The Sundarbans National Park spans an expansive 4,262 sq. km in India, complemented by an even larger portion in Bangladesh, making it the largest Tiger Reserve and National Park in India. Situated within the world’s largest delta, formed by the convergence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, the Sundarbans is renowned as the world’s largest estuarine forest. Navigating through a landscape dominated by extensive tidal creeks and waterways, the primary mode of access and exploration is by motorized boat.
This unique habitat is the realm of the elusive swimming Tigers, inquisitive Fishing Cat, and Estuarine Crocodiles. The avian population includes coveted species such as the Brown-winged Kingfisher, Grey-headed Lapwing, Pallas’s Fish Eagle, Buffy Fish Owl, Lesser Adjutant, and perhaps the melodious Mangrove Whistler. With three full days dedicated to exploration, the itinerary encompasses a blend of private boat journeys, brief walks, and birdwatching from the numerous watchtowers strategically positioned within the park.
Birds of the Sundarbans
The main species of birds in Sunderban national park are:
- Small Minivet
- Black-hooded Oriole
- Mangrove Whistler
- Cinnamon Bittern
- Swamp francolin
- Grey-headed fishing eagle
- Brown fish owl
- Osprey
- Purple Sunbird
- Pale-billed Flowerpecker
- Loten’s Sunbird
- Striated Babbler
- Striped Tit-Babbler
- Brown-cheeked Fulvetta
- Lemon-rumped Warbler
- Brown-winged kingfisher
- Purple heron, egrets
- Asian open bill stork
- Greater adjutant stork
- Black-capped kingfisher
- Asian dowitcher
- Northern eagle owl
- Common Woodshrike
- Gull-billed Tern
- Common Flameback
- Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker
- Peregrine falcon White-collared kingfisher
- Northern Pintail White-bellied sea eagle
- White ibis
- Black-necked stork
- Green-backed heron
- Pallas’s fish eagle, Scaly-breasted Munia
- Tree Pipit
- Yellow Wagtail
- Baya Weaver
- House Sparrow
- Purple Sunbird
- Pale-billed Flowerpecker
- Loten’s Sunbird
- Striated Babbler
- Striped Tit-Babbler
- Brown-cheeked Fulvetta
- Lemon-rumped Warbler
- Indian Scimitar Babbler
- Ashy Prinia
- Red-whiskered Bulbul
- Asian Pied Starling
- Blue-throated Flycatcher
* Please note forest remain closed on Tuesday.
CALL – +91 9088694714 / Email – contact@sunderbannationalpark.com