Bird walk at Dihing-Patkai National Park, Assam

Name: Bird walk at Dihing-Patkai National Park, Assam
Start: 2026-03-01T07:00:00+05:30
End: 2026-03-01T09:00:00+05:30

About Dihing-patkai National park

Spread across approximately 234 sq. km in eastern Assam, Dihing Patkai National Park protects one of India’s last remaining stretches of lowland tropical rainforest. Often called the “Amazon of the East,” this evergreen forest forms part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot and is characterized by towering Hollong trees, dense bamboo thickets, cane brakes, and lush undergrowth nourished by high annual rainfall. The park’s terrain of rolling hills, riverine patches, and swampy tracts supports extraordinary biodiversity, including Asian Elephants, Clouded Leopards, Hoolock Gibbons, and a rich diversity of butterflies, reptiles, and amphibians, making it one of Northeast India’s most ecologically significant landscapes.

For birdwatchers, Dihing Patkai is a paradise. The forest echoes with the calls of hornbills, barbets, woodpeckers, drongos, and leafbirds, while rare and endemic species thrive in its dense canopy. Its complex habitat structure supports both resident rainforest specialists and migratory visitors, offering immersive birding experiences in pristine surroundings. However, the park faces ongoing threats from coal mining in surrounding areas, habitat fragmentation, illegal logging, and infrastructure expansion. Continued conservation efforts, responsible ecotourism, and community engagement are vital to safeguarding this rainforest treasure, ensuring that Dihing Patkai remains a stronghold for Assam’s remarkable wildlife heritage.

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Common birds of Dihing-patkai National park

The rainforest canopy and shadowy undergrowth burst into life with an extraordinary cast of birds that define the magic of Northeast India. Jewel-toned species like the Blue-winged Leafbird, Black-throated Sunbird, and Scarlet Minivet flash through the treetops, while the striking Red-headed Trogon sits silently in the dim forest interior, a true prize for any birder. Mixed hunting flocks often reveal Velvet-fronted Nuthatches, Nepal Fulvettas, Gray-headed Canary Flycatchers, and the vibrant Sultan Tit moving energetically through the canopy. The rhythmic calls of Blue-throated and Lineated Barbets echo across the forest, occasionally joined by the resonant notes of the Hill Myna and the bright presence of the Black-hooded Oriole. On the forest floor, Kalij Pheasants and Red Junglefowl move cautiously through dense cover, while streamsides may surprise observers with the elegant Spotted Forktail. Adding to this spectacle are the dramatic forms of the Brown Hornbill gliding above the canopy, the Greater Yellownape hammering into tree trunks, and the Racket-tailed Drongo performing its acrobatic aerial sallies. The elusive Lesser Coucal skulks in thick vegetation, and the Asian Emerald Dove slips quietly along forest paths. From the nectar-seeking Streaked Spiderhunter to the softly colored Small Niltava, each species contributes to the rainforest’s layered symphony of color, movement, and sound, making every walk through these forests an unforgettable birding experience.