Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Migratory birds arrive in Bhitarkanika
Every winter, birds from the Himalayas and other cool places fly to Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha, India.
This park has marshy and swampy areas that are perfect for these birds to stay during the winter.
The birds come to places like Satabhaya, Habelikhati, Ekakula, and Raipatia, where there is plenty of food and no humans to bother them.
Some of the birds that come here are Indian Skimmers, Grey Pelicans, and White-backed vultures.
These birds are special because there are not many of them left in the world, so they are protected.
The park is a beautiful place with lots of water and birds flying around, making it a great spot for these feathered visitors.
Migratory birds from the Himalayan region are arriving in Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha.
The park's marshy and swampy wetlands provide a congenial and human-interference-free habitat for the birds.
Prominent species include Indian Skimmers, Grey Pelicans, White-backed vultures, and Greater spotted eagles, all classified as endangered by the IUCN.
Other birds sighted include Black-tailed godwit, Northern pin-tail, Lesser whistling duck, and Grey plover.
The birds prefer Bhitarkanika for its unique ecosystem and cool environment, conducive for winter habitation.
- Who
- Migratory birds from the Himalayan region
- What
- Arrival of migratory birds in Bhitarkanika National Park
- When
- Winter months
- Where
- Bhitarkanika National Park, Kendrapara district, Odisha
- Why
- Cool atmospheric conditions and human-interference-free habitat
- Location
- Bhitarkanika National Park, Kendrapara district, Odisha
- Migratory Birds
- Indian Skimmers, Grey Pelicans, White-backed vultures, Lesser adjutant, Greater spotted eagles, Black-tailed godwit, Northern pin-tail, Lesser whistling duck, Grey plover, Egret spotted bills, Oriental darter, White Belley Seagull, Black-necked stork
- Habitat
- Satabhaya, Habelikhati, Ekakula, and Raipatia water bodies and creeks
- Conservation Status
- Endangered (IUCN Red List)
- Distance
- 10-kilometre stretch