Eravikulam National Park

🇮🇳 India

🐐 Nilgiri Tahr Mountain Roaming Kingdom
🌍 #230 Global · 3.3 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ #21 in Asia #102 in Tropical Forest
Indian Subcontinent, India 834 spp. recorded

Eravikulam National Park is a high-altitude mountain sanctuary in the Western Ghats of Kerala, featuring rolling tropical rainforests, steep grasslands, and mist-laden slopes. Visitors hike along grassy ridge trails cutting through dense shola thickets and rocky terrain.

10.234° N   77.120° 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

Resplendent Shrubfrog ★
EN

Resplendent Shrubfrog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Raorchestes resplendens

30–40% · Possible
Nilgiri Tahr ★

Nilgiri Tahr

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Hemitragus hylocrius

70–80% · Very likely
Beddome's Bush Frog ★
LC

Beddome's Bush Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Raorchestes beddomii

50–60% · Likely
False Malabar Gliding Frog ★
VU

False Malabar Gliding Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Rhacophorus pseudomalabaricus

40–50% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Red-whiskered Bulbul
LC

Red-whiskered Bulbul

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pycnonotus jocosus

80–90% · Very likely
Pearl-necked Dove
LC

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

60–70% · Likely
White-cheeked Barbet
LC

White-cheeked Barbet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psilopogon viridis

60–70% · Likely
Indian Scimitar-Babbler
LC

Indian Scimitar-Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pomatorhinus horsfieldii

50–60% · Likely
Indian White-eye
LC

Indian White-eye

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Zosterops palpebrosus

50–60% · Likely
Jungle Myna
LC

Jungle Myna

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Acridotheres fuscus

50–60% · Likely
Greenish Warbler
LC

Greenish Warbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Phylloscopus trochiloides

50–60% · Likely
Nilgiri Flowerpecker
LC

Nilgiri Flowerpecker

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicaeum concolor

50–60% · Likely
Vernal Hanging Parrot
LC

Vernal Hanging Parrot

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Loriculus vernalis

40–50% · Likely
Oriental Magpie-Robin
LC

Oriental Magpie-Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Copsychus saularis

40–50% · Likely
Nilgiri Flycatcher
LC

Nilgiri Flycatcher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Eumyias albicaudatus

40–50% · Likely
Large-scaled Pit Viper

Large-scaled Pit Viper

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Craspedocephalus macrolepis

40–50% · Likely

⭐ Iconic Species

Nilgiri Tahr ★

Nilgiri Tahr

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Hemitragus hylocrius

70–80% · Very likely

📊 Most Spotted

Black Leaf Monkey
VU

Black Leaf Monkey

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Semnopithecus johnii

30–40% · Possible
Muntiacus muntjak

Muntiacus muntjak

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Muntiacus muntjak

Insufficient data
Indian Giant Squirrel
LC

Indian Giant Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Ratufa indica

Insufficient data
Bonnet Macaque
VU

Bonnet Macaque

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Macaca radiata

Insufficient data
Bos frontalis

Bos frontalis

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Bos frontalis

Insufficient data
Nilgiri Palm Squirrel
VU

Nilgiri Palm Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Funambulus sublineatus

Insufficient data
Asian Elephant
EN

Asian Elephant

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Elephas maximus

Insufficient data
Tufted Langur
NT

Tufted Langur

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Semnopithecus priam

Insufficient data
Lion-tailed Macaque
EN

Lion-tailed Macaque

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Macaca silenus

Insufficient data
Brown Palm Civet
LC

Brown Palm Civet

Mammal

Paradoxurus jerdoni

Insufficient data
Stripe-necked Mongoose

Stripe-necked Mongoose

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Herpestes vitticollis

Insufficient data
Tiger
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Red-whiskered Bulbul
LC

Red-whiskered Bulbul

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pycnonotus jocosus

80–90% · Very likely
Pearl-necked Dove
LC

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

60–70% · Likely
White-cheeked Barbet
LC

White-cheeked Barbet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psilopogon viridis

60–70% · Likely
Indian Scimitar-Babbler
LC

Indian Scimitar-Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pomatorhinus horsfieldii

50–60% · Likely
Indian White-eye
LC

Indian White-eye

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Zosterops palpebrosus

50–60% · Likely
Jungle Myna
LC

Jungle Myna

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Acridotheres fuscus

50–60% · Likely
Greenish Warbler
LC

Greenish Warbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Phylloscopus trochiloides

50–60% · Likely
Nilgiri Flowerpecker
LC

Nilgiri Flowerpecker

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicaeum concolor

50–60% · Likely
Vernal Hanging Parrot
LC

Vernal Hanging Parrot

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Loriculus vernalis

40–50% · Likely
Oriental Magpie-Robin
LC

Oriental Magpie-Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Copsychus saularis

40–50% · Likely
Nilgiri Flycatcher
LC

Nilgiri Flycatcher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Eumyias albicaudatus

40–50% · Likely
Grey Junglefowl
LC

Grey Junglefowl

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Gallus sonneratii

40–50% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Large-scaled Pit Viper

Large-scaled Pit Viper

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Craspedocephalus macrolepis

40–50% · Likely
Günther's Vine Snake
NT

Günther's Vine Snake

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Ahaetulla dispar

Insufficient data
Large Scaled Forest Lizard
LC

Large Scaled Forest Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Calotes grandisquamis

Insufficient data
Keeled Indian Mabuya
LC

Keeled Indian Mabuya

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Eutropis carinata

Insufficient data
Anaimalai Spiny Lizard
LC

Anaimalai Spiny Lizard

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Salea anamallayana

Insufficient data
Elliot's Forest Lizard
LC

Elliot's Forest Lizard

Reptile

Monilesaurus ellioti

Insufficient data
Thackeray's cat snake

Thackeray's cat snake

Reptile

Boiga thackerayi

Insufficient data
Anamala Pit Viper

Anamala Pit Viper

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Craspedocephalus anamallensis

Insufficient data
Common Green Forest Lizard
LC

Common Green Forest Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Calotes calotes

Insufficient data
Western Ghats Flying Lizard
LC

Western Ghats Flying Lizard

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Draco dussumieri

Insufficient data
Travancore Ground Skink
LC

Travancore Ground Skink

Reptile

Kaestlea travancorica

Insufficient data
Rock Dragon
LC

Rock Dragon

Reptile

Psammophilus dorsalis

Insufficient data

⭐ Iconic Species

Resplendent Shrubfrog ★
EN

Resplendent Shrubfrog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Raorchestes resplendens

30–40% · Possible
Beddome's Bush Frog ★
LC

Beddome's Bush Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Raorchestes beddomii

50–60% · Likely
False Malabar Gliding Frog ★
VU

False Malabar Gliding Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Rhacophorus pseudomalabaricus

40–50% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Green-eyed Bush Frog
EN

Green-eyed Bush Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Raorchestes chlorosomma

40–50% · Likely
Munnar Bush Frog
EN

Munnar Bush Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Raorchestes munnarensis

30–40% · Possible
Sushil's Bush Frog
EN

Sushil's Bush Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Raorchestes sushili

Insufficient data
Galaxy Frog
VU

Galaxy Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Melanobatrachus indicus

Insufficient data
Kodaikanal Bush Frog
VU

Kodaikanal Bush Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Raorchestes dubois

Insufficient data
Jerdon's Narrow-mouthed Frog
NT

Jerdon's Narrow-mouthed Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Uperodon montanus

Insufficient data
Griet's Bush Frog
VU

Griet's Bush Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Raorchestes griet

Insufficient data
Malabar Bubble-nest Frog
VU

Malabar Bubble-nest Frog

Amphibian

Raorchestes flaviventris

Insufficient data
Ghats Tree Frog
NT

Ghats Tree Frog

Amphibian

Ghatixalus asterops

Insufficient data
Jayaram's Bush Frog
EN

Jayaram's Bush Frog

Amphibian

Raorchestes jayarami

Insufficient data
Toad-skinned Frog

Toad-skinned Frog

Amphibian

Walkerana phrynoderma

Insufficient data
Anamallais Indian Frog
LC

Anamallais Indian Frog

Amphibian

Indirana brachytarsus

Insufficient data

Animal Events

🦌

Nilgiri Tahr Rutting Season

JanMayNov

Male Nilgiri Tahrs engage in dramatic head-butting contests to establish dominance for mating rights, often seen on steep grassy slopes.

Nilgiri Tahr

Nilgiri Tahr

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Hemitragus hylocrius

70–80% · Very likely
🐸

Monsoon Amphibian Gliding Spectacle

JulAugSepOctNov

The Anamalai Flying Frog leaps between trees using its webbed feet and skin flaps, gliding up to 10 meters to escape predators or find mates.

False Malabar Gliding Frog
VU

False Malabar Gliding Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Rhacophorus pseudomalabaricus

40–50% · Likely
🐸

Eravikulam Bush Frog Breeding Chorus

JunJulAug

During monsoon, male Eravikulam Bush Frogs gather in shola forests to call loudly for mating, creating a distinctive chorus echoing through the mist.

Resplendent Shrubfrog
EN

Resplendent Shrubfrog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Raorchestes resplendens

30–40% · Possible

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
40–50
50–60
60–70
40–50
50–60
40–50
50–60
50–60
50–60
40–50
40–50
50–60
Resplendent Shrubfrog
10–20
20–30
10–20
10–20
20–30
40–50
50–60
60–70
10–20
10–20
10–20
10–20
Nilgiri Tahr
80–90
50–60
40–50
60–70
80–90
70–80
60–70
40–50
60–70
60–70
80–90
70–80
Beddome's Bush Frog
40–50
70–80
50–60
50–60
30–40
50–60
50–60
60–70
60–70
40–50
20–30
60–70
False Malabar Gliding Frog
20–30
30–40
20–30
20–30
30–40
20–30
50–60
60–70
70–80
60–70
40–50
20–30
Red-whiskered Bulbul
80–90
70–80
90–100
70–80
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
40–50
80–90
90–100
Pearl-necked Dove
40–50
50–60
80–90
30–40
50–60
50–60
60–70
60–70
60–70
40–50
60–70
80–90
White-cheeked Barbet
50–60
50–60
80–90
50–60
70–80
50–60
60–70
60–70
50–60
40–50
40–50
50–60
Indian Scimitar-Babbler
50–60
50–60
80–90
60–70
40–50
40–50
50–60
50–60
50–60
50–60
40–50
30–40
Indian White-eye
60–70
50–60
70–80
70–80
40–50
60–70
50–60
50–60
50–60
40–50
40–50
20–30
Jungle Myna
30–40
50–60
40–50
40–50
70–80
40–50
50–60
50–60
50–60
30–40
60–70
70–80
Greenish Warbler
40–50
50–60
80–90
60–70
40–50
40–50
50–60
50–60
50–60
30–40
40–50
40–50
Nilgiri Flowerpecker
50–60
50–60
80–90
60–70
30–40
40–50
50–60
50–60
40–50
20–30
30–40
40–50
Vernal Hanging Parrot
30–40
40–50
50–60
20–30
50–60
50–60
40–50
40–50
50–60
60–70
30–40
60–70
Oriental Magpie-Robin
40–50
40–50
30–40
40–50
60–70
50–60
40–50
40–50
40–50
30–40
60–70
60–70
Nilgiri Flycatcher
50–60
30–40
60–70
50–60
20–30
30–40
40–50
40–50
30–40
60–70
30–40
10–20
Large-scaled Pit Viper
20–30
30–40
20–30
50–60
20–30
20–30
40–50
60–70
40–50
40–50
40–50
40–50
Animal Events
🦌 Nilgiri Tahr Rutting Season
🐸 Monsoon Amphibian Gliding Spectacle
🐸 Eravikulam Bush Frog Breeding Chorus

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 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Good
🐐 Nilgiri Tahr Mountain Roaming Kingdom

Where Wildlife Score

How good is this park for seeing wildlife?
🦜

Biodiversity

Good

How rich is the wildlife?

4.3 Global avg
4.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Species by taxon
🦅 Birds
484
🐒 Mammals
119
🦎 Reptiles
161
🐸 Amphibians
70
834 Total Species
841 Global average across 280 parks
78 Threatened 4 Endemic
🔭

Sighting

Good

How likely to see animals?

3.6 Global avg
3.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
62% Global avg
57%
📊
Coverage (139 species at ≥5% of 834 in the inventory)
24% Global avg
17%
🔀
Taxon variety in top 12 (9 bird, 2 amphibian, 1 mammal)
47% Global avg
54%
🔭
Species per 10 outings (distinct species a visitor would meet over 10 outings — effort held equal across parks)
132 Global avg
100
🌟
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
12
⭐
High-prob species (>40%)
26 Global avg
20
⚖️

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