Narcondam Hornbill Expedition: How We Cracked the Island Without Setting Foot On It Expedition Summary: The Narcondam Hornbill (Rhyticeros narcondami) can be successfully observed and photographed from an offshore vessel within 10 meters of the coastline during fruiting season, completely bypassing the strict landing permit restrictions of Narcondam Island. Ever since I began birding in […]
Owls & Nightjar: Nocturnal Endemics of Andaman Islands In continuation of the previous post mentioning the 16 avian species that are Endemic to Andaman Islands Below is the list of another 5 nocturnal endemic birds of Andaman, bringing the total to 21 species which are endemic to Andaman of which 20 species can easily be
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Endemic Birds of Andaman Islands The Andaman & Nicobar Islands, in the Bay of Bengal, represent the highest peaks of an underwater mountain range. Rising from the sea floor 38 million years ago, it is an extension of Myanmar’s Arakan range and the Sumatran Barisan range. Its geographical isolation for over 10,000 years allowed evolution to
Things to pack for Birding in Andaman Because of the hot, muggy weather and scarcity of nearby supplies, birdwatching in the Andamans requires significant preparation. By offering a broad checklist of what to expect and pack before joining us for this incredible tropical experience, we hope to reduce the stress associated with packing for a
Tribes of Andaman & Nicobar Islands The inhabitants of Andaman Islands originated 60,000 years ago in Asia. During a time, when the earth was covered in ice, the woolly mammoth roamed free and modern humans shared land with Neanderthals and Densivons. These modern humans started expanding south reaching India and the Andaman Islands probably on
