Kaziranga National
Park is also famous for its sizable population of exotic and
rare birds. In addition to about 250 species of domestic birds,
thousands of migratory birds, representing over 100 species,
visit the park seasonally from as far as Siberia. Kaziranga
is also home to some of the most endangered species of exotic
and rare birds in India. The commonly seen birds in Kaziranga
National Park include the Black Kite, Brahminy Kite, Black-Shouldered
Kite, Blue-breasted Quail, Himalayan Griffon, Grey-Headed Fishing
Eagle, Grey Peacock Pheasant, Pallas's Fishing Eagle, Oriental
Honey Buzzard, Rose-breasted Parakeet, Red Jungle Fowl, Swamp
Partridge, White Tailed Eagle to name a few. The prominent migratory
birds that visit the park during winters are Graylag Geese,
Bar-Headed Geese, Ruddy Shelduck, Gadwall, Falcated Duck and
Red-Crested Pochard among many others.
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