Black-breasted Weaver
Ploceus philippinus
Baya Weaver
Bengalenweber
Bayaweber
ESTRILDIDAE: Waxbills, Munias and allies
Amandava amandava
Red Avadavat
Euodice malabarica
Indian Silverbill
Tigerfink
Indischer Silberschnabel
PRUNELLIDAE: Accentors
Prunella himalayana
Altai Accentor
Himalajabraunelle
MOTACILLIDAE: Wagtails, Pipits
Motacilla flava
Western Yellow Wagtail
Motacilla citreola
Citrine Wagtail
Motacilla cinerea
Grey Wagtail
Motacilla alba
White Wagtail
Motacilla maderaspatensis
White-browed Wagtail
Anthus rufulus
Paddyfield Pipit
Anthus campestris
Tawny Pipit
Anthus similis
Long-billed Pipit
Anthus trivialis
Tree Pipit
Anthus hodgsoni
Olive-backed Pipit
Schafstelze
Zitronenstelze
Gebirgsstelze
Bachstelze
Mamulastelze
Orientspornpieper
Brachpieper
Langschnabelpieper
Baumpieper
Waldpieper
FRINGILLIDAE: Finches
Carpodacus erythrinus
Carpodacus rodochroa
Chloris spinoides
Karmingimpel
Rosenbrauengimpel
Himalajagrünfink
Common Rosefinch
Pink-browed Rosefinch
Yellow-breasted Greenfinch
EMBERIZIDAE: Buntings, New World Sparrows and allies
Emberiza lathami
Crested Bunting
Emberiza cia
Rock Bunting
Emberiza stewarti
White-capped Bunting
Mammals
Macaca mulatta
Semnopithecus dussumieri
Semnopithecus hector
Semnopithecus schistaceus
Muntiacus vaginalis
Rusa unicolor
Axis axis
Boselaphus tragocamelus
Rhesus Monkey
Southern Plains Grey Langur
Tarai Grey Langur
Nepal Grey Langur
Northern Red Muntjac
Sambar
Chital
Nilgai
Haubenammer
Zippammer
Silberkopfammer
Rhesusaffe
Dussumier-Hanuman-Langur
Taria-Hanuman-Langur
Nepalesischer Hanuman-Langur
Indischer Muntjak
Sambar
Axishirsch
Nilgauantilope
Gazella bennettii
Naemorhedus goral
Sus scrofa
Canis aureus
Funambulus pennantii
Mus musculus
Pteropus giganteus
Chinkara
Himalayan Goral
Wild Boar
Golden Jackal
Five-striped Palm Squirrel
House Mouse
Indian Flying Fox
Indische Gazelle
Grauer Goral
Wildschwein
Goldschakal
Nördliches Palmenhörnchen
Hausmaus
Indischer Riesenflughund
Reptiles
Crocodylus palustris
Gavialis gangeticus
Pangshura tentoria
Mugger Crocodile
Indian Gharial
Yellow-bellied Tent Turtle
Sumpfkrokodil
Gangesgavial
Indische Dachschildkröte
River Lapwing and Mugger Crocodile, Chambal River
André Weiss Pryde
Switzerland
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In memory of Barry Levine