Nagarhole National Park

🇮🇳 India

🐘 Elephants Gather at Kabini Backwaters
🌍 #72 Global · 4.3 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ #9 in Asia #32 in Tropical Forest
Indian Subcontinent, India 856 spp. recorded

Nagarhole National Park is a protected tropical rainforest reserve situated in southern India. Dense stands of teak and rosewood, winding jungle streams, and emerald valleys define this lush habitat, setting it apart from the drier thorn forests found elsewhere on the subcontinent.

12.010° N   76.144° 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

60–70% · Likely
Asian Elephant ★
EN

Asian Elephant

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Elephas maximus

80–90% · Very likely
Common Peafowl ★
LC

Common Peafowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pavo cristatus

60–70% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Axis Deer
LC

Axis Deer

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Axis axis

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

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

70–80% · Very likely
Bos frontalis

Bos frontalis

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Bos frontalis

60–70% · Likely
Bonnet Macaque
VU

Bonnet Macaque

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Macaca radiata

60–70% · Likely
Red-whiskered Bulbul
LC

Red-whiskered Bulbul

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pycnonotus jocosus

60–70% · Likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

60–70% · Likely
White-cheeked Barbet
LC

White-cheeked Barbet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psilopogon viridis

60–70% · Likely
Indian Giant Squirrel
LC

Indian Giant Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Ratufa indica

60–70% · Likely
Sambar
VU

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

60–70% · Likely
Plum-headed Parakeet

Plum-headed Parakeet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psittacula cyanocephala

50–60% · Likely
Southern Plains Gray Langur
LC

Southern Plains Gray Langur

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Semnopithecus hypoleucos

50–60% · Likely
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
LC

Greater Racket-tailed Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus paradiseus

50–60% · Likely

⭐ Iconic Species

Tiger ★
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

60–70% · Likely
Asian Elephant ★
EN

Asian Elephant

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Elephas maximus

80–90% · Very likely

📊 Most Spotted

Axis Deer
LC

Axis Deer

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Axis axis

80–90% · Very likely
Bos frontalis

Bos frontalis

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Bos frontalis

60–70% · Likely
Bonnet Macaque
VU

Bonnet Macaque

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Macaca radiata

60–70% · Likely
Indian Giant Squirrel
LC

Indian Giant Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Ratufa indica

60–70% · Likely
Sambar
VU

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

60–70% · Likely
Southern Plains Gray Langur
LC

Southern Plains Gray Langur

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Semnopithecus hypoleucos

50–60% · Likely
Stripe-necked Mongoose

Stripe-necked Mongoose

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Herpestes vitticollis

40–50% · Likely
Leopard
VU Endemic

Leopard

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Panthera pardus

40–50% · Likely
Muntiacus muntjak

Muntiacus muntjak

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Muntiacus muntjak

30–40% · Possible
Smooth Coated Otter
VU

Smooth Coated Otter

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Lutrogale perspicillata

20–30% · Possible
Ruddy Mongoose

Ruddy Mongoose

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Herpestes smithii

20–30% · Possible
Dhole
EN

Dhole

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Cuon alpinus

20–30% · Possible

⭐ Iconic Species

Common Peafowl ★
LC

Common Peafowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pavo cristatus

60–70% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Pearl-necked Dove
LC

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

70–80% · Very likely
Red-whiskered Bulbul
LC

Red-whiskered Bulbul

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pycnonotus jocosus

60–70% · Likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

60–70% · Likely
White-cheeked Barbet
LC

White-cheeked Barbet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psilopogon viridis

60–70% · Likely
Plum-headed Parakeet

Plum-headed Parakeet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psittacula cyanocephala

50–60% · Likely
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
LC

Greater Racket-tailed Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus paradiseus

50–60% · Likely
Jungle Myna
LC

Jungle Myna

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Acridotheres fuscus

50–60% · Likely
Oriental Magpie-Robin
LC

Oriental Magpie-Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Copsychus saularis

50–60% · Likely
Grey Junglefowl
LC

Grey Junglefowl

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Gallus sonneratii

50–60% · Likely
Red-wattled Lapwing
LC

Red-wattled Lapwing

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Vanellus indicus

50–60% · Likely
Crested Serpent Eagle
LC

Crested Serpent Eagle

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Spilornis cheela

50–60% · Likely
Large-billed Crow
LC

Large-billed Crow

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Corvus macrorhynchos

50–60% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Indian Black Turtle
LC

Indian Black Turtle

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Melanochelys trijuga

40–50% · Likely
Bengal Monitor
NT

Bengal Monitor

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Varanus bengalensis

30–40% · Possible
Keeled Indian Mabuya
LC

Keeled Indian Mabuya

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Eutropis carinata

10–20% · Possible
Oriental Garden Lizard
LC

Oriental Garden Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Calotes versicolor

10–20% · Possible
Forest Blood Sucker
LC

Forest Blood Sucker

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Monilesaurus rouxii

Insufficient data
Mugger Crocodile
VU

Mugger Crocodile

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Crocodylus palustris

Insufficient data
Indian Flap-shelled Turtle
VU

Indian Flap-shelled Turtle

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Lissemys punctata

Insufficient data
Travancore Wolf Snake
LC

Travancore Wolf Snake

Reptile

Lycodon travancoricus

Insufficient data
Common House Gecko
LC

Common House Gecko

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Hemidactylus frenatus

Insufficient data
Western Ghats Flying Lizard
LC

Western Ghats Flying Lizard

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Draco dussumieri

Insufficient data
Dhaman
LC

Dhaman

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Ptyas mucosa

Insufficient data
Craspedocephalus malabaricus

Craspedocephalus malabaricus

Reptile

Craspedocephalus malabaricus

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Common Indian Toad
LC

Common Indian Toad

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

30–40% · Possible
Malabar Gliding Frog
LC

Malabar Gliding Frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Rhacophorus malabaricus

30–40% · Possible
Indus Valley Bullfrog
LC

Indus Valley Bullfrog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Hoplobatrachus tigerinus

20–30% · Possible
Bicolored Frog
LC

Bicolored Frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Clinotarsus curtipes

20–30% · Possible
Polypedates occidentalis

Polypedates occidentalis

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Polypedates occidentalis

Insufficient data
Malabar Dot Frog
NT

Malabar Dot Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Uperodon triangularis

Insufficient data
Waynad bush frog
LC

Waynad bush frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Pseudophilautus wynaadensis

Insufficient data
Variable Bush Frog
LC

Variable Bush Frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Raorchestes akroparallagi

Insufficient data
Chunam Tree Frog
LC

Chunam Tree Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Polypedates maculatus

Insufficient data
Sri Lankan Bullfrog
LC

Sri Lankan Bullfrog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Uperodon taprobanicus

Insufficient data
winged gliding frog
VU

winged gliding frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Rhacophorus lateralis

Insufficient data
Rao's Intermediate Golden-backed Frog

Rao's Intermediate Golden-backed Frog

Amphibian

Indosylvirana intermedia

Insufficient data

Animal Events

🦌

Tiger Sightings Peak

JanMarAprOct

Highest probability of tiger sightings during dry months when prey congregates near water sources.

Axis Deer
LC

Axis Deer

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Axis axis

80–90% · Very likely
Tiger
EN

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

60–70% · Likely
🐸

Monsoon Avian Spectacle

MayJunJulAug

Lush forests and breeding season bring migratory and resident birds to prominence, including vibrant amphibians.

Common Indian Toad
LC

Common Indian Toad

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

30–40% · Possible
Malabar Gliding Frog
LC

Malabar Gliding Frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Rhacophorus malabaricus

30–40% · Possible
🦌

Elephant Herd Gatherings

AprNov

Elephant herds congregate near waterholes and salt licks, offering exceptional viewing opportunities.

Gayal

Gayal

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Bos frontalis

60–70% · Likely
Asian Elephant
EN

Asian Elephant

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Elephas maximus

80–90% · Very 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
60–70
50–60
70–80
60–70
60–70
60–70
50–60
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
Tiger
70–80
50–60
70–80
60–70
60–70
40–50
50–60
20–30
50–60
70–80
60–70
40–50
Asian Elephant
80–90
70–80
60–70
80–90
80–90
70–80
70–80
60–70
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
Common Peafowl
50–60
60–70
60–70
80–90
60–70
70–80
70–80
60–70
50–60
50–60
60–70
50–60
Axis Deer
80–90
70–80
60–70
80–90
80–90
70–80
80–90
70–80
70–80
70–80
80–90
80–90
Pearl-necked Dove
70–80
60–70
70–80
60–70
60–70
60–70
70–80
70–80
80–90
80–90
70–80
70–80
Bos frontalis
60–70
50–60
30–40
70–80
70–80
50–60
30–40
60–70
60–70
60–70
80–90
60–70
Bonnet Macaque
60–70
50–60
30–40
80–90
50–60
60–70
50–60
50–60
70–80
50–60
70–80
70–80
Red-whiskered Bulbul
60–70
60–70
60–70
70–80
70–80
70–80
60–70
60–70
60–70
70–80
50–60
50–60
White-throated Kingfisher
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
70–80
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
White-cheeked Barbet
60–70
70–80
50–60
60–70
60–70
50–60
50–60
60–70
50–60
60–70
50–60
50–60
Indian Giant Squirrel
60–70
60–70
60–70
50–60
40–50
60–70
50–60
50–60
50–60
40–50
70–80
70–80
Sambar
40–50
50–60
40–50
70–80
50–60
60–70
60–70
40–50
50–60
40–50
70–80
60–70
Plum-headed Parakeet
60–70
70–80
50–60
50–60
40–50
30–40
30–40
40–50
40–50
60–70
50–60
60–70
Southern Plains Gray Langur
70–80
50–60
50–60
60–70
40–50
50–60
30–40
50–60
50–60
40–50
70–80
50–60
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
50–60
50–60
60–70
50–60
30–40
60–70
40–50
30–40
Animal Events
🦌 Tiger Sightings Peak
🐸 Monsoon Avian Spectacle
🦌 Elephant Herd Gatherings

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
🐘 Elephants Gather at Kabini Backwaters

Where Wildlife Score

How good is this park for seeing wildlife?
🦜

Biodiversity

Very good

How rich is the wildlife?

4.3 Global avg
4.3 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Species by taxon
🦅 Birds
539
🐒 Mammals
120
🦎 Reptiles
135
🐸 Amphibians
62
856 Total Species
841 Global average across 280 parks
72 Threatened 4 Endemic
🔭

Sighting

Excellent

How likely to see animals?

3.6 Global avg
4.2 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
62% Global avg
67%
📊
Coverage (224 species at ≥5% of 856 in the inventory)
24% Global avg
26%
🔀
Taxon variety in top 12 (7 mammal, 5 bird)
47% Global avg
65%
🔭
Species per 10 outings (distinct species a visitor would meet over 10 outings — effort held equal across parks)
132 Global avg
153
🌟
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
25
⭐
High-prob species (>40%)
26 Global avg
30
⚖️

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