Kaziranga National Park

🇮🇳 India

🐘 Great Indian Rhinoceros in Elephant Grass
🌍 #120 Global · 3.9 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ #16 in Asia #59 in Tropical Forest
Indian Subcontinent, India 1113 spp. recorded

Kaziranga National Park sits in the northeastern corner of India, protecting a dense tropical rainforest crossed by wide river channels and tall grassland patches. This terrain differs from dry scrubland reserves through its constant moisture and thick canopy cover, which supports a heavy concentration of plant growth year-round.

26.682° N   93.390° 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

Great Indian Rhinoceros ★
VU

Great Indian Rhinoceros

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rhinoceros unicornis

60–70% · Likely
Asian Elephant ★
EN

Asian Elephant

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Elephas maximus

50–60% · Likely
Tiger ★
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

30–40% · Possible
Pearl-necked Dove ★
LC

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

50–60% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Hog Deer
EN

Hog Deer

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Axis porcinus

50–60% · Likely
Jungle Myna
LC

Jungle Myna

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Acridotheres fuscus

50–60% · Likely
Asian Buffalo

Asian Buffalo

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Bubalus arnee

40–50% · Likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

40–50% · Likely
Barasingha

Barasingha

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rucervus duvaucelii

40–50% · Likely
Indian Pond Heron
LC

Indian Pond Heron

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Ardeola grayii

40–50% · Likely
Rhesus Macaque
LC

Rhesus Macaque

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Macaca mulatta

40–50% · Likely
Rose-ringed Parakeet

Rose-ringed Parakeet

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Psittacula krameri

40–50% · Likely
Asian Openbill Stork
LC

Asian Openbill Stork

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Anastomus oscitans

40–50% · Likely
Indian Pied Starling
LC

Indian Pied Starling

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Gracupica contra

40–50% · Likely
Indochinese Roller
LC

Indochinese Roller

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Coracias affinis

40–50% · Likely
Bengal Monitor
NT

Bengal Monitor

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Varanus bengalensis

30–40% · Possible

⭐ Iconic Species

Great Indian Rhinoceros ★
VU

Great Indian Rhinoceros

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rhinoceros unicornis

60–70% · Likely
Asian Elephant ★
EN

Asian Elephant

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Elephas maximus

50–60% · Likely
Tiger ★
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

30–40% · Possible

📊 Most Spotted

Hog Deer
EN

Hog Deer

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Axis porcinus

50–60% · Likely
Asian Buffalo

Asian Buffalo

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Bubalus arnee

40–50% · Likely
Barasingha

Barasingha

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rucervus duvaucelii

40–50% · Likely
Rhesus Macaque
LC

Rhesus Macaque

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Macaca mulatta

40–50% · Likely
Irrawaddy Squirrel
LC

Irrawaddy Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Callosciurus pygerythrus

30–40% · Possible
Smooth Coated Otter
VU

Smooth Coated Otter

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Lutrogale perspicillata

30–40% · Possible
Capped Langur
VU

Capped Langur

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Trachypithecus pileatus

30–40% · Possible
Sambar
VU

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

20–30% · Possible
Black Giant Squirrel
NT

Black Giant Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Ratufa bicolor

20–30% · Possible
Muntiacus muntjak

Muntiacus muntjak

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Muntiacus muntjak

20–30% · Possible
Indian Flying Fox
NT

Indian Flying Fox

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Pteropus medius

Insufficient data
Himalayan Striped Squirrel
LC

Himalayan Striped Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Tamiops mcclellandii

Insufficient data

⭐ Iconic Species

Pearl-necked Dove ★
LC

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

50–60% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Jungle Myna
LC

Jungle Myna

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Acridotheres fuscus

50–60% · Likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

40–50% · Likely
Indian Pond Heron
LC

Indian Pond Heron

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Ardeola grayii

40–50% · Likely
Rose-ringed Parakeet

Rose-ringed Parakeet

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Psittacula krameri

40–50% · Likely
Asian Openbill Stork
LC

Asian Openbill Stork

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Anastomus oscitans

40–50% · Likely
Indian Pied Starling
LC

Indian Pied Starling

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Gracupica contra

40–50% · Likely
Indochinese Roller
LC

Indochinese Roller

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Coracias affinis

40–50% · Likely
Oriental Darter
LC

Oriental Darter

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Anhinga melanogaster

30–40% · Possible
Red-wattled Lapwing
LC

Red-wattled Lapwing

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Vanellus indicus

30–40% · Possible
Oriental Magpie-Robin
LC

Oriental Magpie-Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Copsychus saularis

30–40% · Possible
Lesser Adjutant
NT

Lesser Adjutant

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Leptoptilos javanicus

30–40% · Possible
Black Drongo
LC

Black Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus macrocercus

30–40% · Possible

📊 Most Spotted

Bengal Monitor
NT

Bengal Monitor

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Varanus bengalensis

30–40% · Possible
Common Water Monitor
LC

Common Water Monitor

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Varanus salvator

30–40% · Possible
Assam Roofed Turtle
CR

Assam Roofed Turtle

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Pangshura sylhetensis

30–40% · Possible
Tokay Gecko
LC

Tokay Gecko

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Gekko gecko

30–40% · Possible
Black Pond Turtle
EN

Black Pond Turtle

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Geoclemys hamiltonii

20–30% · Possible
Indian Roofed Turtle
VU

Indian Roofed Turtle

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Pangshura tecta

20–30% · Possible
Eastern Bronzeback Tree Snake

Eastern Bronzeback Tree Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Dendrelaphis proarchos

20–30% · Possible
Black Soft-shell Turtle
CR

Black Soft-shell Turtle

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Nilssonia nigricans

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
Indian Wolf Snake
LC

Indian Wolf Snake

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Lycodon aulicus

Insufficient data
Many-lined Sun-skink
LC

Many-lined Sun-skink

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Eutropis multifasciata

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Common Indian Toad
LC

Common Indian Toad

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

10–20% · Possible
Cope's Assam Frog

Cope's Assam Frog

Amphibian

Hydrophylax leptoglossa

Insufficient data

Animal Events

🦌

Elephant congregation period

OctNovDec

Large elephant herds congregate near floodplains as waters recede, facilitating social interactions.

Asian Elephant
EN

Asian Elephant

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Elephas maximus

50–60% · Likely
🐦

waterfowl influx

JanFebMarAprNovDec

Migratory geese and ducks arrive from Central Asia, filling lakes and wetlands.

Bar-headed Goose
LC

Bar-headed Goose

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Anser indicus

30–40% · Possible
🦌

One‑horned Rhinoceros breeding season

OctDec

Mating peaks and females give birth during the cooler months, enhancing calf survival.

Great Indian Rhinoceros
VU

Great Indian Rhinoceros

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rhinoceros unicornis

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
40–50
40–50
30–40
30–40
30–40
30–40
30–40
50–60
40–50
40–50
Great Indian Rhinoceros
60–70
50–60
50–60
60–70
60–70
30–40
50–60
40–50
40–50
70–80
60–70
60–70
Asian Elephant
40–50
50–60
50–60
50–60
20–30
30–40
30–40
40–50
30–40
60–70
50–60
60–70
Tiger
10–20
30–40
30–40
30–40
20–30
10–20
40–50
10–20
10–20
40–50
30–40
0–10
Pearl-necked Dove
40–50
50–60
30–40
50–60
50–60
70–80
50–60
80–90
80–90
70–80
50–60
50–60
Hog Deer
60–70
50–60
60–70
60–70
40–50
30–40
30–40
40–50
40–50
50–60
70–80
40–50
Jungle Myna
40–50
50–60
40–50
50–60
40–50
70–80
50–60
60–70
50–60
60–70
40–50
40–50
Asian Buffalo
50–60
40–50
40–50
40–50
20–30
20–30
30–40
30–40
30–40
60–70
40–50
60–70
White-throated Kingfisher
40–50
40–50
40–50
40–50
40–50
40–50
40–50
50–60
40–50
60–70
40–50
40–50
Barasingha
50–60
40–50
50–60
40–50
30–40
20–30
30–40
30–40
30–40
40–50
40–50
40–50
Indian Pond Heron
40–50
40–50
30–40
40–50
20–30
30–40
40–50
40–50
20–30
40–50
50–60
40–50
Rhesus Macaque
40–50
40–50
50–60
40–50
10–20
20–30
20–30
30–40
30–40
20–30
40–50
50–60
Rose-ringed Parakeet
40–50
30–40
30–40
40–50
30–40
30–40
30–40
20–30
40–50
40–50
50–60
50–60
Asian Openbill Stork
40–50
40–50
40–50
40–50
40–50
10–20
10–20
10–20
10–20
40–50
40–50
40–50
Indian Pied Starling
40–50
40–50
30–40
40–50
30–40
70–80
60–70
30–40
40–50
50–60
40–50
30–40
Indochinese Roller
30–40
40–50
40–50
40–50
30–40
10–20
0–10
10–20
30–40
40–50
40–50
40–50
Bengal Monitor
40–50
10–20
50–60
40–50
10–20
40–50
20–30
20–30
20–30
20–30
20–30
30–40
Animal Events
🦌 Elephant congregation period
🐦 waterfowl influx
🦌 One‑horned Rhinoceros breeding season

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
🐘 Great Indian Rhinoceros in Elephant Grass

Where Wildlife Score

How good is this park for seeing wildlife?
🦜

Biodiversity

Very good

How rich is the wildlife?

4.3 Global avg
4.7 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Species by taxon
🦅 Birds
799
🐒 Mammals
132
🦎 Reptiles
149
🐸 Amphibians
33
1113 Total Species
841 Global average across 280 parks
89 Threatened 6 Endemic
🔭

Sighting

Very good

How likely to see animals?

3.6 Global avg
3.6 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
62% Global avg
49%
📊
Coverage (201 species at ≥5% of 1113 in the inventory)
24% Global avg
18%
🔀
Taxon variety in top 12 (6 mammal, 6 bird)
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
154
🌟
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
14
⚖️

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