Northeast: Amur Falcon Mega Migration & More
Visit one of India’s least-explored corners at its easternmost extension near the Myanmar border.
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Our tour covers the key birding sites in Nagaland at Khonoma, Chizami, and Pangti as well as the foothills of the Patkai range and Kaziranga National Park in neighbouring Assam.
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Witness the truly incredible concentrations of Amur Falcons as they gather over the Doyang Reservoir in their thousands during their autumn migration; surely one of the most awe-inspiring sights on earth.
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We have realistic chances of finding several endemics and near-endemics in the Khonoma and Chizami area, with a rich supporting cast of more widespread East Himalayan species including laughingthrushes, babblers, parrotbills and sunbirds.
There are good chances to see Western Hoolock Gibbon, India's only ape, in the lowland forests of Assam, with a selection of iconic large mammals at Kaziranga, one of India's finest reserves, that includes Indian Rhinoceros, Asian Elephant, and Tiger.
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Experience Nagaland’s rich history and tribal heritage, with lodging in simple rooms in friendly village homestays, supporting local communities
Pricing: $3,590 US Dollars or 2,870 GBP for 12 Days and 11 Nights.
Extensions available.
Group Size: 7 or 8 participants.
Upcoming Dates:
October 23 to November 1, 2023
Birds
Incredible congregations of thousands of Amur Falcons on their autumn migration, six near-endemics in the subtropical forests around Khonoma (Striped Laughingthrush, Brown-capped Laughingthrush, Marsh Babbler, Long-tailed (or Naga) Wren-babbler, Tawny-breasted Wren-babbler, and Cachar Wedge-billed Babbler), Blyth’s Tragopan, Mountain Bamboo Partridge, Spot-breasted Laughingthrush, Yellow-throated Laughingthrush, Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush, Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush, Streak-breasted Scimitar-babbler, Silver-eared Mesia, Buff-throated Babbler, Rufous-capped Babbler, Abbott’s Babbler, Striped Tit-babbler, Spot-breasted Parrotbill, Grey-headed Parrotbill, Grey-headed Parakeet, Grey Sibia, Flavescent Bulbul, Crested Finchbill, Large Niltava, Pale-chinned Flycatcher, Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker, Red-headed Trogon, Common Green Magpie, Green-billed Malkoha, Great Hornbill, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Blue-naped Pitta, Himalayan Buzzard.
Mammals
Western Hoolock Gibbon, Stump-tailed Macaque, Northern Pig-tailed Macaque, Assamese Macaque, Capped Langur.
Habitats and
Special Sites
Mid-elevation subtropical forest, semi-evergreen foothill forest, fruiting trees, patches of regenerating shifting cultivation, and the Doyang Reservoir.
Other Attractions
The superb sight of thousands of Amur Falcons over the Doyang Reservoir, mountain scenery, friendly hospitality, stay within, and support local communities.
Zoom Video Conference on Northeast India Birding with PIB Guide:
