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 SelaPass.
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 KestrelFalco tinnunculus
On 25-04 1 ex on transit from Dirang to Lama Camp.
On 09-05 3 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Oriental HobbyFalco severus
On 09-05 1 ex at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Amur FalconFalco 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 FalconFalco peregrinus
On 08-05 1 ex Mishmi Hills.
PHASIANIDAE
Grey FrancolinFrancolinus pondicerianus
A few observed at Sultanpur on 18-04.
Swamp FrancolinFrancolinus gularis
A total of 6 exx on 3 dates at kaziranga. Some nice views.
Snow PartridgeLerwa lerwa
On 24-04 at least 6 exx right at the SelaPass (4200 m.)
Some great views in the scope.
Hill PartridgeArborophila torqueola
Commonly heard at Eaglenest and Mishmi.
On 24-04 1 ex Dirang area h.
Chestnut-breasted PartridgeArborophila 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 PartridgeArborophila rufogularis
Heard at Eaglenest and Mishmi Hills.
Red JunglefowlGallus gallus
Heard at the lower part of the Eaglenest area.
Heard and seen daily at Kaziranga.
On 10-05 heard at Digboi.
Himalayan MonalLophophorus impejanus
On 24-04 1 ex observed in the scope at The Sela Pass.
Grey Peacock-PheasantPolyplectron bicalcaratum
On 28 and 30-04 heard at Eaglenest. Mainly around the Sessni area.
Kalij PheasantLophura leucomelanos
A total of 10 exx on 3 dates at Eaglenest.
On 04-05 1 ex at Mishmi Hills.
Indian PeafowlPavo cristatus
Observed at Sultanpur.
TURNICIDAE
Barred ButtonquailTurnix suscicator
On 09-05 2 exx flushed at Dibru-Saikhowa
GRUIDAE
Sarus CraneGrus antigone
On 18-04 1 pair at Sultanpur.
RALLIDAE
Black-tailed CrakeAmaurornis bicolour
On 20-04 nice views in the scope of 1 bird in the SangtiValley.
Several more birds were heard.
White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus
Observed at Kaziranga.
Brown CrakeAmaurornis akool
On 18-04 1 ex at Sultanpur.
WatercockGallicrex cinerea
On 09-05 1 ex flew by at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Grey-headed SwamphenPorphyrio poliocephalus
On 03-05 20+ between Kaziranga and Tinsukia.
Common MoorhenGallinula 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 JacanaHydrophasianus placidus
On 09-05 10+ at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Bronze-winged JacanaMetopidius 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 PratincoleGlareola lacteal
On 01-05 4 exx on transit between Eaglenest and Kaziranga
CHARADRIIDAE
Red-wattled LapwingVanellus indicus
Regularly observed in the Assam plains.
Pacific Golden PloverPluvialis fulva
On 08-05 50+ on sandbanks at the Brahmaputra river crossing.
Lesser SandploverCharadrius mongolus
On 08-05 10+ on sandbanks at the Brahmaputra river crossing.
Little Ringed PloverCharadrius dubius
On 08-05 4 exx on sandbanks at the Brahmaputra river crossing.
Long-billed PloverCharadrius placidus
On 20-04 1 ex along the river in the Sangti valley.
SCOLOPACIDAE
Common GreenshankTringa nebualaria
Single birds at Kaziranga, along the Brahmaputra and Dibru-Saikhowa.
Green SandpiperTringa ochropus
On 18-04 1 ex at Sultanpur.
On 02-05 3 exx at Kaziranga.
Wood SandpiperTringa glareola
On 18-04 10+ at Sultanpur
Common RedshankTringa 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 SandpiperActitis 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 StintCalidris temminckii
On 02-05 1 ex at Kaziranga.
RECURVIROSTRIDAE
Black-winged StiltHimantopus himantopus
On 18-04 10+ at Sultanpur.
ROSTRATULIDAE
Greater Painted SnipeRostratula benghalensis
On 09-05 1 ex at Dibru-Saikhowa
LARIDAE
Brown-headed GullLarus brunnicephalus
On 08-05 20+ along the Brahmaputra.
STERNIDAE
Whiskered TernChlidonias hybrida
On 03-05 4 exx at Kaziranga
On 09-05 30+ at Dibru-Saikhowa.
COLUMBIDAE
Snow PigeonColumba leuconota
On 24-04 3 exx at the SelaPass.
Speckled Wood PigeonColumba hodgsonii
On 06-05 15 exx upper part of Mishmi Hills.
Ashy Wood PigeonColumba pulchricollis
On 26-04 1 ex near Lama Camp.
Oriental Turtle DoveStreptopelia orientalis
Daily recorded in the Dirang area.
Red-collared DoveStreptopelia 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 DoveStreptopelia chinensis
Observed throughout.
Collared DoveStreptopelia decaocto
On 18-04 observed at Sultanpur.
Barred Cuckoo-DoveMacropygia unchall
On 26-04 1 ex EaglenestPass.
On 29-04 5 exx between Bhompu and Sessni.
Single birds on 2 dates in the Mishmi Hills.
Emerald DoveChalcophaps indica
Single birds SangtiValley, Eaglenest, Kaziranga, Mishmi Hills + Digboi.
Pin-tailed Green-PigeonTreron apicauda
Twice a single bird at Eaglenest below Sesni/Khellong.
Orange-breasted Green-PigeonTreron bicinctus
On 09-05 1 pair at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Wedge-tailed Green-PigeonTreron sphenurus
Single birds on 2 dates at Eaglenest.
Yellow-footed Green-PigeonTreron phoenicopterus
Common at Sultanpur and up to 5 exx daily at Kaziranga.
3 exx. on 2 dates at the Mishmi Hills.
Green Imperial PigeonDucula aenea
Observed in small numbers at Kaziranga and Dibru-Saikhowa.
Mountain Imperial PigeonDucula badia
A total of 16 exx on 3 dates in the Eaglenest area.
PSITTACIDAE
Blossom-headed ParakeetPsittacula roseate
A total of 6 exx on 2 dates at Kaziranga.
Rose-ringed ParakeetPsittacula krameri
Common at Sultanpur.
A few observed at Kaziranga.
Alexandrine ParakeetPsittacula 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 CuckooCuculus sparverioides
Recorded on 16 dates. Many heard and at least 5 exx seen well.
Whistling (Hodgson¡¯s) Hawk CuckooCuculus 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 CuckooCuculus micropterus
Heard on 15 dates and twice actually seen.
Common CuckooCuculus canorus
Heard on 15 dates and at least 9 birds seen.
Himalayan(Oriental) CuckooCuculus saturatus
Heard on 13 dates and at least 3 exx seen.
Lesser CuckooCuculus poliocephalus
Heard on 10 dates and Stijn was the only one who saw it.
Asian Emerald CuckooChrysococcyx maculates
On 30-04 4 exx below Khellong, Eaglenest.
On 06-05 1 ex Mishmi Hills.
Plaintive CuckooCacomantis merulinus
On 03-05 1 ex at the entrance of Kaziranga.
Square-tailed Drongo-CuckooSurniculus lugubris
On 02-05 4 exx at Kaziranga.
Commonly heard at the lower part of Mishmi Hills and at least 5 seen well.
Asian KoelEudynamys scolopaceus
Common in the lowlands.
Green-billed MalkohaRhopodytes tristis
On 03-05 1 ex at Kaziranga.
On 10-05 1 ex at Digboi.
Lesser CoucalCentropus bengalensis
A few at Kaziranga and Dibru-Saikhowa.
Greater CoucalCentropus sinensis
More common than previous species.
STRIGIDAE
Mountain Scops-OwlOtus spilocephalus
Heard on 4 nights in the Bhompu area, Eaglenest.
Brown Wood-OwlStrix leptogrammica
On 27-04 1 ex flushed between Khellong and Bhompu.
Himalayan Wood-OwlStrix nivicola
On 26/27-04 heard near Lama camp.
Collared OwletGlaucidium brodiei
Heard on 10 dates throughout this trip.
Asian Barred OwletGlaucidium cuculoides
Twice a single bird at Kaziranga.
On 05-05 1 ex at Mishmi Hills and on 10-05 1 ex at Digboi.
Spotted OwletAthene 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 FrogmouthBatrachostomus hodgsoni
On 28-05 1 ex spotlighted below Khellong, Eaglenest.
CAPRIMULGIDAE
Grey NightjarCaprimulgus 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 SwiftletCollocalia brevirostris
On 25-05 a large flock (100+) near Dirang.
A total of 18 exx on 3 dates in the Mishmi Hills.
Little SwiftApus affinis
On 19-04 10 exx near Guwahati.
Pacific (Fork-tailed) SwiftApus pacificus
Recorded on 7 dates, mainly in the Dirang and Eaglenest area.
White-throated NeedletailHirundapus caudacutus
On 29-04 3 exx between Bhompu and Sessni, Eaglenest.
Silver-backed NeedletailHirundapus cochinchinensis
On 27-07 6 exx Eaglenest.
On 04 and 05-05 10 and 4 exx at the Mishmi Hills.
Asian Palm-SwiftCypsiurus 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 TrogonHarpactes 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 TrogonHarpactes 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 KingfisherHalcyon smyrnensis
Regularly encountered in the Assam lowland areas.
Crested KingfisherCeryle lugubris
On 25-04 2 exx along a river between Dirang and Lama camp.
On 28 and 30-04 2 exx along the DoimaraRiver, Eaglenest area.
Pied KingfisherCeryle rudis
Single birds at Kaziranga and on 09-05 5 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Blyth's KingfisherAlcedo herculus
On 30-04 1 ex along the DoimaraRiver. (700 m.alt.)
This bird was seen brieflyperched on a rock in the river and later flew
upstream.
Common KingfisherAlcedo atthis
1 ex near Guwahati and single birds along the Brahmaputra and Digboi.
MEROPIDAE
Little Green Bee-eaterMerops orientalis
Single birds at Kaziranga.
Chestnut-headed Bee-eaterMerops leschenaultia
A total of 7 exx on 3 dates at Kaziranga.
Blue-tailed Bee-eaterMerops philippinus
A total of 5 exx on 2 dates at Kaziranga.
Blue-bearded Bee-eaterNyctiornis athertoni
Twice a single bird at Kaziranga.
CORACIIDAE
Black-billed RollerCoracias affinis
Common in the Assam plains.
DollarbirdEurystomus orientalis
Twice a single bird at Kaziranga.
UPUPIDAE
Common HoopoeUpupa epops
Common at Sultanpur.
BUCEROTIDAE
Oriental Pied HornbillAnthracoceros albirostris
On 10-05 1 ex at Digboi.
Great Pied HornbillBuceros bicornis
On 20-04 1 ex near Nameri.
On 28-04 2 exx below Khellong.
On 02-05 1 ex Kaziranga.
Rufous-necked HornbillAceros nipalensis
A total of 17 exx on 3 dates in the Eaglenest area. Some great views.
Wreathed HornbillAceros undulates
On 28-04 2 exx along the DiomaraRiver, Eaglenest area.
Indian Grey Hornbill Tockus birostris
On 18-04 2 exx at Sultanpur.
CAPITONIDAE
Great BarbetMegalaima virens
Commonly recorded in the hill areas. Heard almost dailyand regularly seen as well.
Lineated BarbetMegalaima 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 BarbetMegalaima haemacephala
Common at Sultanpur.
Recorded daily at Kaziranga and also heard at Dibru-saikhowa and Digboi.
PICIDAE
Speckled PiculetPicumnus innominatus
On 07-05 1 ex lower part of Mishmi Hills.
White-browed PiculetSasia 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 WoodpeckerDendrocopos macei
On 02-05 3 exx at Kaziranga.
Rufous-bellied WoodpeckerDendrocopos hyperythrus
On 21-04 1 ex and on 23-04 2 exx along the Mandala Road, Dirang area.
Darjeeling WoodpeckerDendrocopos 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 WoodpeckerPicus xanthopygaeus
Single birds on 3 dates at Kaziranga.
Lesser YellownapePicus 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 FlamebackChrysocolaptes lucidus
On 30-04 1 ex at the river Doimara, Eaglenest area.
Bay WoodpeckerBlythipicus 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 WoodpeckerCecinulus 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 BroadbillPsarisomus dalhousiae
On 29-04 2 exx and on 30-04 3 exx at Eaglenest.
PITTIDAE
Blue-naped PittaPitta 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 BushlarkMirafra assamica
On 19-04 2 exx at the Guwahati Rubbish Dump.
Oriental SkylarkAlauda gulgula
On 04-05 2 exx along the shore of the Brahmaputra.
HIRUNDINIDAE
Grey-throated Sand MartinRiparia chinensis
Common at Kaziranga and Dibru-Saikhowa.
Also observed on transit in the lowlands and along the Brahmaputra.
Barn SwallowHirundo rustica
Up to 10 exx at Kaziranga.
Wire-tailed SwallowHirundo smithii
Observed at Sultanpur.
Nepal House-MartinDelichon nipalense
On 22 and 24-04 20+ along the road to the SelaPass.
MOTACILLIDAE
Grey WagtailMotacilla cinerea
On 20-04 2 ex. near Dirang.
On 27-04 1 ex Eaglenest area.
Citrine WagtailMotacilla 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 WagtailMotacilla citreola ssp.calcarata
On 03-05 1 ex at Kaziranga.
On 09-05 1 ex at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Himalayan WagtailMotacilla alba ssp.alboides
On 20-04 2 ex. along the river at the SangtiValley.
On 24-04 2 exx along the road to the SelaPass.
White WagtailMotacilla alba ssp.dukhunensis
On 04-05 1 ex along the BrahmaputraRiver.
Paddyfield PipitAnthus rufulus
On 19-04 2 exx near Guwahati.
A few at Kaziranga and on 08-05 2 exx along the Brahmaputra.
Olive-backed PipitAnthus hodgsoni
Observed throughout the trip.
Rosy PipitAnthus roseatus
On 20-04 10 exx at the SangtiValley.
On 22 and 24-04 5 to 10 exx in fields along the road to the SelaPass.
On 04-05 3 exx near the Brahmaputra.
CAMPEPHAGIDAE
Large Cuckoo-ShrikeCoracina macei
Single birds on 2 dates in Kaziranga.
Black-winged Cuckoo-ShrikeCoracina melaschistos
On 25-04 2 exx near Lama Camp, Eaglenest.
On 06 and 07-05 a total of 3 exx Mishmi Hills.
Large WoodshrikeTephrodornis gularis
On 07-05 1 ex Mishmi Hills.
Bar-winged Flycatcher-ShrikeHemipus 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 MinivetPericrocotus 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 MinivetPericrocotus 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 BulbulPycnonotus 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 BulbulPycnonotus flaviventris
On 02-05 1 ex Kaziranga.
Red-whiskered BulbulPycnonotus jocosus
A few near Tezpur on 20-04.
Common near Kaziranga, Dibru-Saikhowa and Digboi.
Also recorded at lower elevations Mishmi Hills.
Red-vented BulbulPycnonotus cafer
Commonly recorded. Seen on 15 days.
White-throated BulbulAlophoixus 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 BulbulHemixos flavala
On 07-05 2 exx lower part of Mishmi Hills.
Mountain BulbulHypsipetes mcclellandii
Daily up to 10 exx at Eaglenest.
Himalayan Black BulbulHypsipetes leucocephalus
Common in the hilly regions. Recorded on 15 dates.
CHLOROPSEIDAE
Orange-bellied LeafbirdChloropsis 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 DipperCinclus pallasi
On 22-04 2 exx above Dirang on the way to SelaPass.
On 30-04 a single bird observed along the DoimaraRiver, Eaglenest.
TROGLODYTIDAE
Winter WrenTroglodytes troglodytes ssp.nipalensis
On 22-04 heard at SelaPass. On 24-04 at least 6 exx seen at the Sela
Pass (4200 m.alt.). This is the dark nipalensis race.
PRUNELLIDAE
Alpine AccentorPrunella collaris
On 22 and 24-04 3 and 6 exx at the SelaPass.
Rufous-breasted AccentorPrunella strophiata
A total of 9 exx on 4 dates in the Dirang area.
TURDIDAE
Blue-capped Rock ThrushMonticola cinclorhynchus
A total of 4 exx on 3 dates in the Dirang area.
On 01-05 1 ex Eaglenest.
Chestnut-bellied Rock ThrushMonticola rufiventris
A total of 23 exx on 8 dates in the hilly regions.
Plain-backed ThrushZoothera mollissima
On 24-04 1 pair at the SelaPass.
Small-billed Scaly ThrushZoothera dauma
On 21-04 2 exx. along the Mandala Road.
White-collared BlackbirdTurdus albocinctus
A total of 13 exx on 3 dates in the Dirang area, mainly along the Mandala
Road.
Grey-winged BlackbirdTurdus boulboul
A total of 4 exx on 2 dates along the Mandala Road, Dirang area.
Blue Whistling-ThrushMyophonus 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 ShortwingBrachypteryx Montana
On 26 and 27-04 a male was seen in the area around EaglenestPass.
Heard on 2 dates at Mishmi Hills
Rusty-bellied ShortwingBrachypteryx 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 ShortwingHeteroxenicus stellatus]
On 25-04 Peter Lobo briefly saw this species just below Lama Camp.
We did not succeed in taping it in.
CISTICOLIDAE
Zitting CisticolaCisticola juncidis
On 19-04 2 exx near Guwahati.
A few at Kaziranga and common at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Plain PriniaPrinia inornata
On 18-04 a few at Sultanpur.
On 01-05 1 ex at Kaziranga.
Black-throated PriniaPrinia atrogularis ssp.atrogularis
This is a split from the Hill Prinia Prinia superciliarus
Daily a few seen and heard at Eaglenest.
Ashy PriniaPrinia socialis ssp.stewarti
On 02-05 2 exx At Kaziranga
Grey-breasted PriniaPrinia hodgsonii
On 02-05 2 exx at Kaziranga.
On 08-05 10 exx in the Brahmaputra area.
Yellow-bellied PriniaPrinia flaviventris ssp.flaviventris
On 02 and 03-05 3/4 exx at Kaziranga.
On 09-05 10 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
SYLVIIDAE
Chestnut-headed TesiaTesia castaneocoronata
On 22-04 heard along the SelaPass 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 TesiaTesia 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 EaglenestPass.
Brownish-flanked Bush WarblerCettia fortipes
Recorded on 14 dates. Dirang area, Eaglenest and Mishmi Hills.
Grey-sided Bush WarblerCettia 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 SelaPass road. A few more heard.
Indian Reed WarblerAcrocephalus brunnescens
On 03-05 1 ex at Kaziranga.
On 08-05 1 ex near the Brahmaputra.
Thick-billed WarblerPhragmaticola aedon
On 01-05 1 ex at Kaziranga.
Mountain TailorbirdOrthotomus 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 TailorbirdOrthotomus 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 WarblerPhylloscopus 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 WarblerPhylloscopus 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 WarblerPhylloscopus (humei) mandellii
On 23-04 heard along the Mandala Road.
Ashy-throated WarblerPhylloscopus 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 WarblerPhylloscopus chloronotus ssp.chloronotus
A total of 5 exx on 2 dates along the Mandala and SelaPass road.
On 27-04 a single bird at Eaglenest.
Greenish WarblerPhylloscopus trochiloides ssp.trochiloides
Single birds on 2 dates in the Mishmi Hills.
Large-billed Leaf WarblerPhylloscopus magnirostris
Regularly heard along the Mandala and SelaPass road. 2 exx seen well.
On 05-05 1 ex seen at Mishmi Hills.
(Southern) Blyth's Leaf WarblerPhylloscopus reguloides
Common.Recorded on 10 dates in the Dirang area, Eaglenest and Mishmi.
Yellow-vented WarblerPhylloscopus cantator
On 30-04 2 exx between Sessni and Khellong.
On 07-05 3 exx seen at Mishmi Hills.
Grey-hooded WarblerPhylloscopus xanthoschistos
Single birds seen along the Mandala Road and Eaglenest (2 dates)
Whistler's WarblerSeicercus whistleri
Recorded on 8 dates along the Mandala/Sela Pass road, Eaglenest and
the higher areas of Mishmi Hills. Locally common.
Grey-cheeked WarblerSeicercus poliogenys
A total of 26 exx on 4 dates at Eaglenest.
A total of 20 exx on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Chestnut-crowned WarblerSeicercus castaniceps
On 21-04 a single bird along the Mandala Road.
On 25 and 28-04 a single bird at Eaglenest.
Rufous-faced WarblerAbroscopus albogularis
On 30-04 2 exx below Khellong. Eaglenest area.
On 07-05 1 ex Mishmi Hills.
Yellow-bellied WarblerAbroscopus 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 SelaPass road.
On 25-04 4 exx near Lama Camp. Eaglenest.
A total of 7 exx on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Broad-billed WarblerTickellia 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 GrassbirdMegalurus 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 WhitethroatSylvia curruca
On 18-04 1 ex at Sultanpur.
MUSCICAPIDAE
Dark-sided FlycatcherMuscicapa 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 FlycatcherMuscicapa ferruginea
Single birds on 27 and 29-04 at Eaglenest, near Bhompu and Sessni.
Slaty-backed FlycatcherFicedula hodgsonii
On 21-04 1 ex along the Mandala Road.
Orange-gorgetted FlycatcherFicedula strophiata
A total of 14 exx in the Dirang area, mainly along the Mandala Road.
On 05-05 2 exx Mishmi Hills.
Red-throated FlycatcherFicedula albicilla
Twice a male near Sessni, Eaglenest.
White-gorgetted FlycatcherFicedula monileger
On 28-04 1 ex between Sessni ¨C Khellong.
On 06-05 1 ex. Mishmi Hills.
Little Pied FlycatcherFicedula westermanni
A total of 6 exx on 4 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Ultramarine FlycatcherFicedula 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 FlycatcherFicedula sapphire
On 25-04 great views of a ¡á near Lama Camp.
On 27-04 a ¡á near Bhompu.
Verditer FlycatcherEumyias thalassina
Common in the hilly regions. Recorded on 13 dates.
Large NiltavaNiltava 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 NiltavaNiltava 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 FlycatcherCyornis poliogenys
On 01-05 1 ex heard at Kaziranga.
Pale Blue FlycatcherCyornis 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 FlycatcherCyornis rubeculoides
On 27-04 1 ex Eaglenest.
Grey-headed Canary-FlycatcherCulicicapa 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 RobinLuscinia brunnea
On 20-04 1 male near Dirang and on 22-04 1 male along the SelaPass road.
On 24-04 heard along the SelaPass road.
Golden Bush-RobinTarsiger chrysaeus
A total of 5 exx. on 2 dates along the SelaPass road.
On 23-04 1 ex. along the Mandala road.
White-browed Bush-RobinTarsiger 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 RobinCopsychus saularis
Scattered observations in the lowlands.
White-rumped ShamaCopsychus malabaricus
On 07-05 1 ex at Mishmi Hills.
On 10-05 2 exx at Digboi.
Indian RobinSaxicoloides fulicata
On 18-04 a few at Sultanpur.
Hodgson's RedstartPhoenicurus hodgsoni
On 21-04 1 ex along the Mandala Road.
Blue-fronted RedstartPhoenicurus 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 RedstartHodgsonius phaenicuroides
On 30-04 superb views of a male near Khellong, Eaglenest area. Rare.
Plumbeous RedstartRhyacornis fuliginosus
As for White-capped Redstart.
White-tailed RobinCinclidium 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 RobinCinclidium 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 SelaPass.
On 24-04 again 4 birds in the same area.
Slaty-backed ForktailEnicurus immaculatus
A total of 5 exx on 2 dates in the Eaglenest area.
Spotted ForktailEnicurus maculates
On 20-04 2 exx near Dirang.
On 28-04 1 ex Eaglenest.
Purple CochoaCochoa purpurea
On 27-04 we observed a male between EaglenestPass and Bhompu. (finally)
We had good views in the scope.
On 05 and 08-05 heard at Mishmi Hills.
Siberian StonechatSaxicola maura
On 18-04 2 exx at Sultanpur.
Pied BushchatSaxicola caprata
On 18-04 observed at Sultanpur.
Jerdon's BushchatSaxicola jerdoni
On 09-05 a pair at Dibru-Saikhowa gave great views.
Grey BushchatSaxicola ferrea
Daily up to 6 exx In the Dirang area.
RHIPIDURIDAE
White-throated FantailRhipidura 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 LaughingthrushTrochalopteron 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 LaughingthrushTrochalopteron 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 SelaPass 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 LaughingthrushLanthocincla 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 LaughingthrushDryonastes nuchalis
On 10-05 good views of a single bird at Digboi.
Rufous-necked LaughingthrushDryonastes 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 LaughingthrushDryonastes caerulatus
On 21-04 2 exx. and on 23-04 1 ex along the Mandala Road.
On 24-04 a single bird along the SelaPass road.
A total of 6 exx on 2 dates at Eaglenest area.
A total of 7 exx at 2 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Striated LaughingthrushGrammatoptila striata
A total of 8 exx on 3 dates at Eaglenest.
A total of 11 exx on 4 dates at Mishmi Hills.
White-throated LaughingthrushGarrulax 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 Laughingthrushgarrulax 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 LaughingthrushGarrulax 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 LaughingthrushGarrulax 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 BabblerMalacocincla 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 BabblerPomatorhinus 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 BabblerPomatorhinus hypoleucos
On 29-04 1 ex observed between Bhompu and Sessni, Eaglenest.
On 07-05 heard at Mishmi Hills.
Coral-billed Scimitar BabblerPomatorhinus ferruginosus
On 30-04 briefly heard at Eaglenest.
Heard on 07 and 08-05 at Mishmi Hills. Too far unfortunately.
Red-billed Scimitar BabblerPomatorhinus 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 BabblerXiphirhynchus superciliaris
On 21-04 1 bird gave good views at MandalaPass.
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-BabblerRimator malacoptilus
On 28-04 excellent views of this species below Bhompu, Eaglenest area.
Also heard on 2 other dates.
Streaked Wren-BabblerNapothera 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-BabblerPnoepyga pusilla
Commonly heard at Eaglenest and Mishmi Hills. Several birds seen well.
Sikkim Wedge-billed Wren BabblerSphenocichla humei
On 29-04 1 ex seen very well at Eaglenest.
Cachar Wedge-billed Wren BabblerSphenocichla 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 BabblerSpeleaornis 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 BabblerSpeleaornis 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 BabblerStachyris ruficeps
Recorded on 10 dates on this trip.
Golden BabblerStachyris chrysaea
A total of 30+ exx on 3 dates at Eaglenest.
A total of 7 exx on 3 dates at Mishmi Hills.
Grey-throated BabblerStachyris nigriceps
On 28-04 heard near Khellong. Eaglesnest area.
Pin-striped Tit BabblerMacronous gularis
Daily heard at Kaziranga and Dibru-Saikhowa.
On 10-05 1 ex observed at Digboi.
Chestnut-capped BabblerTimalia pileata
On 02-05 4 exx at Kaziranga.
On 09-05 2 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Yellow-eyed BabblerChrysomma sinense
On 02-05 1 ex. at Kaziranga.
Jerdon's BabblerChrysomma 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 BabblerTurdoides 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 SelaPass
Road.
Silver-eared MesiaLeiothrix 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 LeiothrixLeiothrix 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-BabblerPteruthius rufiventer
On 26-04 we taped in a male, which gave exceptional fine and close views.
White-browed Shrike-BabblerPteruthius 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-BabblerPteruthius 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-BabblerPteruthius melanotis
A total of 4 exx on 3 dates at Eaglenest.
Single birds on 05 and 07-05 at Mishmi Hills.
Indian White-hooded BabblerGampsorhynchus 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 BarwingActinodura 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 BarwingActinodura waldeni ssp.deflaensis
On 26-04 1 ex. and 27-04 4 exx at Eaglenest.
Blue-winged SivaSiva 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 MinlaMinla 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 MinlaMinla 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 FulvettaAlcippe 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 FulvettaAlcippe 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 FulvettaAlcippe 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) FulvettaAlcippe 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 FulvettaAlcippe manipurensis
On 05-05 3 exx of this restricted species near MayodiaPass, Mishmi.
Nepal FulvettaAlcippe 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 SibiaHeterophasia picaoides
Up to 20 exx daily in the lower parts of the Eaglenest areas.
Beautiful Sibiaheterophasia pulchella ssp.nigroaurita
Common. Recorded on 15 dates on this trip.
Striated YuhinaYuhina 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 YuhinaYuhina flavicollis
Recorded on 11 dates in the Dirang area, Eaglenest and Mishmi Hills
Stripe-throated YuhinaYuhina 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 YuhinaYuhina 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 EaglenestPass.
Black-breasted ParrotbillParadoxornis flavirostris
On 09-05 a few heard and at least 2 different bird seen.
One bird gave excellent views eventually.
Black-throated ParrotbillParadoxornis 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 ParrotbillPsittiparus 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 TitAegithalos 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 TitAegithalos iouschistos
On 22-04 2 exx along the Sela Pass Rd.
On 26-04 2 exx Eaglenest.
PARIDAE
Coal TitParus ater
A total of 6 exx on 3 dates in the Dirang area.
Grey-crested TitLophophanes dichrous ss.dichrous
On 23-04 4 exx along the Mandala Rd.
Rufous-vented TitParus rubiventris
On 22-04 4 exx along the SelaPass 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 TitParus 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 TitCephalopyrus 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 NuthatchSitta 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 NuthatchSitta cinnamoventris
On 30-04 2 exx at the viewpoint of the Doimara river, Eaglenest.
Beautiful NuthatchSitta 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 TreecreeperCerthia 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 EaglenestPass 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 ShrikeLanius schach ssp.tricolor
A total of 10 exx on 5 dates in the Dirang area.
Single birds near Bhompu and Lama Camp.
Grey-backed ShrikeLanius tephronotus
Twice a single bird along the road to SelaPass. Lower area.
Twice a single bird near Bhompu.
A total of 4 exx.on 3 dates in the Mishmi Hills.
Brown ShrikeLanius 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 DrongoDicrurus macrocercus ssp.albrictus
Common in the lowlands.
Ashy DrongoDicrurus leucophaeus ssp.hopwoodi
Recorded in the Dirang and Eaglenest area.
Bronzed DrongoDicrurus aeneus
A total of 11 exx on 3 dates in the lower parts of Eaglenest.
Crow-billed DrongoDicrurus annectans
On 29-04 2 exx identified near Sessni.
Lesser Racket-tailed DrongoDicrurus remifer
A total of 8 exx on 3 dates in the lower parts of Eaglenest
Hair-crested DrongoDicrurus hottentottus
Observed on 2 dates at Kaziranga.
Greater Racket-tailed DrongoDicrurus 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 WoodswallowArtamus fuscus
On 19-04 2 exx near Guwahati.
On 27-04 2 exx near DoimaraRiver, 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-MagpieUrocissa flavirostris ssp. flavirostris
On 21-04 2 exx and on 13-04 1 ex along the Mandala Rd.
Heard on 2 dates at EaglenestPass.
On 05-05 2 exx at Mishmi Hills.
Common Green MagpieCissa chinensis
Heard on 2 dates in the area below Sessni.
Rufous TreepieDendrocitta vagabunda ssp.vagabunda
A total of 8 exx on 3 dates in the Kaziranga area.
On 09-05 2 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
Grey TreepieDendrocitta 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 NutcrackerNucifraga 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 ChoughPyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax
A total of 10 exx during 2 visits to the SelaPass area.
Alpine (Yellow-billed) ChoughPyrrhocorax graculus
On 24-04 1 ex along the Sela Pass Rd.
House CrowCorvus splendens
Observed in the lowlands
Eastern Jungle CrowCorvus (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 MynaAcridotheres 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 MynaAcridotheres 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 StarlingGracupica contra
Observed around Delhi, Guwahati, Kaziranga, Dibru-Saikhowa.
Chestnut-tailed StarlingSturnia 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 WeaverPloceus (philippinus) burmanicus
On 01-05 5 exx at Kaziranga.
On 09-05 4 exx at Dibru-Saikhowa.
ESTRILDIDAE
White-rumped MuniaLonchura 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 MuniaLonchura punctulata ssp.subundulata
On 08-05 1 ex near Roing.
EMBERIZIDAE
Little BuntingEmberiza pusilla
On 20-04 1 ex at the SangtiValley, Dirang.
Black-faced BuntingEmberiza 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 andMunna.
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 EaglenestPass.
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 SelaPass.
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