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  • Wildlife Sanctuary

Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary

Beta

A famed Eastern Himalayan birding sanctuary of steep forest and ridge road, the type locality of the Bugun liocichla.

Why this place matters

High-elevation birding hotspot in the eastern Himalaya, famous for the Bugun liocichla and critical for elevational connectivity between the lowland Pakke forests and higher protected areas.

The wildlife

  • Bugun Liocichla

    Critically endangered bird described from Eaglenest, emblematic of the sanctuary.

  • Ward's TrogonLCLeast Concern

    Sought-after Himalayan trogon of mid-elevation forests.

  • Rufous-necked HornbillVUVulnerable

    Threatened hornbill associated with mature broadleaf forest.

The wider field list, with current IUCN Red List status.

Mammals

Birds

Reptiles

  • Olive ridley sea turtleLepidochelys olivaceaVUVulnerable
  • Pit viper

Notable birds include Bugun Liocichla, Ward's Trogon, Rufous-necked Hornbill and Beautiful Nuthatch. Reptiles include Pit Vipers and Asian Forest Tortoise.

Plan your visit

Spring offers peak bird song, breeding plumages and relatively stable weather; winter brings altitudinal migrants and clearer skies but colder conditions.

Zones
Road-based birding stretches around Lama Camp, Bompu, Sessni and Khellong
Safari
roadside birding and short forest walks; no designated jeep safaris inside the core
Typical sightings
Mid- to high-elevation forest birds along roadside perches and mixed flocks, with occasional mammal crossings at dawn and dusk.
Light and terrain
Steep slopes and dense forest create mixed light; roadside clearings can offer good backdrops and diffused light in mist and cloud.
Hides
Birding is primarily from roads and natural clearings; no formal hides for visitors.
Good to know
Inner Line Permits for Indian nationals and Protected Area Permits for foreigners are required to enter Arunachal Pradesh; access subject to weather and road conditions.