Birds

With an abundance of over 500 species of birds, Kerala is quickly becoming a favourite birding hot spot among birders and nature lovers from across the globe.  In Kerala, there are about 476 different species of birds. These include resident birds as well as migratory birds. The Great Hornbill is the state bird of Kerala. It is the largest member of the hornbill family and is found in the evergreen forest. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary and Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary are the famous bird sanctuaries in Kerala.