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Important Bird Areas (IBAs of the state) and other popular bird spots.
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Sukhim – The state of Sikkim, with rich abundance of avian fauna as compared with the other neighbouring Himalayan countries with same zoo-geographic features, is located in the area of the mega biodiversity hotspot of Eastern Himalayan region. The state is embraced with more than 590 species of birds. The state is also unique as a destination on the birdwatchers canvas of the world. Nature is bountiful in gifting Sikkim with great landscape, forests, streams, rivers, glaciers, lakes, snow capped mountains and cold deserts. All these beautiful gifts are wrapped in different flavours of indigenous social practices, knowledges, exotic cultures and rich ethno-ornithological traditions.
Most of the natural treasures are located in the protected Areas (PAs) under the Forests, Environment and Wildlife Management Department (FEWMD), Government of Sikkim. It is of utmost necessity that we conserve this natural heritage and at the same time open our doors to welcome bird watchers all over the world. ... Read More
Important Bird Areas of Sikkim - with IBA Maps
Birdwatching Tours in Sikkim
Bird Videos From Sikkim
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From Tibetan Plateau birds to Terai foothills Hornbills; mixed montane forests to bamboo thickets to alpine and subalpine high altitude forests and meadows; lakes and rocky outcrops to lantana coppice - this tiny state has little bit of everything squeezed in it!