Avian Wonders: An Indigenous Birdwatching Guide to the Anekal and Bannerghatta Basin

An Avian Sanctuary in South Bangalore

Because Mango Mist Resorts sits nestled within the ecological buffer zone linking the Bannerghatta National Park forest corridor with rural Anekal farmland, our mango orchard mature organic mango grove functions as an essential ecological oasis. The unbroken canopy of fruiting trees, flowering creepers, and freshwater ponds supports a thriving resident and migratory bird population.

Over 35 distinct avian species have been documented on the property by local naturalists and visiting ornithologists.

Top 5 Resident Species and Where to Spot Them

Keep your binoculars focused on these signature orchard residents:

• ·Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris): Recognizable by its curved grey bill and casqued crown. Look for breeding pairs hopping among the highest mango boughs near the eastern perimeter between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM.
• ·Coppersmith Barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus): A compact, brightly colored green bird with crimson forehead and yellow eye patches. Listen for its metallic "tuk... tuk... tuk" call echoing like a distant metalsmith.
• ·Asian Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi): Visiting during winter months, adult males boast astonishing 30-centimeter flowing white tail streamers trailing through the canopy.
• ·Spotted Owlet (Athene brama): Roosting in tree trunk cavities near the reception walkway, these endearing nocturnal hunters become active at dusk, vocalizing with raspy chuckles.
• ·Purple-Rumped Sunbird (Leptocoma zeylonica): Dazzling iridescent nectar-feeders flitting among hibiscus blooms and bougainvillea hedges near cottage verandas.

Birdwatching Ethics: Protecting Nesting Sites

We urge all birdwatchers to observe ethical field practices: avoid playing recorded bird calls through smartphone speakers, never approach active nests, and maintain a quiet, respectful walking pace along perimeter garden trails.