This atlas is in beta. I am still checking facts, ranges, and species lists, so some of it may be wrong or incomplete. It is here early so these places get seen. If you spot an error, write to me.
Bhitarkanika National Park
BetaReached only by boat, Bhitarkanika is a dense mangrove forest in the Brahmani-Baitarani delta. It holds large saltwater crocodiles and several mangrove kingfishers.
Why this place matters
India's second-largest mangrove ecosystem, crucial for coastal defense and estuarine biodiversity.
The wildlife
A field list of species recorded in this landscape, with current IUCN Red List status.
Birds
Kingfisher
Reptiles
King cobraOphiophagus hannahVUVulnerable
Bengal monitorVaranus bengalensisNTNear Threatened
Saltwater crocodileCrocodylus porosusLCLeast Concern
Plan your visit
Winter brings large congregations of migratory birds, and crocodiles bask along the creeks.