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.
Buxa Tiger Reserve
BetaBuxa climbs from the flat Dooars up to the Bhutan border, a layered forest where mammals stay hidden in thick cover. It is a strong place for hornbills and Himalayan birds.
Why this place matters
A critical altitudinal corridor linking the floodplains of Bengal to the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan.
The wildlife
A field list of species recorded in this landscape, with current IUCN Red List status.
Mammals
Clouded leopardNeofelis nebulosaVUVulnerable
Gaur (Indian bison)Bos gaurusVUVulnerable
Indian leopardPanthera pardus fuscaNTNear Threatened
Reptiles
King cobraOphiophagus hannahVUVulnerable
Reptiles include King Cobra.
Plan your visit
In winter, high-altitude birds drop into the Dooars and the birding is at its best.