ANHINGIDAE
Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster
On 18-04 2 exx at Sultanpur.
A total of 14 exx on 3 dates in Kaziranga.
On 09-05 1 ex at Dibru-Saikhowa
ARDEIDAE
Little Egret Egretta garzetta
Small numbers in the Assam lowlands and up to 10 exx daily at Kaziranga and Dibru-Saikhowa.
Great Egret Casmerodius albus
As previous species.
Intermediate Egret Egretta intermedius
Single birds at Kaziranga and 4 exx on 09-05 at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Eastern Cattle Egret Bubulcus coromandus
Commonly encountered in the plains of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Grey Heron Ardea cinerea
On 18-04 a few at Sultanpur
A single bird on 1-05 in Kaziranga.
Purple Heron Ardea purpurea
One or two birds daily at Kaziranga.
On 09-05 a single bird at Dibru-Saikhowa.
On 18-04 a few at Sultanpur
Indian Pond-Heron Ardeola grayii
Up to 20 exx daily in the plains of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Black-crowned Night-Heron Nycticorax nycticorax
On 18-04 3 exx at Sultanpur.
On 02-05 heard near our hotel, Kaziranga
On 08-05 2 exx Tinsukia and on 09-05 a single bird at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Striated Heron Butorides striatus
On 09-05 6 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa
Black Bittern Dupeter flavicollis
On 09-05 2 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa
Cinnamon Bittern Ixobrychus cinnamomeus
On 01-05 a single bird near Tezpur
On 09-05 10 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Yellow Bittern Ixobrychus sinensis
On 09-05 15 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
CICONIIDAE
Asian Openbill Anastomus oscitans
On 19-04 20+ between Guwahati-Tezpur.
Up to 50 exx daily at Kaziranga.
On 09-05 4 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala
On 18-04 2 exx at Sultanpur
Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus
On 02-05 2 exx at Kaziranga.
Black-necked Stork Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus
On 18-04 1 ex at Sultanpur.
A total of 10 exx on 3 dates at Kaziranga.
Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus
On 19-04 10 exx at the Guwahati rubbish dump and a few on transit to Tezpur.
Up to 10 exx daily at Kaziranga.
On 04-05 1 ex near Rohing.
On 09-05 1 ex at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Greater Adjutant Leptoptilos dubius
On 19-04 30+ at the Guwahati rubbish Dump.
On 03-05 2 exx between Kaziranga-Tinsukia.
THRESKIORNITHIDAE
Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus
On 18-04 1 ex at Sultanpur
Black-headed Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus
A few at Sultanpur
On 02-05 1 ex at Kaziranga
Indian Black (Red-naped) Ibis Pseudibis papillosa
On 18-04 3 exx at Sultanpur.
ANATIDAE
Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus
On 22-04 3 exx migrating over the road to the Sela Pass.
Fulvous Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna bicolor
On 04-05 and 08-05 up to 30 exx along the Brahmaputra.
On 09-05 10+ at Dibru-Saikhowa
Lesser Whistling-Duck Dendrocygna javanica
Common at Kaziranga, along the Brahmaputra and Dibru-Saikhowa.
Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea
On 22-04 8 exx along the road to the Sela Pass.
On 25-04 3 exx at the Sela Pass.
Up to 10 exx daily at Kaziranga.
Comb Duck Sarkidiornis melanotis
On 18-04 20+ at Sultanpur.
Garganey Anas querquedula
4 exx at Sultanpur.
Northern Pintail Anas acuta
On 09-05 1 at Dibru-Saikhowa
Northern Shoveler Anas clypeata
2 exx at Sultanpur.
Indian Spot-billed Duck Anas poecilorhyncha
Up to 10 exx along the Brahmaputra on 04 and 08-05.
On 09-05 10 ex at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Cotton Pygmy-Goose Nettapus coromandelianus.
A total of 7 exx on 2 dates at Kaziranga.
ACCIPITRIDAE
Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus
On 1-05 2 exx Kaziranga.
On 09-05 1 ex Dibru-Saikhowa
Black Kite Milvus migrans
Rather scarce. Common on 19-04 at the Guwahati rubbish dump.
Small numbers in the Assam plains and a total of 17 exx on 3 dates in the Mishmi Hills. (On 07-05 10 exx)
Black-eared Kite Milvus lineatus
A few identified at the Guwahati rubbish dump.
Shikra Accipiter badius
Single birds on 02 and 03-05 in Kaziranga.
[Besra Accipiter virgatus]
On 08-05 probably this species at Mishmi.
Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentiles
On 08-05 1 ex Mishmi Hills.
Sparrowhawk accipiter nisus
On 27-04 1 ex near Lama Camp.
Crested Goshawk Accipiter trivirgatus
On 27-04 1 ex and on 28-04 2 exx Eaglenest area.
Himalayan Buzzard Buteo burmanicus
2 single birds in the Dirang area.
On 25-04 2 exx. near Lama Camp.
Oriental Honey-Buzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus
On 18-04 2 exx at Sultanpur.
On 02-05 a single bird at Kaziranga.
On 06-04 6 exx and on 08-04 4 exx at the Mishmi Hills.
Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela
A total of 3 exx in the Kaziranga area.
On 05-05 a single bird at Mishmi.
On 10-05 a single bird near Tinsukia.
Rufous-bellied Eagle Lophotriorchis kienerii
On 27-04 1 imm. above Bhompu, Eaglenest.
Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus
On 18-04 1 ex at Sultanpur.
Mountain Hawk-Eagle Nisaetus nipalensis
A total of 4 exx on 4 dates at Eaglenest.
On 06-05 1 ex at Mishmi Hills.
Changeable Hawk-Eagle Nisaetus limnaeetus
A total of 6 exx on 3 dates at Kaziranga.
Black Eagle Ictinaetus malayensis
Single birds on 2 dates in the Dirang area.
Daily up to 4 sightings in the Eaglesnest area.
Single birds daily at Mishmi Hills.
Grey-headed Fish-Eagle Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus
A total of 10 exx on 3 dates at Kaziranga.
Pallas¡¯s Fish-Eagle Haliaeetus leucoryphus
Single birds on 3 dates at Kaziranga.
White-rumped Vulture Gyps bengalensis
A single bird on 09-05 at Dibru-Saikhowa was the only observation.
Slender-billed Vulture Gyps tenuirostris
A group of 15 exx on 09-05 at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Himalayan Griffon Vulture Gyps himalayensis
On 05-05 1 ex and on 08-05 2 exx at the Mayodia Pass, Mishmi.
FALCONIDAE
Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus
On 25-04 1 ex on transit from Dirang to Lama Camp.
On 09-05 3 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Oriental Hobby Falco severus
On 09-05 1 ex at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Amur Falcon Falco amurensis
On 07-05 possibly this species lower slopes of Mishmi Hills.
On 08-05 1 ex passed by at close range over our lodge at Mishmi.
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus
On 08-05 1 ex Mishmi Hills.
PHASIANIDAE
Grey Francolin Francolinus pondicerianus
A few observed at Sultanpur on 18-04.
Swamp Francolin Francolinus gularis
A total of 6 exx on 3 dates at kaziranga. Some nice views.
Snow Partridge Lerwa lerwa
On 24-04 at least 6 exx right at the Sela Pass (4200 m.)
Some great views in the scope.
Hill Partridge Arborophila torqueola
Commonly heard at Eaglenest and Mishmi.
On 24-04 1 ex Dirang area h.
Chestnut-breasted Partridge Arborophila mandelii
Regularly heard at Eaglenest and Mishmi Hills.
On 29-04 I got great views of one bird after a joint action of the entire
crew. This species is considered Vulnerable by Birdlife International.
Rufous-throated Partridge Arborophila rufogularis
Heard at Eaglenest and Mishmi Hills.
Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus
Heard at the lower part of the Eaglenest area.
Heard and seen daily at Kaziranga.
On 10-05 heard at Digboi.
Himalayan Monal Lophophorus impejanus
On 24-04 1 ex observed in the scope at The Sela Pass.
Grey Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron bicalcaratum
On 28 and 30-04 heard at Eaglenest. Mainly around the Sessni area.
Kalij Pheasant Lophura leucomelanos
A total of 10 exx on 3 dates at Eaglenest.
On 04-05 1 ex at Mishmi Hills.
Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus
Observed at Sultanpur.
TURNICIDAE
Barred Buttonquail Turnix suscicator
On 09-05 2 exx flushed at Dibru-Saikhowa
GRUIDAE
Sarus Crane Grus antigone
On 18-04 1 pair at Sultanpur.
RALLIDAE
Black-tailed Crake Amaurornis bicolour
On 20-04 nice views in the scope of 1 bird in the Sangti Valley.
Several more birds were heard.
White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus
Observed at Kaziranga.
Brown Crake Amaurornis akool
On 18-04 1 ex at Sultanpur.
Watercock Gallicrex cinerea
On 09-05 1 ex flew by at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Grey-headed Swamphen Porphyrio poliocephalus
On 03-05 20+ between Kaziranga and Tinsukia.
Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus
On 02-05 1 ex at Kaziranga.
On 03-05 20+ between Kaziranga and Tinsukia.
Observed at Sultanpur.
Common Coot Fulica atra
Observed at Sultanpur.
JACANIDAE
Pheasant-tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus placidus
On 09-05 10+ at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Bronze-winged Jacana Metopidius indicus
On 19-04 3 exx between Guwahati and Tezpur.
Daily up to 10 at Kaziranga.
On 09-05 a few at Dibru-Saikhowa.
GLAREOLIDAE
Small Pratincole Glareola lacteal
On 01-05 4 exx on transit between Eaglenest and Kaziranga
CHARADRIIDAE
Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus
Regularly observed in the Assam plains.
Pacific Golden Plover Pluvialis fulva
On 08-05 50+ on sandbanks at the Brahmaputra river crossing.
Lesser Sandplover Charadrius mongolus
On 08-05 10+ on sandbanks at the Brahmaputra river crossing.
Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius
On 08-05 4 exx on sandbanks at the Brahmaputra river crossing.
Long-billed Plover Charadrius placidus
On 20-04 1 ex along the river in the Sangti valley.
SCOLOPACIDAE
Common Greenshank Tringa nebualaria
Single birds at Kaziranga, along the Brahmaputra and Dibru-Saikhowa.
Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus
On 18-04 1 ex at Sultanpur.
On 02-05 3 exx at Kaziranga.
Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola
On 18-04 10+ at Sultanpur
Common Redshank Tringa totanus
On 01-05 a single bird at Kaziranga.
On 04-05 a group of 10 exx along the Brahmaputra.
On 09-05 2 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
On 04-05 4 exx and on 08-05 2 exx along the Brahmaputra.
On 09-05 5 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Temminck's Stint Calidris temminckii
On 02-05 1 ex at Kaziranga.
RECURVIROSTRIDAE
Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus
On 18-04 10+ at Sultanpur.
ROSTRATULIDAE
Greater Painted Snipe Rostratula benghalensis
On 09-05 1 ex at Dibru-Saikhowa
LARIDAE
Brown-headed Gull Larus brunnicephalus
On 08-05 20+ along the Brahmaputra.
STERNIDAE
Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida
On 03-05 4 exx at Kaziranga
On 09-05 30+ at Dibru-Saikhowa.
COLUMBIDAE
Snow Pigeon Columba leuconota
On 24-04 3 exx at the Sela Pass.
Speckled Wood Pigeon Columba hodgsonii
On 06-05 15 exx upper part of Mishmi Hills.
Ashy Wood Pigeon Columba pulchricollis
On 26-04 1 ex near Lama Camp.
Oriental Turtle Dove Streptopelia orientalis
Daily recorded in the Dirang area.
Red-collared Dove Streptopelia tranquebarica
On 01-05 1 ex Kaziranga.
On 09-05 recorded in small numbers at Dibru-Saikhowa.
On 10-05 4 exx at Digboi.
Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis
Observed throughout.
Collared Dove Streptopelia decaocto
On 18-04 observed at Sultanpur.
Barred Cuckoo-Dove Macropygia unchall
On 26-04 1 ex Eaglenest Pass.
On 29-04 5 exx between Bhompu and Sessni.
Single birds on 2 dates in the Mishmi Hills.
Emerald Dove Chalcophaps indica
Single birds Sangti Valley, Eaglenest, Kaziranga, Mishmi Hills + Digboi.
Pin-tailed Green-Pigeon Treron apicauda
Twice a single bird at Eaglenest below Sesni/Khellong.
Orange-breasted Green-Pigeon Treron bicinctus
On 09-05 1 pair at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Wedge-tailed Green-Pigeon Treron sphenurus
Single birds on 2 dates at Eaglenest.
Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon Treron phoenicopterus
Common at Sultanpur and up to 5 exx daily at Kaziranga.
3 exx. on 2 dates at the Mishmi Hills.
Green Imperial Pigeon Ducula aenea
Observed in small numbers at Kaziranga and Dibru-Saikhowa.
Mountain Imperial Pigeon Ducula badia
A total of 16 exx on 3 dates in the Eaglenest area.
PSITTACIDAE
Blossom-headed Parakeet Psittacula roseate
A total of 6 exx on 2 dates at Kaziranga.
Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri
Common at Sultanpur.
A few observed at Kaziranga.
Alexandrine Parakeet Psittacula eupatria
Daily 5 to 10 exx at Kaziranga.
On 09-05 4 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Red-breasted Parakeet Psittacula alexandri
Common at Kaziranga. On 10-05 10+ at Digboi.
CUCULIDAE
Large Hawk Cuckoo Cuculus sparverioides
Recorded on 16 dates. Many heard and at least 5 exx seen well.
Whistling (Hodgson¡¯s) Hawk Cuckoo Cuculus nisicolor
Heard on 4 dates in the Eaglenest area. On 28-04 excellent and close views of 1 bird.
Also heard on 2 dates in the Mishmi Hills.
Indian Cuckoo Cuculus micropterus
Heard on 15 dates and twice actually seen.
Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus
Heard on 15 dates and at least 9 birds seen.
Himalayan(Oriental) Cuckoo Cuculus saturatus
Heard on 13 dates and at least 3 exx seen.
Lesser Cuckoo Cuculus poliocephalus
Heard on 10 dates and Stijn was the only one who saw it.
Asian Emerald Cuckoo Chrysococcyx maculates
On 30-04 4 exx below Khellong, Eaglenest.
On 06-05 1 ex Mishmi Hills.
Plaintive Cuckoo Cacomantis merulinus
On 03-05 1 ex at the entrance of Kaziranga.
Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo Surniculus lugubris
On 02-05 4 exx at Kaziranga.
Commonly heard at the lower part of Mishmi Hills and at least 5 seen well.
Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopaceus
Common in the lowlands.
Green-billed Malkoha Rhopodytes tristis
On 03-05 1 ex at Kaziranga.
On 10-05 1 ex at Digboi.
Lesser Coucal Centropus bengalensis
A few at Kaziranga and Dibru-Saikhowa.
Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis
More common than previous species.
STRIGIDAE
Mountain Scops-Owl Otus spilocephalus
Heard on 4 nights in the Bhompu area, Eaglenest.
Brown Wood-Owl Strix leptogrammica
On 27-04 1 ex flushed between Khellong and Bhompu.
Himalayan Wood-Owl Strix nivicola
On 26/27-04 heard near Lama camp.
Collared Owlet Glaucidium brodiei
Heard on 10 dates throughout this trip.
Asian Barred Owlet Glaucidium cuculoides
Twice a single bird at Kaziranga.
On 05-05 1 ex at Mishmi Hills and on 10-05 1 ex at Digboi.
Spotted Owlet Athene brama
On 18-04 2 exx at Sultanpur.
On 01-05 2 exx Kaziranga and on 08-05 1 ex near Roing.
PODARGIDAE
Hodgson¡¯s Frogmouth Batrachostomus hodgsoni
On 28-05 1 ex spotlighted below Khellong, Eaglenest.
CAPRIMULGIDAE
Grey Nightjar Caprimulgus jotaka
Heard every night at our hotel in Dirang and at Lama camp.
In the early morning of 24-04 we had 2 exx in the headlights of our car
near Dirang.
APODIDAE
Himalayan Swiftlet Collocalia brevirostris
On 25-05 a large flock (100+) near Dirang.
A total of 18 exx on 3 dates in the Mishmi Hills.
Little Swift Apus affinis
On 19-04 10 exx near Guwahati.
Pacific (Fork-tailed) Swift Apus pacificus
Recorded on 7 dates, mainly in the Dirang and Eaglenest area.
White-throated Needletail Hirundapus caudacutus
On 29-04 3 exx between Bhompu and Sessni, Eaglenest.
Silver-backed Needletail Hirundapus cochinchinensis
On 27-07 6 exx Eaglenest.
On 04 and 05-05 10 and 4 exx at the Mishmi Hills.
Asian Palm-Swift Cypsiurus balasiensis
On 19-02 2 exx near Guwahati and a few daily at Kaziranga.
On 08-05 5 exx near the Brahmaputra.
On 09-05 10 exx Dibru-Saikhowa.
TROGONIDAE
Red-headed Trogon Harpactes erythrocephalus
On 28 and 30-04 1 ¡â lower down Eaglesnest area.
On 04-05 1 ex heard at lower part of Mishmi Hills and on 07-05 1 ¡â seen at Mishmi Hills.
Ward's Trogon Harpactes wardi
Great views of a very responsive female along the Mandala Road on 21-04.
On 27-04 another female was seen between Lama Camp and Bhompu.
On 07-05 and 08-05 1 pair was observed at Mishmi Hills. (2250 m.alt.)
ALCEDINIDAE
White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis
Regularly encountered in the Assam lowland areas.
Crested Kingfisher Ceryle lugubris
On 25-04 2 exx along a river between Dirang and Lama camp.
On 28 and 30-04 2 exx along the Doimara River, Eaglenest area.
Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis
Single birds at Kaziranga and on 09-05 5 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Blyth's Kingfisher Alcedo herculus
On 30-04 1 ex along the Doimara River. (700 m.alt.)
This bird was seen briefly perched on a rock in the river and later flew
upstream.
Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis
1 ex near Guwahati and single birds along the Brahmaputra and Digboi.
MEROPIDAE
Little Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
Single birds at Kaziranga.
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater Merops leschenaultia
A total of 7 exx on 3 dates at Kaziranga.
Blue-tailed Bee-eater Merops philippinus
A total of 5 exx on 2 dates at Kaziranga.
Blue-bearded Bee-eater Nyctiornis athertoni
Twice a single bird at Kaziranga.
CORACIIDAE
Black-billed Roller Coracias affinis
Common in the Assam plains.
Dollarbird Eurystomus orientalis
Twice a single bird at Kaziranga.
UPUPIDAE
Common Hoopoe Upupa epops
Common at Sultanpur.
BUCEROTIDAE
Oriental Pied Hornbill Anthracoceros albirostris
On 10-05 1 ex at Digboi.
Great Pied Hornbill Buceros bicornis
On 20-04 1 ex near Nameri.
On 28-04 2 exx below Khellong.
On 02-05 1 ex Kaziranga.
Rufous-necked Hornbill Aceros nipalensis
A total of 17 exx on 3 dates in the Eaglenest area. Some great views.
Wreathed Hornbill Aceros undulates
On 28-04 2 exx along the Diomara River, Eaglenest area.
Indian Grey Hornbill Tockus birostris
On 18-04 2 exx at Sultanpur.
CAPITONIDAE
Great Barbet Megalaima virens
Commonly recorded in the hill areas. Heard almost daily and regularly seen as well.
Lineated Barbet Megalaima lineate
On 19-04 1 ex seen at a roadside stop between Guwahati and Tezpur.
Heard and seen at Kaziranga, Dibru-Saikhowa and 1 at Digboi.
Golden-throated Barbet Megalaima franklinii
Recorded on 5 days at Eaglesnest and on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Some birds gave excellent views.
Blue-throated Barbet Megalaima asiatica
On 28-04 2 exx around 700m. in the Eaglenest area.
Heard and seen at Kaziranga, Dibru-Saikhowa and Digboi.
On 07-05 4 exx lower area of Mishmi Hills.
Coppersmith Barbet Megalaima haemacephala
Common at Sultanpur.
Recorded daily at Kaziranga and also heard at Dibru-saikhowa and Digboi.
PICIDAE
Speckled Piculet Picumnus innominatus
On 07-05 1 ex lower part of Mishmi Hills.
White-browed Piculet Sasia ochracea
On 30-04 2 exx Eaglenest.
On 07-05 1 ex at Mishmi Hills.
Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker Dendrocopus canicapillus
On 01-05 1 ex Kaziranga.
Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker Dendrocopos macei
On 02-05 3 exx at Kaziranga.
Rufous-bellied Woodpecker Dendrocopos hyperythrus
On 21-04 1 ex and on 23-04 2 exx along the Mandala Road, Dirang area.
Darjeeling Woodpecker Dendrocopos darjellensis
Single birds observed on 3 dates at Eaglenest.
Single birds observed on 2 dates in the Mishmi Hills.
Rufous Woodpecker Microptemus brachyurus
On 04-05 1 ex at Mishmi Hills.
Streak-throated Woodpecker Picus xanthopygaeus
Single birds on 3 dates at Kaziranga.
Lesser Yellownape Picus chlorolophus
On 01-05 1 ex at Kaziranga.
On 10-05 1 ex at Digboi.
Grey-faced (headed) Woodpecker Picus canus ssp. hessei
On 30-04 heard Eaglenest area.
Single birds seen on 2 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Black-rumped Flameback Dinopium benghalense
On 18-04 2 exx Sultanpur.
On 19 and 20-04 single birds on transit between Guwahati-Tezpur and
Tezpur to Tenga.
On 03-05 1 ex near Kaziranga.
Greater Flameback Chrysocolaptes lucidus
On 30-04 1 ex at the river Doimara, Eaglenest area.
Bay Woodpecker Blythipicus pyrrhotis
Regularly heard and also 4 seen on 2 dates in the Eaglenest area.
Heard and twice a single bird seen at Mishmi Hills.
Pale-headed Woodpecker Cecinulus grantia
On 20-04 one male gave great views between Tezpur and Dirang.
On 07-05 another ex. was seen at Mishmi Hills.
EURYLAIMIDAE
Long-tailed Broadbill Psarisomus dalhousiae
On 29-04 2 exx and on 30-04 3 exx at Eaglenest.
PITTIDAE
Blue-naped Pitta Pitta nipalensis
On 02-05 a pair of this enigmatic species gave superb views in a gulley in
a tea garden near Kaziranga. The male was perched in full view for 30
seconds at a distance of less than 10 meters.! Highlight of the trip.
On 03-05 a female was photographed from the jeep on a track in
Kaziranga, during a game drive in the park.
ALAUDIDAE
Bengal Bushlark Mirafra assamica
On 19-04 2 exx at the Guwahati Rubbish Dump.
Oriental Skylark Alauda gulgula
On 04-05 2 exx along the shore of the Brahmaputra.
HIRUNDINIDAE
Grey-throated Sand Martin Riparia chinensis
Common at Kaziranga and Dibru-Saikhowa.
Also observed on transit in the lowlands and along the Brahmaputra.
Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica
Up to 10 exx at Kaziranga.
Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii
Observed at Sultanpur.
Nepal House-Martin Delichon nipalense
On 22 and 24-04 20+ along the road to the Sela Pass.
MOTACILLIDAE
Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea
On 20-04 2 ex. near Dirang.
On 27-04 1 ex Eaglenest area.
Citrine Wagtail Motacilla citreola ssp. citreola
A single bird at Guwahati Rubbish Dump.
A total of 10 exx on 3 dates at Kaziranga.
On 09-05 7 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa
Black-backed (Tibetan) Citrine Wagtail Motacilla citreola ssp.calcarata
On 03-05 1 ex at Kaziranga.
On 09-05 1 ex at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Himalayan Wagtail Motacilla alba ssp.alboides
On 20-04 2 ex. along the river at the Sangti Valley.
On 24-04 2 exx along the road to the Sela Pass.
White Wagtail Motacilla alba ssp.dukhunensis
On 04-05 1 ex along the Brahmaputra River.
Paddyfield Pipit Anthus rufulus
On 19-04 2 exx near Guwahati.
A few at Kaziranga and on 08-05 2 exx along the Brahmaputra.
Olive-backed Pipit Anthus hodgsoni
Observed throughout the trip.
Rosy Pipit Anthus roseatus
On 20-04 10 exx at the Sangti Valley.
On 22 and 24-04 5 to 10 exx in fields along the road to the Sela Pass.
On 04-05 3 exx near the Brahmaputra.
CAMPEPHAGIDAE
Large Cuckoo-Shrike Coracina macei
Single birds on 2 dates in Kaziranga.
Black-winged Cuckoo-Shrike Coracina melaschistos
On 25-04 2 exx near Lama Camp, Eaglenest.
On 06 and 07-05 a total of 3 exx Mishmi Hills.
Large Woodshrike Tephrodornis gularis
On 07-05 1 ex Mishmi Hills.
Bar-winged Flycatcher-Shrike Hemipus picatus
On 28-04 2 exx between Sessni and Khellong.
Small Minivet Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
On 18-04 3 exx at Sultanpur.
Grey-chinned Minivet Pericrocotus solaris
On 21-04 2 exx near Dirang.
Single birds seen on 3 dates at Eaglenest.
Long-tailed Minivet Pericrocotus ethologus
Observed in the Dirang area. A total of 20 exx on 4 dates.
On 25-04 10 exx near Lama Camp.
On 05-06 1 ex Mishmi Hills.
Short-billed Minivet Pericrocotus brevirostris
On 21-04 4 exx along the Mandala Road, Dirang area.
On 30-04 1 ex near Bhompu.
A total of 4 exx on 2 dates Mishmi Hills.
Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus speciosus
On 27 and 29-04 a few at the lower stretches of Eaglenest.
Daily a few in the Kaziranga area.
On 07-05 2 exx lower part of Mishmi Hills.
PYCNONOTIDAE
Striated Bulbul Pycnonotus striatus
Single birds along the Mandala Road, Dirang area.
Common and daily recorded at Eaglesnest.
A total of 13 exx on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Black-crested Bulbul Pycnonotus flaviventris
On 02-05 1 ex Kaziranga.
Red-whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus
A few near Tezpur on 20-04.
Common near Kaziranga, Dibru-Saikhowa and Digboi.
Also recorded at lower elevations Mishmi Hills.
Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer
Commonly recorded. Seen on 15 days.
White-throated Bulbul Alophoixus flaveolus
On 28-04 1 ex near Khellong and on 30-04 2 exx Doimara
river, Eaglenest area.
On 02-05 6 exx tea garden Kaziranga.
On 07-05 3 exx lower part of Mishmi Hills.
Ashy Bulbul Hemixos flavala
On 07-05 2 exx lower part of Mishmi Hills.
Mountain Bulbul Hypsipetes mcclellandii
Daily up to 10 exx at Eaglenest.
Himalayan Black Bulbul Hypsipetes leucocephalus
Common in the hilly regions. Recorded on 15 dates.
CHLOROPSEIDAE
Orange-bellied Leafbird Chloropsis hardwickii
On 29 and 30-04 4 and 1 ex between Bhompu and Sessni, Khellong.
A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
CINCLIDAE
Brown Dipper Cinclus pallasi
On 22-04 2 exx above Dirang on the way to Sela Pass.
On 30-04 a single bird observed along the Doimara River, Eaglenest.
TROGLODYTIDAE
Winter Wren Troglodytes troglodytes ssp.nipalensis
On 22-04 heard at Sela Pass. On 24-04 at least 6 exx seen at the Sela
Pass (4200 m.alt.). This is the dark nipalensis race.
PRUNELLIDAE
Alpine Accentor Prunella collaris
On 22 and 24-04 3 and 6 exx at the Sela Pass.
Rufous-breasted Accentor Prunella strophiata
A total of 9 exx on 4 dates in the Dirang area.
TURDIDAE
Blue-capped Rock Thrush Monticola cinclorhynchus
A total of 4 exx on 3 dates in the Dirang area.
On 01-05 1 ex Eaglenest.
Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush Monticola rufiventris
A total of 23 exx on 8 dates in the hilly regions.
Plain-backed Thrush Zoothera mollissima
On 24-04 1 pair at the Sela Pass.
Small-billed Scaly Thrush Zoothera dauma
On 21-04 2 exx. along the Mandala Road.
White-collared Blackbird Turdus albocinctus
A total of 13 exx on 3 dates in the Dirang area, mainly along the Mandala
Road.
Grey-winged Blackbird Turdus boulboul
A total of 4 exx on 2 dates along the Mandala Road, Dirang area.
Blue Whistling-Thrush Myophonus caeruleus
Common in the Dirang area, Eaglenest and Mishmi Hills.
Lesser Shortwing Brachypteryx leucophrys ssp.nipalensis
On 29-04 2 exx seen between Bhompu and Sessni.
Also heard on 2 more dates.
On 05-05 1 ex observed at Mishmi Hills.
White-browed Shortwing Brachypteryx Montana
On 26 and 27-04 a male was seen in the area around Eaglenest Pass.
Heard on 2 dates at Mishmi Hills
Rusty-bellied Shortwing Brachypteryx hyperythra
On 06-05 1 ex observed at Mishmi Hills.
On 07-05 1 ex and on 08-05 2 different birds were heard.
[Gould's Shortwing Heteroxenicus stellatus]
On 25-04 Peter Lobo briefly saw this species just below Lama Camp.
We did not succeed in taping it in.
CISTICOLIDAE
Zitting Cisticola Cisticola juncidis
On 19-04 2 exx near Guwahati.
A few at Kaziranga and common at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Plain Prinia Prinia inornata
On 18-04 a few at Sultanpur.
On 01-05 1 ex at Kaziranga.
Black-throated Prinia Prinia atrogularis ssp.atrogularis
This is a split from the Hill Prinia Prinia superciliarus
Daily a few seen and heard at Eaglenest.
Ashy Prinia Prinia socialis ssp.stewarti
On 02-05 2 exx At Kaziranga
Grey-breasted Prinia Prinia hodgsonii
On 02-05 2 exx at Kaziranga.
On 08-05 10 exx in the Brahmaputra area.
Yellow-bellied Prinia Prinia flaviventris ssp.flaviventris
On 02 and 03-05 3/4 exx at Kaziranga.
On 09-05 10 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
SYLVIIDAE
Chestnut-headed Tesia Tesia castaneocoronata
On 22-04 heard along the Sela Pass road.
On 26 and 27-04 2 and 3 exx seen at Eaglenest. Regularly heard.
On 05-05 1 ex seen at Mishmi Hills.
Slaty-bellied Tesia Tesia olivea
Seen and heard on 3 dates at Eaglenest. Perfect views.
On 07-05 1 ex observed at Mishmi Hills.
Grey-bellied Tesia Tesia cyaniventer
Only heard on 3 dates at Eaglenest.
Heard and one seen in the Mishmi Hills.
Hume's Bush Warbler Cettia (acanthizoides) brunnescens
On 23-04 1 ex seen near the pass of Mandala Road, Dirang.
On 26-04 heard and on 27-04 great views of 1 ex. near Eaglenest Pass.
Brownish-flanked Bush Warbler Cettia fortipes
Recorded on 14 dates. Dirang area, Eaglenest and Mishmi Hills.
Grey-sided Bush Warbler Cettia brunnifrons ssp.muroides
Heard on 6 dates and on 21-04 1 ex seen well along the Mandala Road.
On 05-05 1 ex at Mishmi Hills.
Russet Bush Warbler Bradypterus mandelli
Single birds on 2 dates seen along the Mandala Road.
On 22-04 1 ex observed along the Sela Pass road. A few more heard.
Indian Reed Warbler Acrocephalus brunnescens
On 03-05 1 ex at Kaziranga.
On 08-05 1 ex near the Brahmaputra.
Thick-billed Warbler Phragmaticola aedon
On 01-05 1 ex at Kaziranga.
Mountain Tailorbird Orthotomus cuculatus
Heard on 2 dates in the Dirang area.
Heard and 1 seen on 3 dates in the Eaglenest area.
Daily heard and a few seen at Mishmi Hills.
Common Tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
On 19-04 2 exx near Guwahati.
On 10-05 1 ex at Digboi.
Dark-necked Tailorbird Orthotomus atrogularis
On 10-05 1 ex at Digboi.
Tickell's Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus affinis
On 20-04 2 exx near Dirang.
On 21-04 5 exx along the Mandala Road.
On 07-05 1 ex Mishmi Hills.
Buff-barred Warbler Phylloscopus pulcher
A total of 7 exx on 2 dates along the Sela pass road.
On 27-04 a single bird at Eaglenest.
On 05-05 a single bird at Mishmi Hills.
Mandelli's Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus (humei) mandellii
On 23-04 heard along the Mandala Road.
Ashy-throated Warbler Phylloscopus maculipennis
A total of 5 exx on 2 dates along the Mandala Road.
A total of 7 exx on 3 dates in the Eaglenest area.
On 05-05 2 exx at Mishmi Hills.
(Simla) Lemon-rumped Warbler Phylloscopus chloronotus ssp.chloronotus
A total of 5 exx on 2 dates along the Mandala and Sela Pass road.
On 27-04 a single bird at Eaglenest.
Greenish Warbler Phylloscopus trochiloides ssp.trochiloides
Single birds on 2 dates in the Mishmi Hills.
Large-billed Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus magnirostris
Regularly heard along the Mandala and Sela Pass road. 2 exx seen well.
On 05-05 1 ex seen at Mishmi Hills.
(Southern) Blyth's Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus reguloides
Common.Recorded on 10 dates in the Dirang area, Eaglenest and Mishmi.
Yellow-vented Warbler Phylloscopus cantator
On 30-04 2 exx between Sessni and Khellong.
On 07-05 3 exx seen at Mishmi Hills.
Grey-hooded Warbler Phylloscopus xanthoschistos
Single birds seen along the Mandala Road and Eaglenest (2 dates)
Whistler's Warbler Seicercus whistleri
Recorded on 8 dates along the Mandala/Sela Pass road, Eaglenest and
the higher areas of Mishmi Hills. Locally common.
Grey-cheeked Warbler Seicercus poliogenys
A total of 26 exx on 4 dates at Eaglenest.
A total of 20 exx on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Chestnut-crowned Warbler Seicercus castaniceps
On 21-04 a single bird along the Mandala Road.
On 25 and 28-04 a single bird at Eaglenest.
Rufous-faced Warbler Abroscopus albogularis
On 30-04 2 exx below Khellong. Eaglenest area.
On 07-05 1 ex Mishmi Hills.
Yellow-bellied Warbler Abroscopus superciliaris
A single bird at Eaglenest and Mishmi Hills.
Black-faced Warbler Abroscopus schisticeps ssp.flavimentalis
On 21-04 6 exx and on 23-04 2 exx along the Mandala Road.
On 24-04 1 ex along the Sela Pass road.
On 25-04 4 exx near Lama Camp. Eaglenest.
A total of 7 exx on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Broad-billed Warbler Tickellia hodgsoni
On 21-04 2 exx along the Mandala Road.
On 30-04 a single bird between Sessni and Khellong.
A total of 3 ex. on 2 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Striated Grassbird Megalurus palustris
On 19-04 3 exx near Guwahati and a single bird at Kaziranga on 01-05.
On 04 and 08-05 2 exx and 10 exx near the Brahmaputra.
On 09-05 10+ at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Lesser Whitethroat Sylvia curruca
On 18-04 1 ex at Sultanpur.
MUSCICAPIDAE
Dark-sided Flycatcher Muscicapa sibirica
Regularly recorded in the Dirang area (Mandala Road), Eaglenest and 1
ex. at Mishmi Hills on 07-05. A total of 23 exx on 8 dates.
Ferruginous Flycatcher Muscicapa ferruginea
Single birds on 27 and 29-04 at Eaglenest, near Bhompu and Sessni.
Slaty-backed Flycatcher Ficedula hodgsonii
On 21-04 1 ex along the Mandala Road.
Orange-gorgetted Flycatcher Ficedula strophiata
A total of 14 exx in the Dirang area, mainly along the Mandala Road.
On 05-05 2 exx Mishmi Hills.
Red-throated Flycatcher Ficedula albicilla
Twice a male near Sessni, Eaglenest.
White-gorgetted Flycatcher Ficedula monileger
On 28-04 1 ex between Sessni ¨C Khellong.
On 06-05 1 ex. Mishmi Hills.
Little Pied Flycatcher Ficedula westermanni
A total of 6 exx on 4 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Ultramarine Flycatcher Ficedula superciliaris
A total of 6 exx on 3 dates in the Dirang area, mainly along Mandala
Road. On 25-04 1 ex near Lama Camp.
Slaty-blue Flycatcher Ficedula tricolor
A total of 4 exx on 3 dates in the Dirang area.
Sapphire Flycatcher Ficedula sapphire
On 25-04 great views of a ¡á near Lama Camp.
On 27-04 a ¡á near Bhompu.
Verditer Flycatcher Eumyias thalassina
Common in the hilly regions. Recorded on 13 dates.
Large Niltava Niltava grandis
On 27-04 1 male near Bhompu.
On 05 and 06-05 2 exx at Mishmi Hills
Small Niltava Niltava macgrigoriae
On 28-04 2 exx near Sessni.
A total of 7 exx on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Rufous-bellied Niltava Niltava sundara
Single birds on 6 dates in the Dirang area and Eaglenest.
On 06-05 4 exx Mishmi Hills.
Tickell's Blue Flycatcher
On 04 and 07-05 2 singing ¡á¡á lower part of Mishmi Hills.
Pale-chinned Flycatcher Cyornis poliogenys
On 01-05 1 ex heard at Kaziranga.
Pale Blue Flycatcher Cyornis unicolor
A total of 7 exx on 3 dates in the area between Bhompu and Khellong.
On 07-05 1 ex Mishmi Hills.
Blue-throated Flycatcher Cyornis rubeculoides
On 27-04 1 ex Eaglenest.
Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher Culicicapa ceylonensis
Single birds along the Mandala Road.
A total of 10 exx on 3 dates at Eaglenest.
On 05-05 2 ex at Mishmi Hills.
Bluethroat Luscinia svecica
On 18-04 4 exx at Sultanpur.
Indian Blue Robin Luscinia brunnea
On 20-04 1 male near Dirang and on 22-04 1 male along the Sela Pass road.
On 24-04 heard along the Sela Pass road.
Golden Bush-Robin Tarsiger chrysaeus
A total of 5 exx. on 2 dates along the Sela Pass road.
On 23-04 1 ex. along the Mandala road.
White-browed Bush-Robin Tarsiger indicus
On 23-04 twice a female along the Mandala Road.
On 26-04 heard and on 27-04 1 near Bhompu, Eaglenest area.
Oriental Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis
Scattered observations in the lowlands.
White-rumped Shama Copsychus malabaricus
On 07-05 1 ex at Mishmi Hills.
On 10-05 2 exx at Digboi.
Indian Robin Saxicoloides fulicata
On 18-04 a few at Sultanpur.
Hodgson's Redstart Phoenicurus hodgsoni
On 21-04 1 ex along the Mandala Road.
Blue-fronted Redstart Phoenicurus frontalis
A total of 10 exx on 3 dates in the Dirang area.
White-capped Redstart Chaimarrornis leucocephalus
A total of 11 exx in the Dirang area. Also on transit in the mountains.
White-bellied Redstart Hodgsonius phaenicuroides
On 30-04 superb views of a male near Khellong, Eaglenest area. Rare.
Plumbeous Redstart Rhyacornis fuliginosus
As for White-capped Redstart.
White-tailed Robin Cinclidium leucurum
Regularly heard in the Dirang area and Eaglenest.
On 21-04 1 ex seen along the Mandala Road.
On 07-05 heard Mishmi Hills and on 05 and 08-05 1 ex seen.
Blue-fronted Robin Cinclidium frontale
Regularly heard along the Mandala Road, Eaglenest and Mishmi Hills.
On 21-04 1 ex taped in along the Mandala Road which gave brief but
good views. On 27-04 astonishing views of a singing ¡á just above Bhompu.
Grandala Grandala coelicolor
On 22-04 good views of at least 4 exx (3 males + 1 female) of this most wanted
species right at the Sela Pass.
On 24-04 again 4 birds in the same area.
Slaty-backed Forktail Enicurus immaculatus
A total of 5 exx on 2 dates in the Eaglenest area.
Spotted Forktail Enicurus maculates
On 20-04 2 exx near Dirang.
On 28-04 1 ex Eaglenest.
Purple Cochoa Cochoa purpurea
On 27-04 we observed a male between Eaglenest Pass and Bhompu. (finally)
We had good views in the scope.
On 05 and 08-05 heard at Mishmi Hills.
Siberian Stonechat Saxicola maura
On 18-04 2 exx at Sultanpur.
Pied Bushchat Saxicola caprata
On 18-04 observed at Sultanpur.
Jerdon's Bushchat Saxicola jerdoni
On 09-05 a pair at Dibru-Saikhowa gave great views.
Grey Bushchat Saxicola ferrea
Daily up to 6 exx In the Dirang area.
RHIPIDURIDAE
White-throated Fantail Rhipidura albicollis
Small numbers recorded on 8 dates in the hill region.
Yellow-bellied Fantail Rhipidura hypoxantha
Up to 10 exx daily in the Dirang area (Mandala Road) and Eaglenest.
TIMALIIDAE
Bhutan Laughingthrush Trochalopteron imbricatum
A total of 31 exx on 8 dates in the Dirang and Eaglenest area.
Scaly Laughingthrush Trochalopteron subunicolor
A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Eaglenest.
Blue-winged Laughingthrush Trochalopteron squamatus
Heard on 3 dates at Eaglesnest. Single birds seen on 26 and 27-04.
On 30-04 2 exx seen near Sessni.
Single birds seen on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Chestnut-crowned (Red-headed Laughingthrush)
Trochalopteron erythrocephalus nigrimentum
A total of 24 exx on 6 dates in the Dirang and Eaglesnest area.
On 05 and 06-05 2 exx and 1 ex at Mishmi Hills.
Black-faced Laughingthrush Trochalopteron affinis
A total of 14 exx on 4 dates along the Mandala and Sela Pass road.
Rufous-chinned laughingthrush Lanthocincla rufogularis
The mystery laughingthrush heard and tape recorded on 29-04 below
Bhompu, turned out to be this species
Spotted Laughingthrush Lanthocincla ocellata
On 21-04 a single bird along the Mandala Road.
On 23-04 fantastic, close views of a pair, next to the road, Mandala pass.
On 24-04 a single bird along the Sela Pass Road.
Chestnut-backed Laughingthrush Dryonastes nuchalis
On 10-05 good views of a single bird at Digboi.
Rufous-necked Laughingthrush Dryonastes ruficollis
On 02-05 3 exx tea garden near Kaziranga.
On 08-05 1 ex in scrub along the Brahmaputra.
On 09-05 2 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa and on 10-05 10 exx at Digboi.
Grey-sided Laughingthrush Dryonastes caerulatus
On 21-04 2 exx. and on 23-04 1 ex along the Mandala Road.
On 24-04 a single bird along the Sela Pass road.
A total of 6 exx on 2 dates at Eaglenest area.
A total of 7 exx at 2 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Striated Laughingthrush Grammatoptila striata
A total of 8 exx on 3 dates at Eaglenest.
A total of 11 exx on 4 dates at Mishmi Hills.
White-throated Laughingthrush Garrulax albogularis
Single birds on 2 dates along the Mandala Road.
On 24-04 3 exx along the Sela Pass Road.
On 27-04 4 exx between Lama Camp and Bhompu.
White-crested Laughingthrush garrulax leucolophus
Heard a few times at Eaglenest. A total of 9 exx on 2 dates.
On 07-05 5 exx at Mishmi Hills.
Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush Garrulax monileger
On 30-04 4 exx near Khellong, Eaglnest.
Heard on 2 dates at Mishmi Hills.
On 10-05 6 exx at Digboi.
Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush Garrulax pectoralis
On 28-04 1 ex seen between Bhompu and Sessni, Eaglenest.
Crimson-faced Liocichla Liocichla phoenicea
On 20-04 1 ex. near Dirang.
A total of 5 exx. on 3 dates at Eaglesnest. Below Bhompu.
Heard on 2 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Bugun Liocichla Liocichla bugunorum
In the afternoon of 25-04 1 ex briefly seen in a gully near Lama Camp.
In the morning of 26-04 great views of a vocal pair in the same area.
Later a different bird was observed nearby.
Abbott's Babbler Malacocincla abbotti
On 09-05 2 exx Dibru-Saikhowa.
Puff-throated Babbler Pellorneum ruficeps
On 02 and 03-05 2 exx at the Mishmi Hills.
Marsh Babbler Pellorneum palustre
On 09-05 we heard several birds and glimpsed 2 exx, before I had
extremely close views of 1 bird in the grasslands of Dibru-Saikhowa.
White-browed Scimitar Babbler Pomatorhinus schisticeps
On 02-04 twice heard in the tea garden, Kaziranga.
Streak-breasted Scimitar Babbler Pomatorhinus ruficollis
Regularly heard in the Dirang area (Mandala Road and Sela Pass Rd.) and
on 23-4 I saw 2 exx along the Mandala Rd.
Also heard at Eaglesnest and a total of 7 exx seen on 3 dates in this area.
Heard on 05-5 and a single bird seen on 06-05 at Mishmi Hills.
Large Scimitar Babbler Pomatorhinus hypoleucos
On 29-04 1 ex observed between Bhompu and Sessni, Eaglenest.
On 07-05 heard at Mishmi Hills.
Coral-billed Scimitar Babbler Pomatorhinus ferruginosus
On 30-04 briefly heard at Eaglenest.
Heard on 07 and 08-05 at Mishmi Hills. Too far unfortunately.
Red-billed Scimitar Babbler Pomatorhinus ochraceiceps
On 28 and 30-04 single birds seen at Eaglenest.
On 04-05 3 exx and on 07-05 2 exx in a bamboo patch, Mishmi Hills.
We had good and lengthy views in the scope.
Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler Xiphirhynchus superciliaris
On 21-04 1 bird gave good views at Mandala Pass.
Twice heard at Eaglenest.
On 05-05 heard at Mishmi Hills and on 07-05 superb, close views of a very
responsive bird at Mishmi Hills.
Long-billed Wren-Babbler Rimator malacoptilus
On 28-04 excellent views of this species below Bhompu, Eaglenest area.
Also heard on 2 other dates.
Streaked Wren-Babbler Napothera brevicaudata
On 30-04 1 ex heard at Eaglenest.
Scaly-breasted Wren-Babbler Pnoepyga albiventer
On 21-04 heard along the Mandala Rd.
Pygmy Wren-Babbler Pnoepyga pusilla
Commonly heard at Eaglenest and Mishmi Hills. Several birds seen well.
Sikkim Wedge-billed Wren Babbler Sphenocichla humei
On 29-04 1 ex seen very well at Eaglenest.
Cachar Wedge-billed Wren Babbler Sphenocichla roberti
Single birds were seen on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills. One bird even perched
right in the open on a rock, just next to the road.
Rufous-throated Wren Babbler Spelaeornis caudatus
Recorded on 4 dates in the Eaglenest area. Twice a single bird gave good views.
Mishmi Wren Babbler Speleaornis badeigularis
This enigmatic species was seen on 2 consecutive days in the Mishmi Hills.
The second day I was able to take some photo¡¯s of this species.
Bar-winged Wren Babbler Speleaornis troglodytoides
A very responsive pair was observed on 21-04 at Mandala pass.
Also heard on 26-04 in the Eaglenest area.
Spotted Wren Babbler Speleaornis formosus
On 26-04 1 ex was briefly heard at Eaglenest but did not respond.
On 06-05 great views of a very responsive bird at Mishmi Hills.
Rufous-capped Babbler Stachyris ruficeps
Recorded on 10 dates on this trip.
Golden Babbler Stachyris chrysaea
A total of 30+ exx on 3 dates at Eaglenest.
A total of 7 exx on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Grey-throated Babbler Stachyris nigriceps
On 28-04 heard near Khellong. Eaglesnest area.
Pin-striped Tit Babbler Macronous gularis
Daily heard at Kaziranga and Dibru-Saikhowa.
On 10-05 1 ex observed at Digboi.
Chestnut-capped Babbler Timalia pileata
On 02-05 4 exx at Kaziranga.
On 09-05 2 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Yellow-eyed Babbler Chrysomma sinense
On 02-05 1 ex. at Kaziranga.
Jerdon's Babbler Chrysomma altirostre
On 09-05 1 ex seen well at Dibru-Saikhowa. A few more were heard.
Slender-billed Babbler Turdoides longirostris
On 02-05 4 exx at Kaziranga. More were heard but very skulky.
Striated Babbler Turdoides earlei
On 01-05 5 exx and on 02-05 2 exx at Kaziranga
On 09-05 4 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Large Grey Babbler Turdoides malcolmi
On 18-04 a flock at Sultanpur.
Jungle Babbler Turdoides striatus
On 18-04 observed at Sultanpur.
Fire-tailed Myzornis Myzornis pyrrhoura
On 24-04 extended views of a ¡á along the upper part of the Sela Pass
Road.
Silver-eared Mesia Leiothrix argentauris
On 20-04 2 exx between Tezpur and Dirang.
A total of 30+ on 3 dates in the area below Bhompu, Eaglenest area.
On 07-05 5 exx Mishmi Hills.
Red-billed Leiothrix Leiothrix lutea
On 21-04 2 exx and on 23-04 1 ex along the Mandala Rd.
A total of 5 exx on 3 dates in the upper part (above Bhompu) of
Eaglenest.
Himalayan Cutia Cutia nipalensis
On 25-05 5 exx near Lama Camp, Eaglenest.
Also heard on another 3 dates in the Eaglesnest area and on 30-04 we
observed another 2 exx between Bhompu and Sessni.
On 04-05 heard and on 06-05 4 exx seen at Mishmi Hills.
Black-headed Shrike-Babbler Pteruthius rufiventer
On 26-04 we taped in a male, which gave exceptional fine and close views.
White-browed Shrike-Babbler Pteruthius flaviscapis
On 21-04 a pair along Mandala Rd.
On 26 and 27-04 heard at Eaglenest and on 29-04 2 exx seen.
A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Green Shrike-Babbler Pteruthius xanthochlorus
Single birds seen on 21 and 23-04 along Mandala Rd.
On 26-04 3 exx at Eaglenest and heard on 27-04.
Black-eared Shrike-Babbler Pteruthius melanotis
A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Eaglenest.
Single birds on 05 and 07-05 at Mishmi Hills.
Indian White-hooded Babbler Gampsorhynchus rufulus
On 28-04 heard at Eaglenest and on 30-04 2 exx of this bamboo loving
species seen well near Khellong.
On 04-05 2 exx and on 07-05 4 exx in a large bamboo patch, Mishmi Hills.
Rusty-fronted Barwing Actinodura egertoni
On 21-04 2 exx along the Mandala Rd. and on 24-04 2 exx Sela Pass Rd.
A total of 25 exx on 3 dates in the Eaglenest area.
A total of 17 exx on 4 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Streak-throated Barwing Actinodura waldeni ssp.deflaensis
On 26-04 1 ex. and 27-04 4 exx at Eaglenest.
Blue-winged Siva Siva cyanouroptera ssp.cyanouroptera
On 21-04 5 exx along the Mandala Rd.
A total of 17 exx on 6 dates in the Eaglenest area.
On 05-05 4 exx at Mishmi Hills
Chestnut-tailed Minla Minla strigula ssp.yunnanensis
A total of 25 exx on 4 dates in the Dirang area.
A total of 26 exx on 3 dates in the Eaglenest area.
On 05-05 4 exx at Mishmi Hills.
Red-tailed Minla Minla ignotincta
On 21-04 5 exx and on 23-04 2 exx along Mandala rd.
A total of 8 exx on 3 dates in the Eaglenest area.
Golden-breasted Fulvetta Alcippe chrysotis ssp.chrysotis
On 21-04 6 exx and on 23-04 4 exx along the Mandala Rd.
A total of 10 exx on 3 dates in the Eaglenest area.
On 05-05 2 exx at Mishmi Hills.
Yellow-throated Fulvetta Alcippe cinerea
A total of 45 exx on 4 dates in the Eaglenest area.
A total of 50+ on 4 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Rufous-winged Fulvetta Alcippe castaneceps
A total of 21 exx on 5 dates in the Eaglenest area.
On 05-05 4 exx at Mishmi Hills.
Ludlow¡¯s (Brown-throated) Fulvetta Alcippe ludlowi
A total of 12 exx on 4 dates in the Dirang area.
On 26-04 a single bird near Eaglenest pass.
On 05-05 a single bird at Mishmi Hills.
Manipur Fulvetta Alcippe manipurensis
On 05-05 3 exx of this restricted species near Mayodia Pass, Mishmi.
Nepal Fulvetta Alcippe nipalensis ssp.nipalensis
A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at Eaglenest.
A total of 4 exx on 2 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Rufous-backed Sibia Heterophasia annectens
A total of 6 exx on 3 dates at Eaglenest.
On 07-05 2 exx at Mishmi Hills.
Long-tailed Sibia Heterophasia picaoides
Up to 20 exx daily in the lower parts of the Eaglenest areas.
Beautiful Sibia heterophasia pulchella ssp.nigroaurita
Common. Recorded on 15 dates on this trip.
Striated Yuhina Yuhina castaniceps ssp.rufigenis
On 07-05 4 exx at Mishmi Hills
White-naped Yuhina Yuhina bakeri
A total of 8 exx on 3 dates at Eaglenest. All below Bhompu/Sessni.
A total of 19 exx on 4 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Whiskered Yuhina Yuhina flavicollis
Recorded on 11 dates in the Dirang area, Eaglenest and Mishmi Hills
Stripe-throated Yuhina Yuhina gularis ssp.gularis
A total of 13 exx on 2 dates in the Dirang area.
A total of 6 exx on 2 dates at Eaglenest.
On 05-05 4 exx. at Mishmi Hills.
Rufous-vented Yuhina Yuhina occipitalis
A total of 50+ on 4 dates in the Dirang area.
A total of 16 exx on 2 dates at Eaglenest.
Black-chinned Yuhina Yuhina nigrimenta
A total of 13 exx on 4 dates in the Eaglenest area.
PARADOXORNITHIDAE
Brown Parrotbill Cholornis unicolor
On 26-04 fantastic views of 2 exx near Eaglenest Pass.
Black-breasted Parrotbill Paradoxornis flavirostris
On 09-05 a few heard and at least 2 different bird seen.
One bird gave excellent views eventually.
Black-throated Parrotbill Paradoxornis nipalensis
On 23-04 2 exx along the Mandala Rd.
On 27-04 2 exx Eaglenest and on 30-04 50+(!!) near Khellong.
On 05-05 4 exx Mishmi Hills.
Greater Rufous-headed Parrotbill Psittiparus ruficeps
On 25-04 1 ex and on 30-04 2 exx Eaglenest.
On 04-05 3 exx at Mishmi Hills.
Lesser Rufous-headed Parrotbill Psittiparus atrosuperciliaris
On 20-04 5 exx during a road stop between Tezpur and Dirang.
On 30-04 2 exx at Eaglenest.
On 07-5 2 exx at Mishmi Hills.
AEGITHALIDAE
Black-throated Tit Aegithalos concinnus
On 20-04 2 exx during a road stop between Tezpur and Dirang.
On 25-04 2 exx near Lama Camp, Eaglenest.
A total of 5 exx on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Rufous-fronted Tit Aegithalos iouschistos
On 22-04 2 exx along the Sela Pass Rd.
On 26-04 2 exx Eaglenest.
PARIDAE
Coal Tit Parus ater
A total of 6 exx on 3 dates in the Dirang area.
Grey-crested Tit Lophophanes dichrous ss.dichrous
On 23-04 4 exx along the Mandala Rd.
Rufous-vented Tit Parus rubiventris
On 22-04 4 exx along the Sela Pass rd.
Grey (Cinereous) Tit parus cinereus ssp.nipalensis
Up to 3 exx daily in the Kaziranga area.
On 09-05 2 exx Dibru-Saikhowa and on 10-05 4 exx at Digboi.
Green-backed Tit Parus monticolus
A total of 50 exx recorded on 8 dates in the Dirang and Eaglenest area.
Yellow-cheeked Tit Parus spilonotus
A total of 8 exx on 5 dates in the eaglesnest area.
A total of 11 exx on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Yellow-browed Tit Sylviparus modestus
On 21-04 1 ex along the Mandala Rd.
A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at Eaglenest.
On 05-05 2 exx at Mishmi Hills
Fire-capped Tit Cephalopyrus flammiceps
On 21-04 1 male along the Mandala Road. (Jan-Hein only)
Sultan Tit Melanochlora sultanea
A total of 22 exx on 3 dates lower part of the Eaglenest area.
SITTIDAE
White-tailed Nuthatch Sitta himalayensis
On 23-04 1 ex along the Mandala rd.
A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Eaglenest area.
On 05-05 1 ex at Mishmi Hills.
Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch Sitta cinnamoventris
On 30-04 2 exx at the viewpoint of the Doimara river, Eaglenest.
Beautiful Nuthatch Sitta Formosa
29 april was an exceptional day for this species. While birding along the
road between Bhompu to Sessni, Eaglenest, we observed no less than 7 birds.
On 06-05 we observed 2 exx at Mishmi Hills. Also heard the next day.
CERTHIIDAE
Rusty-flanked Treecreeper Certhia nipalensis
On 21-04 1 ex along the Mandala Rd.
NECTARINIIDAE
Purple Sunbird Nectarinia asiatica
On 18-04 a few at Sultanpur.
On 20-04 1 ex between Guwahati and Tezpur.
Mrs. Gould¡¯s Sunbird Aethopyga gouldiae ssp.isolata
Recorded on 7 dates in the Dirang and Eaglenest area.
Green-tailed Sunbird Aethopyga nipalensis ssp.nipalensis
Recorded on 12 dates. Very common in the Eaglenest Pass area.
Black-throated Sunbird Aethopyga saturate ssp.assamensis
On 20-04 a single bird between Tezpur and Dirang.
A total of 4 exx on 3 dates in the lower part of the Eaglenest area.
On 07-05 4 exx at Mishmi Hills.
Crimson Sunbird Aethopyga siparaja ssp.labecula
On 19-04 2 exx near Guwahati.
On 10-05 2 exx at Digboi.
Fire-tailed Sunbird Aethopyga ignicauda
On 22-04 at least 3 males and on 24/6 birds along the Sela Pass Rd.
Streaked Spiderhunter Arachnothera magna
On 20-04 3 exx between Tezpur and Dirang during a road stop.
A total of 12 exx on 4 dates at Eaglenest.
A total of 8 exx on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Little Spiderhunter Arachnothera longirostra
On 28-04 3 exx below Khellong.
DICAEIDAE
Yellow-bellied Flowerpecker Dicaeum melanoxanthum
On 21-04 a single bird along the Mandala Rd.
On 25-04 a single bird between Lama Camp and Bhompu, Eaglenest.
Yellow-vented Flowerpecker Dicaeum chrysorrheum
On 02-05 1 ex Kaziranga.
Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker Dicaeum cruentatum
A total of 4 exx on 2 dates at Kaziranga.
On 10-05 2 exx Digboi.
Fire-breasted Flowerpecker Dicaeum ignipectus
On 21-04 1 ex along the Mandala Rd.
A total of 8 exx on 5 dates at Eaglenest.
A total of 3 exx on 2 dates at Mishmi Hills.
ZOSTEROPIDAE
Oriental White-eye Zosterops palpebrosus
On 21-04 4 exx along the Mandala Rd.
A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Kaziranga.
ORIOLIDAE
Indian Oriole Oriolus kundoo
On 18-04 2 exx at Sultanpur.
Black-hooded Oriole Oriolus xanthornus
Twice a single bird observed at Kaziranga.
Maroon Oriole Oriolus traillii
A total of 7 exx observed on 3 dates at Eaglenest. More were heard.
On 08-05 3 exx at Mishmi Hills.
IRENIDAE
Asian fairy Bluebird Irene puella
On 28-04 2 exx at the Doimara river.
LANIIDAE
Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach ssp.tricolor
A total of 10 exx on 5 dates in the Dirang area.
Single birds near Bhompu and Lama Camp.
Grey-backed Shrike Lanius tephronotus
Twice a single bird along the road to Sela Pass. Lower area.
Twice a single bird near Bhompu.
A total of 4 exx.on 3 dates in the Mishmi Hills.
Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus
A single bird was present next to our lodge at Kaziranga.
On 04-05 1 ex near Roing.
On 10-05 3 exx. at Digboi.
DICRURIDAE
Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus ssp.albrictus
Common in the lowlands.
Ashy Drongo Dicrurus leucophaeus ssp.hopwoodi
Recorded in the Dirang and Eaglenest area.
Bronzed Drongo Dicrurus aeneus
A total of 11 exx on 3 dates in the lower parts of Eaglenest.
Crow-billed Drongo Dicrurus annectans
On 29-04 2 exx identified near Sessni.
Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo Dicrurus remifer
A total of 8 exx on 3 dates in the lower parts of Eaglenest
Hair-crested Drongo Dicrurus hottentottus
Observed on 2 dates at Kaziranga.
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo Dicrurus paradiseus ss. Grandis
On 02-05 1 ex Kaziranga.
On 04 2 exx and 08-05 1 ex lower part of Mishmi Hills.
ARTAMIDAE
Ashy Woodswallow Artamus fuscus
On 19-04 2 exx near Guwahati.
On 27-04 2 exx near Doimara River, Eaglenest area.
A few daily at Kaziranga.
On 09-05 4 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa and on 10-05 10 exx at Digboi.
CORVIDAE
Eurasian Jay Garrulus glandarius ssp.interstinctus
On 23-04 1 ex along the Mandala Rd.
Yellow-billed Blue-Magpie Urocissa flavirostris ssp. flavirostris
On 21-04 2 exx and on 13-04 1 ex along the Mandala Rd.
Heard on 2 dates at Eaglenest Pass.
On 05-05 2 exx at Mishmi Hills.
Common Green Magpie Cissa chinensis
Heard on 2 dates in the area below Sessni.
Rufous Treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda ssp.vagabunda
A total of 8 exx on 3 dates in the Kaziranga area.
On 09-05 2 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Grey Treepie Dendrocitta formosae ssp.himalayensis
On 21-04 4 exx along the Mandala Rd.
A total of 6 exx on 2 dates at Eaglenest.
On 08-05 3 exx at Mishmi Hills.
On 10-05 common at Digboi.
Collared Treepie Dendrocitta frontalis
Single birds on 04-05 and 08-05 at Mishmi Hills.
On 09-05 1 ex at Digboi.
Spotted Nutcracker Nucifraga caryocatactes ssp.macella
A total of 17 exx during 2 visits to Mandala Rd.
On 25 and 26-04 2 exx near Lama Camp, Eaglenest
Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax
A total of 10 exx during 2 visits to the Sela Pass area.
Alpine (Yellow-billed) Chough Pyrrhocorax graculus
On 24-04 1 ex along the Sela Pass Rd.
House Crow Corvus splendens
Observed in the lowlands
Eastern Jungle Crow Corvus (macrorhynchos) levaillanti
Observed in the Kaziranga area, near Tinsukia and Dibru-Saikhowa.
Large-billed Crow Corvus (macrorhynchos) japonensis
Daily observed in the Dirang area.
STURNIDAE
Common Hill Myna Gracula religiosa ssp.peninsularis
Single birds on 20-04 between Tezpur ¨C Dirang, on 01-05 near Kaziranga,
And on 10-05 near Digboi.
Jungle Myna Acridotheres fuscus
On 20-04 10+ between Tezpur and Dirang.
On 03-05 10+ between Kaziranga and Dibrugarh.
On 09-05 common at the edge of Dibru-Saikhowa.
White-vented Myna Acridotheres grandis
On 01 and 02-05 10+ Kaziranga area.
On 10-05 1 ex at Digboi.
Bank Myna Acridotheres ginginianus
On 03-05 2 exx between Kaziranga and Dibrugarh.
Common Myna Acridotheres tristis
Common in the lowland areas.
Asian Pied Starling Gracupica contra
Observed around Delhi, Guwahati, Kaziranga, Dibru-Saikhowa.
Chestnut-tailed Starling Sturnia malabarica
A total of 16 on 2 dates in the Kaziranga area.
On 04-05 4 exx and on 08-05 20 exx near Roing.
On 09-05 4 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
PLOCEIDAE
Eastern Baya Weaver Ploceus (philippinus) burmanicus
On 01-05 5 exx at Kaziranga.
On 09-05 4 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
ESTRILDIDAE
White-rumped Munia Lonchura striata ssp.acuticauda
On 07-05 7 exx and on 08-05 10 exx lower areas of Mishmi Hills.
On 09-05 4 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata ssp.subundulata
On 08-05 1 ex near Roing.
EMBERIZIDAE
Little Bunting Emberiza pusilla
On 20-04 1 ex at the Sangti Valley, Dirang.
Black-faced Bunting Emberiza spodocephala
On 09-05 at least 2 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
FRINGILLIDAE
Plain Mountain Finch Leucosticte nemoricola
On 23-04 50+ at Mandala Pass.
Common Rosefinch Carpodacus erythrinus ssp.roseatus
On 22-04 1 male along the Sela Pass Rd.
On 25-04 1 ex and on 26-04 10 exx Lama Camp, Eaglenest.
Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch Carpodacus thura
On 22 and 24-04 2 exx along the Sela Pass Rd.
Yellow-breasted Greenfinch Carduelis spinoides
On 25-04 20+ between Dirang and Munna.
Brown Bullfinch Pyrrhula nipalensis
On 21-04 2 exx along the Mandala Rd.
On 25-04 4 exx at Lama Camp, Eaglenest.
Grey-headed Bullfinch Pyrrhula erythaca
On 21-04 7 exx along the Mandala Rd.
Collared Grosbeak Mycerobas affinis
On 23-04 2 ¡á¡á along the Mandala Rd.
Spot-winged Grosbeak Mycerobas melanozanthos
On 27-04 1 ex at Eaglenest Pass.
Gold-naped Finch Pyrrhoplectes epaulette
A total of 6 exx on 3 dates in the Lama Camp area.
Crimson-browed Finch Propyrrhula subhimachala
On 21-04 1¡â along the Mandala Rd.
Scarlet Finch Haematospiza sipahi
On 25-04 1 female at Lama Camp.
On 06-05 2 males and on 07-05 1 pair at Mishmi Hills.
PASSERIDAE
House Sparrow Passer domesticus
A few observed in the Kaziranga area.
On 08-05 3 exx at Roing.
Sind Sparrow Passer pyrrhonotus
On 18-04 excellent views of a pair at Sultanpur.
Russet Sparrow Passer rutilans
On 20-04 10+ near Dirang.
On 23-04 4 exx along the Mandala Rd.
On 24-04 10+ along the Sela Pass Rd.
On 27-04 3 exx Eaglenest.
Tree Sparrow Passer montanus
Common in the lowlands.
A total of 476 recorded of which 10 species only heard
LIST OF OBSERVED MAMMALS
Compiled by Jan Hein van Steenis
Indian Elephant Elephas maximus
Heard at Eaglenest and seen daily at Kaziranga.
Rhesus Monkey Macaca mulatta
2 exx at Bhalukpong and 1 ex at Tezpur
Assamese Macaque Macaca assamensis
1 ex at Kohora and a single at Mishmi Hills
Arunachal Macaque Macaca munzala
A total of 6 exx (5+1) on 2 dates at Eaglenest
Western Hoolock Gibbon Hylobates hoolock
Mishmi Hills: many heard, 2 males and 1 female seen
Himalayan Striped Squirrel Tamiops mcclellandii
Mandala Road, Dirang
Orange-bellied Himalayan Squirrel Dremomys lokriah
Mandala Road, Dirang
Himalayan Hoary-bellied Squirrel callosciurus pygerythus
A single one at Eaglenest
Indian Rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis
Common at Kaziranga.
Dhole (Asiatic wild dog) Cuon alpinus
1 on the track at Eaglenest.
Wild Boar Sus scrofa
A few at Kaziranga
Nilgau Boselaphus tragocemelus
A few at Sultanpur
Hog Deer Axis porcinus
Common at Kaziranga
Swamp Deer (Barasingha) Cervus duvaucelii
Common at Kaziranga
Sambar Cervus unicolor
A single at Kaziranga
Indian Muntjac (Barking Deer) Muntiacus muntjak
Heard once at Eaglenest
2 exx at Digboi
Water Buffalo Bubalus bubalis
Common at Kaziranga and Dibru-Saikhowa
Bharal (Blue Sheep) Pseudois nayaur
2 exx at the Sela Pass.
