A checklist of birds of Nelliampathy hills, southern Western Ghats

Abstract

A bird study conducted at Nelliampathies, southern Western Ghats came up with a total checklist of 197 species with seven Red List and 13 Range Restricted species. A comprehensive checklist of 233 species, which includes observations from several previous studies, is provided. Range extension is reported in two subspecies, Grey-breasted Laughingthrush (Garrulax jerdoni fairbanki) and Brown Rock Pipit (Anthus similis truvancoriensis) found in the southern Western Ghats. Moreover, 16 species of birds that were recorded by A.P. Kinloch in late 1920s could not be located during the present study. In comparison with earlier studies by A.P. Kinloch, there is a general down trend in birds occupying the under storey vegetation which is of great concern. © ZOO.