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Bird Walk at Ambazari Biodiversity Park, Nagpur, Maharashtra

About Ambazari Biodiversity Park

Spread across nearly 750–758 hectares, Ambazari Biodiversity Park is a remarkable green oasis within the city’s urban landscape. Characterised by a mosaic of dry deciduous forest, grasslands, scrub, and wetland backwaters, the park supports an impressive ecological diversity. Over 400 plant species have been recorded here, including several endemic varieties, along with rich grass diversity that sustains the open habitats. This blend of ecosystems makes the park not just scenic, but ecologically significant—offering refuge to mammals like jackals and deer, along with reptiles, insects, and other fauna.
For birders, Ambazari is a quiet paradise. With over 160 bird species recorded, including migratory visitors, its grasslands and water edges create ideal conditions for both resident and seasonal birds. Early mornings reveal a chorus of calls and movement, making it a rewarding space for observation and photography. However, like many urban biodiversity hotspots, the park faces growing pressures—frequent grassland fires, habitat disturbance, infrastructure expansion, and pollution threaten its fragile ecosystems. Continued conservation efforts and awareness initiatives remain crucial to ensure that Ambazari thrives as both a biodiversity refuge and a living classroom for nature enthusiasts.

Bird Guide: Rohit Hazare

Birding for 11 years, what began as an escape has evolved into a meditative journey—guided by the belief that “birding is a lifetime ticket to the theatre of nature.”

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Common birds of Ambazari Biodiversity Park

At Ambazari Biodiversity Park, birdlife is both abundant and captivating, with over 165 species recorded across its varied habitats. The park’s open grasslands and forest edges are often graced by the stately Indian Peafowl and the shy Gray Francolin, while a variety of doves—from Spotted Dove to Laughing Dove—add gentle movement to the landscape. Wetland fringes attract species like the White-breasted Waterhen, Little Egret, and Indian Pond-Heron, while lapwings call loudly from open grounds. The trees echo with the calls of Asian Koel and Common Hawk-Cuckoo, and the elusive Greater Coucal moves quietly through undergrowth. Overhead, raptors such as the Shikra, Black-winged Kite, and Oriental Honey-buzzard patrol the skies, completing a dynamic birding experience that makes Ambazari a rewarding destination for both beginners and seasoned birdwatchers.
Indian Spot-billed Duck
Grey Francolin
Common Tailorbird
Black Drongo
Coppersmith Barbet

Eurasian Collared Dove
White-throated Kingfisher
Indian Peafowl
Red-wattled Lapwing
Black-crowned Night Heron
Little Cormorant
White-breasted Waterhen
Shikra
Purple Sunbird
Tickell's Blue Flycatcher
Oriental Honey Buzzard
Orange-headed Thrush
Red-vented Bulbul
Laughing Dove
Indian Paradise Flycatcher
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