People are always in search of solitude, peace and serene nature. No people like to spend their whole life in hectic and stressed schedules. It is said that if people continue to remain in the same state for a long time, it would retard the growth of human beings. And it is cent percent true. People should always be in search of new things, new places, and new people. This will bring a drastic change in their personality, attitude and so on. For relaxation, people may choose small parks or nearby clubs and spend some quality time with their chunks or families. Such activities will not help the people to rejuvenate completely but make them more energetic. For complete peace of mind, one must visit such a place where nature is abundantly blessed with immense resources, where one could find enough solitude in each corner of the surroundings, and so on. The place should also host a wide variety of adventure activities which could help the travelers to feel they are still younger. There might be several tourist places in the world. But no other places than Andaman and Nicobar Islands could sum up all these features together. Andaman is the only place in the universe that could touch a human’s soul and could wipe all the kinds of stress from his mind. Every year thousands of travelers buy tour packages to this fabulous Island to charm the stupendous beauty with unlimited resources. It is true that many people believe the Island is a haven for a plethora of water activities such as parasailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sea walking (for people who are afraid to practice snorkeling and scuba diving), jet riding, and bamboo rafting and so on. But no one knows that the Island is sheltered to numerous varieties of species of birds and it includes migratory birds. While strolling through the streets of historical monuments, beaches and forest reserve areas travelers could spot many birds in different patterns and various sizes, shapes, and colors. To know more about birds, their habitat and lifestyle just narrow down through the following sections.

1. Narcondam Hornbill

The Narcondam Hornbill is one of the smallest species among all the Asian Hornbills. Rhinoceros Narcondami is the scientific name given to Narcondam Hornbill. Male and female hornbills are identified by their unique plumage. Just like other hornbills they also feed on invertebrates and small reptiles. At times they besiege white-bellied sea eagles that fly near to them. It has been recorded that they consume nine species of fruits available on the Island. These birds are more commonly seen in mixed forests situated at a distance of 700 m from the sea. Special actions were taken to protect the Narcondam Hornbill from human invasions since 2009.

2. Andaman Woodpecker

The Andaman Woodpecker falls in the family of Picidae Woodpecker. The scientific name of Andaman Woodpecker is Dryocopus Hodges. It is mainly seen in lowland forests in tropical moist areas. The absence of white belly and the presence of slate-colored plumage in abundance differs the white-bellied Woodpecker from Andaman Woodpecker. Even though they live in pairs they seem to associate in flocks. Due to deforestation, these species have entered the list of endangered species. It has been reported by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

3. Andaman Masked Owl

          The Andaman Masked Owl is mainly seen in the southern Andaman Islands. It is widely seen in forests, grasslands, coastal plains, and also in human settlement areas. The Andaman Masked Owl is scientifically baptized as Tyto Deroepstorffi. The sound of the Owl is short but high-pitched and it is repeated many times. It consumes on mice, small rodents and rats. It is a nocturnal bird and is widely seen from dusk onwards.

4. Brown Coucal

The Brown Coucal or Andaman Coucal belongs to the family of a non-parasite Cuckoo. It is mainly seen in Table Islands, Coco and also in Andaman. They reside in thickly populated emerald gardens, paddy fields, mangroves, and forest areas. It is scientifically called as Centropus Andamanensis. The song of the Brown Coucal is melodious are deep consisting of hoop notes. They mainly consume insects, frogs, lizards, and crabs.

5. Andaman Crake

    The Andaman Crake is widely seen in the Islands of Andaman. Rallina Canningi is the scientific name of Andaman Crake. Their voice is like a deep croak. They reside in tropical marshlands, tropical mangrove forests, and rainforests and so on. It consumes mollusks, insects (like Grasshoppers, Beetles, Caterpillars), worms and small fishes.

6. Nicobar Megapode

The Nicobar Megapode is also known as Nicobar Scrubfowl is found mainly in the Nicobar Islands and also in some parts of Andaman Island. There has been a large reduction in the number of Nicobar Megapode after the Tsunami took place in 2004. They are scientifically called as Megapodius Nicobariensis. They are well-known for their unique nature they hide in thick jungles during day time and appear in evenings. They are always seen in groups or in pairs.

The above sections might have helped you to understand and learn more about the kinds of birds, their unique characteristics and many more. These are the rare species that could be rarely seen in other parts of the world. Andaman is one of the few places in the world where travelers could explore untouched nature in many ways. Even though the island lacks many of the modern amenities, the ambiguity and calmness could not be found anywhere else in the world. And this is the reason why travelers from Pune, Coimbatore, Hyderabad avail the trip packages. The captivating charm not only lures Indians but also foreigners from all over the world. People could buy tour packages from any of the leading travel operators. But to get excellent hospitality at cheap rates Andaman Tour Travel would be the best option. There is no need to doubt their services as they are having years of experience in the relevant field. Still, if you have any queries you can directly contact the customer support team without any hesitation. While you pack your bags for the Andaman trip don’t forget to carry clothes suitable for water sports.