Bandhavgarh National Park

🇮🇳 India

🐯 Tigers Patrol the Sal Forest
🌍 #66 Global · 4.3 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ #7 in Asia #29 in Tropical Forest
Indian Subcontinent, India 690 spp. recorded

Bandhavgarh National Park is a protected reserve in central India, nestled in the tropical dry forests of Madhya Pradesh. The terrain mixes rolling hills, dense teak woodlands and open grasslands, creating a mosaic that separates it from neighboring sanctuaries.

23.698° N   80.979° E

Wildlife

SIGHTING PROBABILITY Share of citizen-science records from the park that report this species
<5%
Rare 5–15%
With luck 15–40%
Possible 40–70%
Likely >70%
Very likely
ACTIVITY PATTERN
☀️ Diurnal 🌙 Nocturnal 🌅 Crepuscular ☀️🌙 Day & Night

⭐ Iconic Species

Tiger ★
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

80–90% · Very likely
Axis Deer ★
LC

Axis Deer

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Axis axis

70–80% · Very likely
Northern Plains Gray Langur ★
LC

Northern Plains Gray Langur

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Semnopithecus entellus

70–80% · Very likely

📊 Most Spotted

Sambar
VU

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

70–80% · Very likely
Pearl-necked Dove
LC

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

70–80% · Very likely
Jungle Babbler

Jungle Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdoides striata

70–80% · Very likely
Oriental Magpie-Robin
LC

Oriental Magpie-Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Copsychus saularis

70–80% · Very likely
Red-wattled Lapwing
LC

Red-wattled Lapwing

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Vanellus indicus

60–70% · Likely
Indian Grey Hornbill
LC

Indian Grey Hornbill

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Ocyceros birostris

60–70% · Likely
Plum-headed Parakeet

Plum-headed Parakeet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psittacula cyanocephala

60–70% · Likely
Large-billed Crow
LC

Large-billed Crow

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Corvus macrorhynchos

60–70% · Likely
Rose-ringed Parakeet

Rose-ringed Parakeet

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Psittacula krameri

60–70% · Likely
Bos frontalis

Bos frontalis

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Bos frontalis

60–70% · Likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

60–70% · Likely
Black Drongo
LC

Black Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus macrocercus

60–70% · Likely

⭐ Iconic Species

Tiger ★
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

80–90% · Very likely
Axis Deer ★
LC

Axis Deer

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Axis axis

70–80% · Very likely
Northern Plains Gray Langur ★
LC

Northern Plains Gray Langur

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Semnopithecus entellus

70–80% · Very likely

📊 Most Spotted

Sambar
VU

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

70–80% · Very likely
Bos frontalis

Bos frontalis

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Bos frontalis

60–70% · Likely
Asian Jackal
LC

Asian Jackal

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Canis aureus

60–70% · Likely
Rhesus Macaque
LC

Rhesus Macaque

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Macaca mulatta

60–70% · Likely
Muntiacus muntjak

Muntiacus muntjak

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Muntiacus muntjak

40–50% · Likely
Asian Elephant
EN

Asian Elephant

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Elephas maximus

40–50% · Likely
Nilgai
LC

Nilgai

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Boselaphus tragocamelus

40–50% · Likely
Ruddy Mongoose

Ruddy Mongoose

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Herpestes smithii

30–40% · Possible
Sloth Bear
VU

Sloth Bear

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Melursus ursinus

20–30% · Possible
Northern Palm Squirrel
LC

Northern Palm Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Funambulus pennantii

20–30% · Possible
Leopard
VU Endemic

Leopard

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Panthera pardus

Insufficient data
Herpestes edwardsi

Herpestes edwardsi

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Herpestes edwardsi

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Pearl-necked Dove
LC

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

70–80% · Very likely
Jungle Babbler

Jungle Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdoides striata

70–80% · Very likely
Oriental Magpie-Robin
LC

Oriental Magpie-Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Copsychus saularis

70–80% · Very likely
Red-wattled Lapwing
LC

Red-wattled Lapwing

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Vanellus indicus

60–70% · Likely
Indian Grey Hornbill
LC

Indian Grey Hornbill

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Ocyceros birostris

60–70% · Likely
Plum-headed Parakeet

Plum-headed Parakeet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psittacula cyanocephala

60–70% · Likely
Large-billed Crow
LC

Large-billed Crow

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Corvus macrorhynchos

60–70% · Likely
Rose-ringed Parakeet

Rose-ringed Parakeet

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Psittacula krameri

60–70% · Likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

60–70% · Likely
Black Drongo
LC

Black Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus macrocercus

60–70% · Likely
Common Peafowl
LC

Common Peafowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pavo cristatus

60–70% · Likely
Rufous Treepie
LC

Rufous Treepie

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dendrocitta vagabunda

60–70% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Bengal Monitor
NT

Bengal Monitor

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Varanus bengalensis

Insufficient data
Dhaman
LC

Dhaman

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Ptyas mucosa

Insufficient data
Indian Flap-shelled Turtle
VU

Indian Flap-shelled Turtle

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Lissemys punctata

Insufficient data
Common Cat Snake
LC

Common Cat Snake

Reptile

Boiga trigonata

Insufficient data
Common Bronzeback Tree Snake
LC

Common Bronzeback Tree Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Dendrelaphis tristis

Insufficient data
Allapalli Grass Skink
LC

Allapalli Grass Skink

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Eutropis macularia

Insufficient data
Buff Striped Keelback
LC

Buff Striped Keelback

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Amphiesma stolatum

Insufficient data
Clouded Indian Gecko
LC

Clouded Indian Gecko

Reptile

Cyrtodactylus nebulosus

Insufficient data
Oriental Garden Lizard
LC

Oriental Garden Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Calotes versicolor

Insufficient data
Common House Gecko
LC

Common House Gecko

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Hemidactylus frenatus

Insufficient data
Indian Cobra
LC

Indian Cobra

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Naja naja

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Chunam Tree Frog
LC

Chunam Tree Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Polypedates maculatus

Insufficient data
Common skittering frog
LC

Common skittering frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis

Insufficient data
Indus Valley Bullfrog
LC

Indus Valley Bullfrog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Hoplobatrachus tigerinus

Insufficient data
Marbled balloon frog
LC

Marbled balloon frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Uperodon systoma

Insufficient data
Nilphamarai Narrow-mouthed Frog
LC

Nilphamarai Narrow-mouthed Frog

Amphibian

Microhyla nilphamariensis

Insufficient data

Animal Events

🦌

Tiger Mating Season

NovDecJan

Increased territorial roaring and mating calls from male tigers, often followed by visible mating pairs.

Tiger
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

80–90% · Very likely
🐦

Pre-Monsoon Waterhole Gatherings

AprMayJun

Wildlife congregates around shrinking water sources, creating high-density viewing opportunities for tigers, deer, and birds.

Common Peafowl
LC

Common Peafowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pavo cristatus

60–70% · Likely
Axis Deer
LC

Axis Deer

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Axis axis

70–80% · Very likely
Tiger
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

80–90% · Very likely
🐦

Monsoon Nesting Boom

JunJulAug

Post-monsoon breeding season leads to nests, fledglings, and heightened parental care behaviors across bird species.

Common Peafowl
LC

Common Peafowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pavo cristatus

60–70% · Likely
Rose-ringed Parakeet

Rose-ringed Parakeet

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Psittacula krameri

60–70% · Likely
Large-billed Crow
LC

Large-billed Crow

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Corvus macrorhynchos

60–70% · Likely

Sighting Calendar

Chance of spotting each species, month by month

Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Species Total
70–80
70–80
60–70
70–80
70–80
70–80
60–70
60–70
60–70
70–80
60–70
60–70
Tiger
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
90–100
80–90
70–80
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
Axis Deer
60–70
80–90
70–80
80–90
80–90
80–90
60–70
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
Northern Plains Gray Langur
60–70
80–90
40–50
70–80
70–80
70–80
60–70
70–80
70–80
70–80
80–90
70–80
Sambar
60–70
80–90
30–40
70–80
80–90
70–80
50–60
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
Pearl-necked Dove
70–80
70–80
80–90
70–80
70–80
80–90
70–80
60–70
60–70
70–80
60–70
50–60
Jungle Babbler
80–90
70–80
60–70
60–70
70–80
70–80
50–60
50–60
50–60
70–80
60–70
60–70
Oriental Magpie-Robin
70–80
60–70
70–80
70–80
80–90
70–80
60–70
50–60
50–60
70–80
50–60
60–70
Red-wattled Lapwing
60–70
80–90
70–80
60–70
60–70
70–80
50–60
50–60
40–50
60–70
70–80
50–60
Indian Grey Hornbill
60–70
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
60–70
50–60
50–60
60–70
60–70
60–70
50–60
Plum-headed Parakeet
70–80
60–70
70–80
60–70
60–70
40–50
70–80
50–60
40–50
70–80
70–80
50–60
Large-billed Crow
70–80
70–80
70–80
60–70
60–70
60–70
40–50
60–70
50–60
50–60
50–60
40–50
Rose-ringed Parakeet
70–80
70–80
70–80
60–70
60–70
40–50
50–60
50–60
60–70
60–70
60–70
50–60
Bos frontalis
30–40
80–90
50–60
60–70
70–80
80–90
70–80
60–70
60–70
30–40
40–50
50–60
White-throated Kingfisher
70–80
50–60
50–60
70–80
60–70
60–70
60–70
50–60
40–50
60–70
60–70
40–50
Black Drongo
70–80
60–70
60–70
50–60
60–70
60–70
60–70
50–60
40–50
70–80
50–60
40–50
Animal Events
🦌 Tiger Mating Season
🐦 Pre-Monsoon Waterhole Gatherings
🐦 Monsoon Nesting Boom

Sighting Zones

Warm areas are where all species together are recorded most, so they track where people go as much as where animals are. For one species, see the map on its own page.

0.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Excellent
🐯 Tigers Patrol the Sal Forest

Where Wildlife Score

How good is this park for seeing wildlife?
🦜

Biodiversity

Good

How rich is the wildlife?

4.3 Global avg
3.6 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Species by taxon
🦅 Birds
539
🐒 Mammals
71
🦎 Reptiles
67
🐸 Amphibians
13
690 Total Species
841 Global average across 280 parks
44 Threatened 6 Endemic
🔭

Sighting

Excellent

How likely to see animals?

3.6 Global avg
4.6 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
62% Global avg
73%
📊
Coverage (182 species at ≥5% of 690 in the inventory)
24% Global avg
26%
🔀
Taxon variety in top 12 (8 bird, 4 mammal)
47% Global avg
59%
🔭
Species per 10 outings (distinct species a visitor would meet over 10 outings — effort held equal across parks)
132 Global avg
139
🌟
Iconic-group species (≥15%) (every species from the 19 iconic groups — monkeys, cats, toucans, macaws, sloths, crocodilians… — not just the 4 highlighted above)
14 Global avg
24
⭐
High-prob species (>40%)
26 Global avg
43
⚖️

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