Birds of Rongtong
Located in the lower elevations of the Eastern Himalayas, Rongtong is a dense forested stretch near Kurseong in North Bengal. Its mix of evergreen forests, bamboo thickets, and streams makes it a magnet for birdwatchers and a haven for montane and subtropical bird species. This collection features charismatic species like the majestic Great Hornbill and the vividly colored Common Green Magpie and Blue-bearded Bee-eater. Other notable birds include the agile Long-tailed Broadbill, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Scarlet Minivet, and multiple flycatchers such as the Rufous-gorgeted, Little Pied, and Snowy-browed Flycatchers. From canopy-dwelling drongos and woodpeckers to skulking warblers and thrushes, these images showcase the extraordinary avian richness of Rongtong’s temperate forests.
