THATTEKAD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
THATTEKAD WILDLIFE SANCTUARY This acclaimed sanctuary owes much of its fame to Dr. Salim Ali, the world renowned ornithologist, whose efforts were instrumental in its formation. Home to over 500 species of exotic birds amongst dense tropical evergreen and deciduous forests and scattered grasslands in the Ernakulam district of central Kerala, this 25 sq km bird sanctuary lies between two tributaries of the Periyar River. Vegetation of the sanctuary is mainly Teak, Rosewood and Mahogany. The avifauna of the sanctuary includes Crimson Throated Barbet, White Breasted Water Hen, Bee Eater, Sunbird, Shrike, Black Winged Kite, Night Heron, Falcon, Grey Jungle Fowl, Hornbill , Ceylon Frog Moth, Rose-Billed Roller and Blue Winged Parakeet. The sanctuary also supports a huge variety of reptiles along with Elephant, Tiger, Jungle Cat, Dhole, Bison, Sambar and Wild Boar. Accessibility : At a distance of 71kms northeast of Kochi, the sanctuary is approached by road. Accommodation : There a...