Jim Corbett National Park

🇮🇳 India

🐯 Tiger Tracks Along the Ramganga
🌍 #183 Global · 3.5 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ #20 in Asia #85 in Tropical Forest
Indian Subcontinent, India 1054 spp. recorded

Jim Corbett National Park is a protected wildlife reserve nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India. This landscape combines dense tropical pine forests, river valleys, and steep ridges, creating a distinct habitat that separates the mountain ecosystems from the plains below.

29.559° N   78.863° 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

50–60% · Likely
Asian Elephant ★
EN

Asian Elephant

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Elephas maximus

60–70% · Likely
Axis Deer ★
LC

Axis Deer

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Axis axis

60–70% · Likely
Gharial ★
CR

Gharial

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Gavialis gangeticus

30–40% · Possible

📊 Most Spotted

Sambar
VU

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

50–60% · Likely
Muntiacus muntjak

Muntiacus muntjak

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Muntiacus muntjak

50–60% · Likely
Rhesus Macaque
LC

Rhesus Macaque

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Macaca mulatta

40–50% · Likely
Asian Jackal
LC

Asian Jackal

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Canis aureus

40–50% · Likely
White-cheeked Bulbul
LC

White-cheeked Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pycnonotus leucogenys

30–40% · Possible
Himalayan Langur
LC

Himalayan Langur

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Semnopithecus schistaceus

30–40% · Possible
Jungle Babbler

Jungle Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdoides striata

30–40% · Possible
Plum-headed Parakeet

Plum-headed Parakeet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psittacula cyanocephala

30–40% · Possible
Common Peafowl
LC

Common Peafowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pavo cristatus

30–40% · Possible
Red-whiskered Bulbul
LC

Red-whiskered Bulbul

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pycnonotus jocosus

30–40% · Possible
Blue Whistling-Thrush
LC

Blue Whistling-Thrush

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Myophonus caeruleus

30–40% · Possible
Bengal Monitor
NT

Bengal Monitor

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Varanus bengalensis

30–40% · Possible

⭐ Iconic Species

Tiger ★
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

50–60% · Likely
Asian Elephant ★
EN

Asian Elephant

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Elephas maximus

60–70% · Likely
Axis Deer ★
LC

Axis Deer

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Axis axis

60–70% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Sambar
VU

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

50–60% · Likely
Muntiacus muntjak

Muntiacus muntjak

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Muntiacus muntjak

50–60% · Likely
Rhesus Macaque
LC

Rhesus Macaque

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Macaca mulatta

40–50% · Likely
Asian Jackal
LC

Asian Jackal

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Canis aureus

40–50% · Likely
Himalayan Langur
LC

Himalayan Langur

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Semnopithecus schistaceus

30–40% · Possible
Tarai Gray Langur
NT

Tarai Gray Langur

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Semnopithecus hector

20–30% · Possible
Yellow-throated Marten
LC

Yellow-throated Marten

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Martes flavigula

10–20% · Possible
Northern Plains Gray Langur
LC

Northern Plains Gray Langur

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Semnopithecus entellus

Insufficient data
Northern Palm Squirrel
LC

Northern Palm Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Funambulus pennantii

Insufficient data
Herpestes edwardsi

Herpestes edwardsi

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Herpestes edwardsi

Insufficient data
Sloth Bear
VU

Sloth Bear

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Melursus ursinus

Insufficient data
Hog Deer
EN

Hog Deer

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Axis porcinus

0–10% · With luck

📊 Most Spotted

White-cheeked Bulbul
LC

White-cheeked Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pycnonotus leucogenys

30–40% · Possible
Jungle Babbler

Jungle Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdoides striata

30–40% · Possible
Plum-headed Parakeet

Plum-headed Parakeet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psittacula cyanocephala

30–40% · Possible
Common Peafowl
LC

Common Peafowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pavo cristatus

30–40% · Possible
Red-whiskered Bulbul
LC

Red-whiskered Bulbul

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pycnonotus jocosus

30–40% · Possible
Blue Whistling-Thrush
LC

Blue Whistling-Thrush

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Myophonus caeruleus

30–40% · Possible
Pearl-necked Dove
LC

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

20–30% · Possible
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

20–30% · Possible
Indian White-eye
LC

Indian White-eye

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Zosterops palpebrosus

20–30% · Possible
Long-tailed Shrike
LC

Long-tailed Shrike

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Lanius schach

20–30% · Possible
Red-wattled Lapwing
LC

Red-wattled Lapwing

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Vanellus indicus

20–30% · Possible
Grey Bushchat
LC

Grey Bushchat

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Saxicola ferreus

20–30% · Possible

⭐ Iconic Species

Gharial ★
CR

Gharial

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Gavialis gangeticus

30–40% · Possible

📊 Most Spotted

Bengal Monitor
NT

Bengal Monitor

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Varanus bengalensis

30–40% · Possible
Mugger Crocodile
VU

Mugger Crocodile

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Crocodylus palustris

20–30% · Possible
Indian Black Turtle
LC

Indian Black Turtle

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Melanochelys trijuga

Insufficient data
Indian Tent Turtle
LC

Indian Tent Turtle

Reptile

Pangshura tentoria

Insufficient data
Burmese Python
VU

Burmese Python

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Python bivittatus

Insufficient data
Oriental Garden Lizard
LC

Oriental Garden Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Calotes versicolor

Insufficient data
Kashmir Rock Agama
LC

Kashmir Rock Agama

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Laudakia tuberculata

Insufficient data
Indian Softshell Turtle
EN

Indian Softshell Turtle

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Nilssonia gangetica

Insufficient data
Common Bronzeback Tree Snake
LC

Common Bronzeback Tree Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Dendrelaphis tristis

Insufficient data
Chequered Keelback
LC

Chequered Keelback

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Fowlea piscator

Insufficient data
Indian Flap-shelled Turtle
VU

Indian Flap-shelled Turtle

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Lissemys punctata

Insufficient data
Dhaman
LC

Dhaman

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Ptyas mucosa

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Indus Valley Bullfrog
LC

Indus Valley Bullfrog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Hoplobatrachus tigerinus

Insufficient data
Common skittering frog
LC

Common skittering frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis

Insufficient data
Common Indian Toad
LC

Common Indian Toad

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

Insufficient data

Animal Events

🐦

Spotted Dove Breeding and Activity

AprMayJunJulSep

Increased avian vocalization and foraging activity across woodland edges and open clearings following seasonal temperature shifts.

Pearl-necked Dove
LC

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

20–30% · Possible
🦌

Tiger Sighting Peak Season

FebMarAprMay

The dry summer months reduce water sources to specific river channels, significantly increasing visibility and activity of apex predators.

Tiger
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

50–60% · Likely
🦌

Asian Elephant Migration and Gathering

FebAprMay

Herds gather in greater numbers along the lower valley grasslands and watercourses to feed and beat the rising summer heat.

Asian Elephant
EN

Asian Elephant

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Elephas maximus

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
40–50
40–50
30–40
40–50
50–60
30–40
20–30
30–40
30–40
30–40
40–50
40–50
Tiger
40–50
60–70
50–60
50–60
70–80
40–50
30–40
40–50
30–40
20–30
30–40
30–40
Asian Elephant
40–50
60–70
60–70
60–70
70–80
40–50
40–50
50–60
40–50
50–60
40–50
50–60
Axis Deer
60–70
70–80
40–50
50–60
70–80
30–40
40–50
50–60
60–70
50–60
50–60
70–80
Gharial
20–30
30–40
40–50
20–30
20–30
30–40
10–20
20–30
20–30
10–20
0–10
30–40
Sambar
50–60
60–70
40–50
40–50
50–60
60–70
30–40
40–50
50–60
30–40
30–40
40–50
Muntiacus muntjak
40–50
60–70
40–50
40–50
50–60
20–30
30–40
40–50
30–40
20–30
50–60
60–70
Rhesus Macaque
50–60
50–60
40–50
40–50
50–60
40–50
30–40
40–50
30–40
30–40
30–40
60–70
Asian Jackal
40–50
50–60
30–40
40–50
60–70
40–50
30–40
40–50
30–40
40–50
30–40
50–60
White-cheeked Bulbul
40–50
20–30
30–40
30–40
30–40
30–40
20–30
10–20
10–20
50–60
50–60
50–60
Himalayan Langur
40–50
40–50
20–30
30–40
40–50
40–50
20–30
30–40
50–60
10–20
30–40
30–40
Jungle Babbler
40–50
20–30
30–40
30–40
40–50
20–30
60–70
30–40
40–50
30–40
50–60
50–60
Plum-headed Parakeet
20–30
30–40
50–60
40–50
50–60
30–40
10–20
<5
0–10
40–50
30–40
20–30
Common Peafowl
20–30
20–30
40–50
50–60
70–80
20–30
10–20
20–30
30–40
20–30
40–50
30–40
Red-whiskered Bulbul
30–40
10–20
20–30
30–40
40–50
20–30
0–10
10–20
20–30
50–60
50–60
40–50
Blue Whistling-Thrush
40–50
20–30
20–30
10–20
20–30
10–20
10–20
0–10
0–10
40–50
40–50
40–50
Bengal Monitor
0–10
10–20
0–10
50–60
50–60
10–20
10–20
20–30
20–30
10–20
30–40
10–20
Animal Events
🐦 Spotted Dove Breeding and Activity
🦌 Tiger Sighting Peak Season
🦌 Asian Elephant Migration and Gathering

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
🐯 Tiger Tracks Along the Ramganga

Where Wildlife Score

How good is this park for seeing wildlife?
🦜

Biodiversity

Excellent

How rich is the wildlife?

4.3 Global avg
4.8 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Species by taxon
🦅 Birds
843
🐒 Mammals
112
🦎 Reptiles
86
🐸 Amphibians
13
1054 Total Species
841 Global average across 280 parks
63 Threatened 5 Endemic
🔭

Sighting

Good

How likely to see animals?

3.6 Global avg
3.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
62% Global avg
46%
📊
Coverage (155 species at ≥5% of 1054 in the inventory)
24% Global avg
15%
🔀
Taxon variety in top 12 (8 mammal, 4 bird)
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
129
🌟
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
15
⭐
High-prob species (>40%)
26 Global avg
7
⚖️

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