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India Andaman Nicobar

Long-tailed Parakeet Psittacula longicauda ŠLaurence Poh http://www.laurencepoh.com/

The reserves and protected forests extend over 86% area of the territory and forest covers more than 92%. About half of the forests has been set aside as Tribal Reserves, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, which are inviolate. Mangroves occupy nearly 12% of the territory. There are more than 150 endemic plant and animals species. It is a birding paradise with around 271 species of which 39 are endemic.

useful reading

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reserves

Forests in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

http://www.indiatravelogue.com/dest/and/over.html
The Forest of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been categorised as one of the highest potential productivity zones in India owing to a favourable climate and edaphic factors present in these islands. Forests area is nearly 86% of its geographical area and the forest cover is about 92%. The non-forest area is also frequently covered with trees. Out of the 86% forest area, 56% is still maintained in its pristine glory in the form of coastal forest belts (13%); small islets and protected areas (7%); Tribal Reserves (36%); National Parks and Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves (Over-lapping).

trip reports

Travelling Birder
http://www.travellingbirder.com
The Travellingbirder.com birding trip report search engine guides you to 7,000+ birding trip reports on the Internet. You can search for trip reports from a specific country and time of year. Not all these reports are in English. So, if you cant find the trip report you want on this Fatbirder page give them a try!

2002 [March] - Anand Prasad - South Andaman

http://www.princeton.edu/~vivekt/trips/Andaman-02.htm
The islands make an ideal birding holiday. In two weeks you have plenty of time to see the birds and to relax with some snorkelling and swimming in a very beautiful, quiet environment. It would have been the perfect place to bring my non-birding girlfriend. The reason it is so unexploited is that it is difficult to reach. The only way is by ship or plane from Calcutta or Chennai. Soon however the international airport should be open and it will be easy accessible. Now or soon after the airport opens will be a good time to visit, before the inevitable commercialisation of the islands takes place...

local guides

Sinclairs Bird Watching

http://www.sinclairsbirdwatching.com
Hotel Sinclairs offers three exotic destinations for bird lovers, namely Dooars, Portblair and Ooty. A pursuit for families, groups and individuals, birdwatching is becoming increasingly popular today. Birding is easy and inexpensive, requiring minimal equipment, skill and physical fitness. With their diverse habitats and hospitable climate, it is easy to see why the three destinations among the best for birdwatching in the Indian sub-continent...

places to stay

Andaman Resort

http://www.a-tone.com/akiko/andaman/birdseye.html
Unlike some resort hotels, where palm trees are artificially planted, the Andaman Resort is situated in an environment that is natural. The number on the map represents the area where the animal, bird or reptile was sited. Click on the number to see a picture of the animal.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

http://www.indiatour.com/andaman/
It is a birds paradise - more than 271 varieties of birds inhabit the idyllic landscape, out of which 39 are endemic. Megapode, Swiftlet, Hornbill and Nicobar Pigeon are some of the specialties of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands...