Golden browed bulbul, Thattekad

It is also called as Golden browed bulbul. An yellow and olive bird that has a distinct yellow brow and consequently the name. It is a forest canopy dwelling bird and found in the western ghats of India and Srilanka. They primarily feed on insects and berries, it is classified as least concern by IUCN.

White throated king fisher, Thattekad

It is also known as the white-throated kingfisher It can often be found well away from water where it feeds on a wide range of prey that includes small reptiles, amphibians, crabs, small rodents and even birds. This kingfisher is widespread and populations are not threatened -classified as least concern by IUCN.

White bellied blue fly catcher – Male, Thattekad

It is endemic to the Western Ghats of southwest India. Males are dark blue with a lighter shade of blue on the brow and have a greyish white belly. It forages in the undergrowth in the shade of dense forest canopy where it makes aerial forays to capture insects. It is classified as least concern by IUCN.

Philipines Shrike, Thattekad

Philippine shrike breeds in Korea and eastern China wintering mainly in Taiwan and the Philippines but also on the Andaman Islands and in peninsular India. Shrikes are excellent perchers and posers where it perches on the tops of thorny bushes in search of prey. It is classified as least concern by IUCN