Kanha National Park

🇮🇳 India

🦌 Barasingha on the Kanha Meadows
🌍 #84 Global · 4.2 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ #12 in Asia #36 in Tropical Forest
Indian Subcontinent, India 757 spp. recorded

Kanha National Park sits in the central uplands of India, protecting a dense tropical rainforest of sal and bamboo trees. Interlaced with grassy meadows and seasonal streams, this protected terrain offers a distinct terrain of closed canopy forest and open feeding grounds.

22.275° N   80.663° 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

70–80% · Very likely
Barasingha ★

Barasingha

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rucervus duvaucelii

70–80% · 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

Pearl-necked Dove
LC

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

80–90% · Very likely
Rufous Treepie
LC

Rufous Treepie

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dendrocitta vagabunda

70–80% · Very likely
Black-hooded Oriole
LC

Black-hooded Oriole

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Oriolus xanthornus

70–80% · Very likely
Black Drongo
LC

Black Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus macrocercus

70–80% · Very likely
Brown-headed Barbet
LC

Brown-headed Barbet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psilopogon zeylanicus

70–80% · Very likely
Asian Jackal
LC

Asian Jackal

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Canis aureus

70–80% · Likely
Bos frontalis

Bos frontalis

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Bos frontalis

60–70% · Likely
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
LC

Greater Racket-tailed Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus paradiseus

60–70% · Likely
Sambar
VU

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

60–70% · Likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

60–70% · Likely
Oriental Magpie-Robin
LC

Oriental Magpie-Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Copsychus saularis

60–70% · Likely
Jungle Babbler

Jungle Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdoides striata

60–70% · Likely

⭐ Iconic Species

Tiger ★
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

70–80% · Very likely
Barasingha ★

Barasingha

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rucervus duvaucelii

70–80% · 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

Asian Jackal
LC

Asian Jackal

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Canis aureus

70–80% · Likely
Bos frontalis

Bos frontalis

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Bos frontalis

60–70% · Likely
Sambar
VU

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

60–70% · Likely
Muntiacus muntjak

Muntiacus muntjak

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Muntiacus muntjak

50–60% · Likely
Blackbuck
LC

Blackbuck

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Antilope cervicapra

40–50% · Likely
Dhole
EN

Dhole

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Cuon alpinus

30–40% · Possible
Sloth Bear
VU

Sloth Bear

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Melursus ursinus

30–40% · Possible
Ruddy Mongoose

Ruddy Mongoose

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Herpestes smithii

30–40% · Possible
Leopard
VU Endemic

Leopard

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Panthera pardus

20–30% · Possible
Rhesus Macaque
LC

Rhesus Macaque

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Macaca mulatta

20–30% · Possible
Indian Giant Flying Squirrel
LC

Indian Giant Flying Squirrel

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Petaurista philippensis

20–30% · Possible
Common Palm Civet
LC

Common Palm Civet

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Paradoxurus hermaphroditus

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Pearl-necked Dove
LC

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

80–90% · Very likely
Rufous Treepie
LC

Rufous Treepie

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dendrocitta vagabunda

70–80% · Very likely
Black-hooded Oriole
LC

Black-hooded Oriole

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Oriolus xanthornus

70–80% · Very likely
Black Drongo
LC

Black Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus macrocercus

70–80% · Very likely
Brown-headed Barbet
LC

Brown-headed Barbet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psilopogon zeylanicus

70–80% · Very likely
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
LC

Greater Racket-tailed Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus paradiseus

60–70% · Likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

60–70% · Likely
Oriental Magpie-Robin
LC

Oriental Magpie-Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Copsychus saularis

60–70% · Likely
Jungle Babbler

Jungle Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdoides striata

60–70% · Likely
Common Tailorbird
LC

Common Tailorbird

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Orthotomus sutorius

60–70% · Likely
Coppersmith Barbet
LC

Coppersmith Barbet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psilopogon haemacephalus

60–70% · Likely
Jungle Owlet
LC

Jungle Owlet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Glaucidium radiatum

60–70% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Indian Flap-shelled Turtle
VU

Indian Flap-shelled Turtle

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Lissemys punctata

30–40% · Possible
Reddish Peninsular Cat Snake
LC

Reddish Peninsular Cat Snake

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Boiga forsteni

20–30% · Possible
Indian Python
NT

Indian Python

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Python molurus

20–30% · Possible
Indian Wolf Snake
LC

Indian Wolf Snake

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Lycodon aulicus

20–30% · Possible
Common Bamboo Viper

Common Bamboo Viper

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Craspedocephalus gramineus

20–30% · Possible
Oriental Garden Lizard
LC

Oriental Garden Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Calotes versicolor

Insufficient data
Chequered Keelback
LC

Chequered Keelback

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Fowlea piscator

Insufficient data
Buff Striped Keelback
LC

Buff Striped Keelback

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Amphiesma stolatum

Insufficient data
Loos Snake
LC

Loos Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Oligodon taeniolatus

Insufficient data
Dhaman
LC

Dhaman

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Ptyas mucosa

Insufficient data
Keeled Indian Mabuya
LC

Keeled Indian Mabuya

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Eutropis carinata

Insufficient data
Barred Wolf Snake
LC

Barred Wolf Snake

Reptile

Lycodon striatus

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Common skittering frog
LC

Common skittering frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis

Insufficient data
Chunam Tree Frog
LC

Chunam Tree Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Polypedates maculatus

Insufficient data
Common Indian Toad
LC

Common Indian Toad

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

Insufficient data
Marbled balloon frog
LC

Marbled balloon frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Uperodon systoma

Insufficient data
Indus Valley Bullfrog
LC

Indus Valley Bullfrog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Hoplobatrachus tigerinus

Insufficient data
Indian Burrowing Frog
LC

Indian Burrowing Frog

Amphibian

Sphaerotheca breviceps

Insufficient data

Animal Events

🦌

Barasingha rutting season

Oct

Male Barasinghas engage in dramatic rutting displays, locking antlers and vocalizing to establish dominance. This is a critical period for their conservation breeding program.

Barasingha

Barasingha

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rucervus duvaucelii

70–80% · Very likely
🦌

Tiger breeding and cub sightings

AprMay

Spring months coincide with peak tiger activity, including mating and territorial marking. Cubs are often spotted near water sources or dense cover.

Tiger
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

70–80% · Very likely
🐦

Monsoon bird migration

JunJulAug

Post-monsoon arrival of migratory birds, including raptors and waterfowl, transforms the park’s avifauna. Wetlands and grasslands become vibrant with activity.

Asian Green Bee-eater
LC

Asian Green Bee-eater

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Merops orientalis

40–50% · Likely
Greater Coucal
LC

Greater Coucal

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Centropus sinensis

50–60% · Likely
Indian Pond Heron
LC

Indian Pond Heron

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Ardeola grayii

50–60% · 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
60–70
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
60–70
50–60
50–60
50–60
70–80
70–80
60–70
Tiger
70–80
70–80
50–60
80–90
80–90
70–80
50–60
40–50
40–50
70–80
70–80
70–80
Barasingha
60–70
70–80
60–70
80–90
70–80
70–80
40–50
40–50
50–60
80–90
60–70
70–80
Axis Deer
70–80
80–90
70–80
80–90
50–60
70–80
50–60
40–50
50–60
80–90
60–70
70–80
Northern Plains Gray Langur
80–90
70–80
70–80
80–90
60–70
40–50
40–50
60–70
30–40
70–80
60–70
60–70
Pearl-necked Dove
70–80
70–80
80–90
80–90
70–80
70–80
80–90
90–100
90–100
80–90
80–90
70–80
Rufous Treepie
70–80
70–80
80–90
70–80
70–80
70–80
50–60
60–70
60–70
70–80
80–90
70–80
Black-hooded Oriole
60–70
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
80–90
60–70
70–80
60–70
70–80
70–80
60–70
Black Drongo
70–80
60–70
60–70
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
60–70
70–80
70–80
Brown-headed Barbet
70–80
80–90
80–90
70–80
70–80
70–80
40–50
40–50
50–60
70–80
70–80
50–60
Asian Jackal
70–80
50–60
50–60
80–90
70–80
20–30
40–50
40–50
30–40
60–70
60–70
70–80
Bos frontalis
40–50
50–60
60–70
80–90
60–70
70–80
40–50
40–50
50–60
80–90
60–70
50–60
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
70–80
60–70
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
20–30
40–50
40–50
70–80
70–80
60–70
Sambar
50–60
50–60
70–80
70–80
60–70
60–70
40–50
40–50
30–40
60–70
70–80
60–70
White-throated Kingfisher
60–70
60–70
60–70
70–80
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
50–60
60–70
60–70
Oriental Magpie-Robin
50–60
50–60
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
60–70
50–60
40–50
50–60
60–70
50–60
Jungle Babbler
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
20–30
30–40
30–40
60–70
60–70
60–70
Animal Events
🦌 Barasingha rutting season
🦌 Tiger breeding and cub sightings
🐦 Monsoon bird migration

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
🦌 Barasingha on the Kanha Meadows

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
572
🐒 Mammals
95
🦎 Reptiles
76
🐸 Amphibians
14
757 Total Species
841 Global average across 280 parks
46 Threatened 8 Endemic
🔭

Sighting

Excellent

How likely to see animals?

3.6 Global avg
4.4 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
62% Global avg
73%
📊
Coverage (197 species at ≥5% of 757 in the inventory)
24% Global avg
26%
🔀
Taxon variety in top 12 (6 bird, 6 mammal)
47% Global avg
67%
🔭
Species per 10 outings (distinct species a visitor would meet over 10 outings — effort held equal across parks)
132 Global avg
133
🌟
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
22
⭐
High-prob species (>40%)
26 Global avg
40
⚖️

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