Little Grebe – B,C,K – seen in wetland areas in all locations
Indian Cormorant – B,K – seen in small numbers, much less common than other cormorants in Bharatpur
Great Cormorant – B – very common
Little Cormorant – B,C,K – our most regular cormorant sighting
Oriental Darter – B,C,K – we had great light to photograph this elegant ‘snakebird’ at Bharatpur, also seen along Chambal River and on our first day in Kanha NP
Little Egret – B,C,K – seen on eight days of our journey
Great Egret – B,C,K – seen on eleven days of our journey
Intermediate Egret – our first day comparisons with other species were insightful when we found them feeding in mixed groups. Seen on twelve days of the journey
Eastern Cattle Egret – B,C,K – very common throughout
Grey Heron – B,C – this elegant heron was first seen at Sultanpur, then sighted on 7 days of the journey, though not in Kanha NP
Purple Heron – this beautiful heron was fascinating to watch hunt in the wetlands of Bharatpur in good number, then in small number at Chambal River
Indian Pond-heron – B,C,K – our most common heron, often seen
Black-crowned Night-Heron – B,C – a few scattered individuals sighted
Striated (Little) Heron – B – seen by Dwayne and Marjorie at Bharatpur (identified by rickashaw driver Gurdeep Singh)
Black Bittern – B – we had several opportunities to see this secretive bird, at least three individuals
Asian Openbill – B – we viewed one at very close range next to the main path at Bharatpur, then scoped several at longer range
Woolly-necked Stork – B,C,K – fairly common, some nesting within areas of the larger Painted Stork colonies
Painted Stork – B,C – what a joy to see two major rookeries, one at Sultanpur and the other at Bharatpur. We watched pair bonding, chick rearing, feeding, and saw some great close-up flight and feeding behaviors of this beautiful species.
Black Stork – K – seen and heard daily at Kanha, usually two to three birds at a time
Black-necked Stork – B – two birds only at Bharatpur – we put the scope on them to appreciate their beauty
Glossy Ibis – B - a lone bird on our drive to Bharatpur in a pond off the busy highway
Black-headed Ibis – B,C – very common near and within the Painted Stork rookeries, also breeding
Eurasian Spoonbill – B,C – seen in good number, 20-30 in some wetland areas, feeding
Indian Black Ibis – C,K – seen feeding and flying about in small numbers
Lesser Adjutant – K - two of the jeeps spotted this enormous, archaic looking bird on two different days in Kanha NP
Bar-headed Goose – B,C – seen in good numbers, we would often be alerted to their presence by their distinctive calls. Flights of up to 100 birds at close range on the Chambal River were very impressive.
Greylag Goose – B,C – seen in much lower number than Bar-headed, but present in the same areas
Lesser Whistling-duck – B,C,K – the most common duck, present in each wetland we visited. Their high-pitched vocal communications were a delightful reminder of their presence as we scanned the waters for more secretive species.
Ruddy Shelduck – B,C - first seen at a very long distance as we scoped two large male Sambar Deer at Bharatpur, then seen at much closer range on the Chambal River where light reflections made for some great photography.
Comb Duck – B,C – seen in good number, but alas, the wrong season for the males to be sporting their namesake bill décor….
Common Teal – B,C,K – very common, seen in good number
Garganey – B -a few distant individuals seen on one day in Bharatpur
Gadwall – B – not common but regularly scattered within the duck flocks
Eurasian Wigeon – B,K – a few individuals, found with extensive scanning
Northern Shoveler – B,C – large numbers especially at Bharatpur
Northern Pintail – B,K – seen on five days of the journey, fairly common
Indian Spot-billed Duck – B,C – seen in small numbers on four days of the trip, but excellent looks were great to enjoy
Common Pochard – B – uncommon, a few individuals
Cotton (Pygmy Goose) Teal – B,C,K – fair numbers, seen on three days
Black-winged (shouldered) Kite – B,C,K – one of the most regular raptors spotted throughout the journey
Black Kite – B,C – abundant in Delhi and along traffic corridors
Black-eared Kite – B – one individual studied well as it flew above us at Sultanpur.
Shikra – B,C,K – this pale and bold accipiter hawk was our first raptor, seen right as got off the bus at Sultanpur. It was often present and small birds would call out alarm calls to alert us. Several perched at very close range.
Eurasian Sparrowhawk - B,K – one individual seen on two days of the journey, both in flight
Long-legged Buzzard – C - a lone bird perched high in a tree along the Chambal River
Oriental Honey-buzzard – B,K – seen perched and flying, several individuals
Common Buzzard – B – this is not a common species at this location so we studied it well in the scope, and took some digital photos for documentation, a nice find for our group made by Avi.
Crested Serpent Eagle – B,C,K – first seen on our initial rickashaw ride at Bharatpur, then seen with ease on each day that we were in Kanha, likely a nesting pair farily close to the main gate, as well as others.
Short-toed Eagle – B,C,K – individuals seen on five days of our journey, the first flying above us at the first wetland stop on our travel day to Bharatpur
Booted Eagle – B – one individual only
Bonelli’s Eagle – C – a nesting pair on a high cliff above the river, we found both adults in attendance, one in the nest and the other guarding close by, tucked in just under the ridgeline
Crested (Changeable) Hawk-Eagle – K - what a great bird! We got fine views at this powerful raptor, including a nesting pair arranging sticks as they commenced their breeding and later very close views of a juvenile perched just above one of the Kanha NP roads.
Greater Spotted Eagle – B – This large and distinct eagle repeatedly put up huge flights of ducks and teal and we enjoyed its conquests!
Rufous-bellied Eagle – K – We had at least three individuals, both full adult and immature seen during our several days at Kanha
White-rumped Vulture – K – seen in mixed vulture species groups above the cluster of meadows in central Kanha
Indian (Long-billed) Vulture –K – good views at this fairly rare vulture
Egyptian Vulture – B,K – seen on four days of our journey
Red-headed (King) Vulture – K – seen on two of the days at Kanha, also in the meadows area
Montagu’s Harrier – B - a lone bird coursing over the fields on our afternoon drive at Bharatpur
Pied Harrier – B - one individual flying near the Painted Stork rookery, Bharatpur
Western Marsh Harrier – B – good views including one bird harassing a Greater Spotted Eagle, then later several birds coming in to a roosting area
Common Kestrel – C,K – seen on four days, three of them in Kanha
Peregrine Falcon – B - Bharatpur, raising up flocks of teal and ducks
Grey Francolin – B,C – seen on four days of our journey in groups of 4-10 birds
Black Francolin – B – scope views on our afternoon outing at Bharatpur
Painted Francolin – K - one individual flying up out of tall grass by one of the ponds we glassed at waterfowl and shorebirds near a small pond in Kanha NP
Red Spurfowl – K - quick looks one afternoon as we drove into Kanha NP, one jeep with Peg and Pradeep
Red Junglefowl – K - seen most days at Kanha, acting like chickens on the ground, and perched up at dusk in tall trees
Indian Peafowl – B,C,K - quite common – brilliant to see them on home turf! One being chased at high speed by a Crested Hawk Eagle, then another by a jackal in the same meadow in Kanha NP at dusk was a thrill!
Sarus Crane – B - several pair seen en route from Agra to Bharatpur and at Bharatpur
White-breasted Waterhen - B,C – first seen as we searched for the much less common Painted Snipe, but a show-stealer for sure! This almost comical bird was a delight to see on six days of our journey
Purple Gallinule (Swamphen) – B,C – seen in good number in the lush wetland at Sulpantur, then several others on four additional days
Common Moorhen – B,C,K – present in almost all wetland areas
Eurasian Coot – B,C – seen in wetland areas at the beginning of our trip
Black-winged Stilt – B,C – seen in wetlands and even in filthy waterholes around the margin of the Delhi metropolis – such an elegant creature to get by on so little! This juxtaposition of beauty and filth was a poignant reminder of what wildlife faces in crowded places of the planet. To see them in purer conditions once inside parks and refuges was a relief.
Bronze-winged Jacana – B -quite common at Bharatpur
Pheasant-tailed Jacana – B - a lone juvenile seen and photographed near the Painted Stork rookery, Bharatpur
Great Thick-knee – C - a group seen at close range at Chambal River
Indian Stone-curlew – K - seen daily near the main gate, and then afield in Kanha NP
Red-wattled Lapwing – B,C,K - by far our most regular and common shorebird, seen all but one day of the tour
Yellow-wattled Lapwing – K - four or five seen regularly by the main gate, Kanha
River Lapwing – C - good looks at several individuals on the boat ride at Chambal River
White-tailed Lapwing – B - highway pond en route to Bharatpur
Little-Ringed Plover – C - Chambal River – a few individuals
Kentish Plover – C - Chambal River – one individual seen at the start of our boat excursion
Common Greenshank – B,C - highway pond en route and then at Bharatpur
Wood Sandpiper – B,K - several individuals, both Bharatpur and Kanha NP
Green Sandpiper – B,C,K - lone individuals seen in several locations - six days
Common Sandpiper – B,C,K – eight days of the journey, usually lone individuals
Common Redshank – B – a few scattered individuals, like the stilts sometimes in very marginal conditions
Ruff – B - one individual in the highway pond en route to Bharatpur
Temminck’s Stint – C – a small group feeding on the banks of the Chambal River
Greater Painted Snipe – B,K - lovely views of a pair off the side of the road in an all too disgusting place for such a fine bird! Seen again in a lovely wild pond at Kanha NP
Common Snipe – B - highway pond en route to Bharatpur
Pin-tailed Snipe – K - seen on two of our days at Kanha NP
Pallas’s Gull – C - several individuals seen on boat ride at Chambal River
Black-bellied Tern – C - seen perched on rocky sandbars and in flight on the Chambal River,
River Tern – C - Chambal River
Indian Skimmer – C – we found a group of 14 seen right as we got to Chambal River. We got great close-up looks both perched and preening on shore, then in flight.
Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse – C - two individuals at Chambal River
Rock Pigeon – B,C,K
Oriental Turtle-dove – K - this large dove was seen on three of our days in Kanha
Laughing Dove – B,C – fairly common on the first sections of our journey
Red Collared-dove – C,K - our local guides were pleased to find this species in the agricultural fields near Chambal River
Spotted Dove – B, K – fairly common in Kanha, and seen one day at Bharatpur
Eurasian Collared-Dove – B,C – seen in rural village areas near Chambal River and often on the wires elsewhere including Delhi
Yellow-footed Green Pigeon – B,C,K – a beautiful dove, first seen in a small park near Bharatpur, then again in our other locations, quite plentiful in large flocks in Kanha NP
Plum-headed Parakeet – C,K – Seen on a travel day from the bus by a few of our group, then seen regularly in Kanha
Rose-ringed Parakeet – B,C,K – first encountered in the garden of our hotel in Delhi, seen most days of the journey
Alexandrine Parakeet – K – quite common in Kanha, we would watch large groups come in to roost near the park center headquarters, perching visibly on tops of trees
Asian Koel – K - (HO by the group, then seen by Peg only at K)
Sirkeer Malkoha – K – a fascinating species, very cuckoo like in its movements, observed on two occasions in Kanha
Southern (Greater) Coucal – B,C,K – quite common but still an impressive species!
Brown Hawk-Owl – B, K – Seen on two of our days in Bharatpur, then by one of the jeeps in Kanha on one day
Dusky Eagle-Owl – B - single bird in a large stick nest at Bharatpur – appearing very much like our Great Horned Owl
Indian Scops-Owl – B,C – this small owl species was most obliging, perching in tree cavities in sunlight, and then two were spotted tucked under palm fronds at Kanha
Spotted Owlet – B,C,K – This was our first bird sighting on the rickashaw ride at Bharatpur where we saw them each day we visited. We heard them at Chambal River, and one jeep encountered another in Kanha
Jungle Owlet – K – this charming small owl was seen daily, often 6-8 individuals in different locations throughout the day, often 2-3 around a lake or clearing (one attempting to steal a fish from a Common Kingfisher)
Indian Jungle (Gray) Nightjar – B – Seen well on our last day at Bharatpur, roosting
Large-tailed Nightjar – B – seen at Bharatpur, roosting
Crested Treeswift – K - Kanha NP at dusk flying high – very parakeet like in form and flight
House Swift – B,C – seen five days of the journey – always quite high in flight
Indian Roller – B,C,K – delightfully common, such a beautiful species
Eurasian Hoopoe – B,C,K – again, another striking bird that was quite common; we watched one at length at lunchtime in Bharatpur
White-throated Kingfisher – B,C,K – this bird was seen daily, often at close range
Lesser Pied Kingfisher – B,C – seen on two days, our best views were from the boat ride on Chambal River
Common Kingfisher – B,C,K – we had a few quick fly-bys at Bharatpur, but in Kanha finally had a chance to study this colorful, small kingfisher
Little Green Bee-eater – B,K – an agile flyer with lovely color –we never tired of looking at this rather common species which we saw daily in Kanha and on two days at the start of our journey
Indian Grey Hornbill – B,C,K- highly vocal and visible, we enjoyed watching this species on all but three days of our journey
Coppersmith Barbet – B,C,K – for a small bird this barbet can make an astounding array of sounds that carry a long way in the forest. Fairly common and seen on all but four days of the journey
Brown-headed Barbet – B,C,K – Dwayne and Marjorie spotted this species right away in the garden at our Delhi hotel, but parakeets took over its prospective nest and the rest of us had to catch up with sightings at Chambal River and Kanha NP
Eurasian Wryneck – B – afternoon outing at Bharatpur, seen well at the base of small shrubs across a canal as we walked out to the harrier roosting site
Indian Pygmy Woodpecker – K – afternoon birding outing on safari, in mixed flock
Brown-fronted Woodpecker – K – lone individual working dead snag, seen on our final afternoon in Kanha
Streak-throated Woodpecker – K – sighted on two days in Kanha NP
Black-rumped Flameback – B,K – What a beauty! We watched a pair at close range from the road into Bharatpur, then saw them on five other days
White-necked Flameback – K – Seen one day in Kanha and heard on three other days at that location
Indian Bushlark – C – seen en route to our boat ride at Chambal River
Crested Lark – C – seen in agricultural areas near Chambal River
Ashy-crowned Finch (Sparrow)-lark – K – seen near airport on arrival for Kanha through Jabalpur)
Rufous-tailed Lark – K – Seen in a small field outside of the airport at Jabalpur
Sand Lark – C – one individual in sands of riverbank as we boarded our boats at Chambal River
Grey-throated Sand-martin – B – seen flying above open fields of the reserve
Barn Swallow – B,C,K – quite common, seen on eight days of the journey
Red-rumped Swallow – C,K – Seen on four days of the journey, best views at Kanha in small field near the entry point
Wire-tailed Swallow - B,C,K – quite common in Bharatpur especially
Plain Martin – B,C – Seen on three days of the journey
Yellow Wagtail – K – Seen on two days in Kanha
Syke’s Yellow Wagtail – B – only one sighting, in Bharatpur
Grey Wagtail – K – Seen on two days in Kanha
Citrine Wagtail – B – One individual seen in the first large pond we scoped for Painted Storks and other waterfowl
White Wagtail – Chambal River, quite a tame bird that seemed to pose for our photographs
Olive-backed Pipit – B – Bharatpur – a small group in edge habitat
Tree Pipit – C,K – Seen on two days of the journey – open habitats
Tawny Pipit – B,K – seen on one day in Bharatpur and Kanha
Common Woodshrike – B – Seen on our first day only at Sultanpur
Black-headed Cuckooshrike – K – seen by one jeep on our last day in Kanha
Large Cuckooshrike – K – seen quite regularly in Kanha NP
Long-tailed Minivet – K – a stunning species seen on three days, the female most easy to tell from similar Scarlet Minivet when high in treetops
Scarlet Minivet – B,K – what a striking species! First seen in large trees in edge habitat at Bharatpur, then again on several days in Kanha
Small Minivet – B,C – seen on our first walk in Sultanpur
Red-vented Bulbul – B,C,K – very common
White-eared Bulbul – B – seen on two days in Bharatpur
Common Iora – B,K – normally common but quite elusive for our group, only a few of us got good views though it was heard on several days
Golden-fronted Leafbird – K – Peg first spotted the female, then the second jeep pulled out the male as well to confirm the identification of this lovely species
Long-tailed Shrike – B,C,K – very common, seen at all locations and on travel days
Brown Shrike – B,K – uncommon, a few individuals seen
Bay-backed Shrike – B – seen on two days, only at Bharatpur
Black-naped Blue Monarch – K – seen on all days in Kanha, often in mixed flocks
Asian Paradise Flycatcher – K – a beautiful species that seemed to lurk in dense bamboo thickets, with some work most of the group got good looks
Orange-headed Thrush – B,K – first seen very well in shrubs at close range our first morning at Bharatpur, then again on one day in Kanha
Tickell’s Thrush – K – quick early morning views on the road in Kanha
Bluethroat – B,K – we first spotted a young male in Bharatpur, then found several others at that location. Seen again in a marshy area at Kanha
White-rumped Shama – K – heard more than seen, it also seemed to like to lurk in the bamboo thickets
Oriental Magpie-Robin – B,C,K – we really enjoyed this jaunty songster, seen on eleven days of the journey
Indian Black Robin – B,C – first seen at Sultanpur, then again at Chambal River
Brown Rock-Chat - C – afternoon visit to the temples much at home on the rock walls
Black Redstart – B – first bird spotted for our group at Sulpantur, then seen on two other days at Bharatpur
Desert Wheatear – K – final day as we left to the airport, several seen along fences on the road way (thanks to a short flat tire delay we found them!)
Pied Bushchat – B,C,K – quite common and seen at all locations
Common (Siberian) Stonechat – B,C,K – very common though typically lone birds or pairs
Grey Bushchat – B,K – uncommon, lone individuals seen on three days at two locations
Ultramarine Flycatcher – K – lovely species, seen above our jeeps in a mixed flock in Kanha – worth stretching our necks for!
Red-throated (Taiga) Flycatcher – B,K – quite common, seen on seven days
Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher – C,K – seen on two days in Kanha and in the gardens of our Kanha hotel
Verditer Flycatcher – C,K – a lone individual first seen at the Bear Sanctuary, spotted by Linda, and then seen by one of the jeeps in Kanha
Yellow-eyed Babbler – K – a single individual Avi found for the group at one of the bridge crossings with wetland vegetation.
Tawny-bellied Babbler – K – seen low in bamboo on our final outing
Common Babbler – C – seen on one day as we approached Chambal River
Large Grey Babbler – B,C – fairly common early on, seen on five days
Jungle Babbler – B,C,K – so common and vocal we thought of them as a good name for a local rock band. Family groups feeding chicks were seen, always highly vocal
Indian Scimitar-babbler – K – This country endemic was a sought after species, seen on two days and heard on a third in Kanha
Brown-cheeked Fulvetta – K – quite common in groups in Kanha
Puff-throated Babbler – K – one individual posed for photos for us, lured in to the sounds of Avi’s IPod in an small gully area where we observed a veritable bird explosion our first day in Kanha
Zitting Cisticola – B,K – what a name for a rather drab but vocal species. Seen on one day in Bharatpur and three days in Kanha
Striated Grassbird – B – quick glimpse by a few of our group at Bharatpur
Ashy Prinia – B,C,K – This striking species was seen on nine days of the trip, usually lone individuals
Grey-breasted Prinia – K – much less common, until we got to Kanha where we found single to a few individuals on four days
Jungle Prinia – K – Seen on our final afternoon birding at Kanha, sighted from one of the bridges we stopped at quite regularly
Plain Prinia – B,C,K – fairly common, seen on all but two days of our journey
Rufous-fronted Prinia – C – seen in hilly ravine going into Chambal River
Yellow-bellied Prinia – B,K – seen on three days of the journey
Blyth’s Reed-warbler – B,K – seen two days at Bharatpur, and one jeep spotted one while in Kanha
Paddyfield Warbler – B – we had really good looks while walking one of the dikes, in the vicinity of our Black-necked Stork sighting
Booted Warbler – B – seen on one of our walks away from the rickashaws at Bharatpur, in a mixed flock with other warblers
Common Tailorbird – B,K – This might earn the cutest bird award – seen on two days at Bharatpur and two at Kanha
Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher – B,K – one day at Bharatpur and three at Kanha
Siberian Chiffchaff – B,K – first seen at Sultanpur, then on many days, one of the more common small wintering warblers
Dusky Warbler – B – one individual, that first day at Sultanpur
Sulphur-bellied Warbler – C,K – seen first on a rocky shore of the Chambal River by the Bonelli’s Eagle nest cliff, then again in Kanha
Greenish Warbler – B,K – seen or heard on six days of the journey
Green Warbler (proposed split from Greenish Warbler) – K – Seen on our travel day into Kanha at our rest stop
Hume’s Leaf-warbler – B – best views our first day at Sultanpur only
Large-billed Leaf-warbler – K – Seen on one day in Kanha
Lesser Whitethroat – B,C – quite common, seen on four days at the start of our journey
Great Tit – K – often seen in mixed flocks in Kanha
Velvet-fronted Nuthatch – K – seen well on two days, then heard a third in Kanha, always vocal and busy!
Thick-billed Flowerpecker – C – seen on our afternoon walk at Chambal River
Oriental White-eye – B,C,K – first seen at Sultanpur, then on our afternoon walk at Chambal River and each day in Kanha
Purple Sunbird – B,C – first spotted in the garden of our hotel in Delhi, then at our lunch stop on the travel day to Chambal River and near Agra at the Bear Sanctuary
Crested Bunting – C – seen only near Chambal River
White-capped Bunting – C – seen only near Chambal River
Red-headed Bunting – C – seen going in to Chambal River
Red Avadavat – B,C,K – a striking species observed on our long loop walk at Sulpantur, then very well at the Bear Sanctuary and again at Kanha
Tri-colored (Black-headed)Munia – B,K – seen regularly in small flocks
Indian Silverbill – B – seen at Sultanpur and Bharatpur
White-rumped Munia – K – less common than other Munias but present
Scaly-breasted Munia – K – also less common than Tri-colored, but present
House Sparrow – C,K – seen in urban locations and on travel days
Yellow-throated Sparrow – B – spotted on the phone wires as we parked our first day at Bharatpur
Black-breasted Weaver – B – seen only on one day in Bharatpur
Indian Golden Oriole – K – a lovely bird, seen on two days in Kanha
Black-hooded Oriole – K – seen on four days in Kanha
Black Drongo – B,C,K – very common, seen at all locations
Ashy Drongo – B – just one individual, spotted in the large tree where we first saw Scarlet Minivet in a walk outside Bharatpur
White-bellied Drongo – K – seen daily in Kanha
Greater Racket-tailedDrongo – K – seen daily in Kanha, great to watch perched or in flight with its long dangling tail rackets
Hair-crested (Spangled) Drongo – K - we first heard this species at dawn in Kanha as we waited for the gate to open, then we saw them on several days
Brahminy Starling – B,C,K – best looks were on our walk outside Bharatpur, but seen on six days of the journey, less so in Kanha
Asian Pied Starling – B,C – seen on five days at the start of our journey
Bank Myna – B,C – comical at our roadside checks when we cross from state to state, quite common around human settlement
Common Myna – B,C,K – very common and everywhere from wilds to rural settlements to our hotel grounds in Delhi
House Crow – B,C,K – seen daily
Indian Jungle (Large-billed) Crow – B,C,K – seen daily
Rufous Treepie – B,C,K – first discovered with delight in Delhi at our hotel, we saw them every day of the trip and their vocalizations became familiar in Kanha
MAMMALS: 24 species
Tiger – K
Leapord – K
Jungle Cat – B,K
Sloth Bear – K
Nilgai (Blue bull) – B,C –
Gaur (Indian Bison) – K
Sambar Deer – B,K
Chital (Spotted) Deer – B,K
Indian Muntjac (Barking Deer) -
Barasingha (Swamp) Deer – K
Wild Boar – K
Five-striped Palm Squirrel – B,C,K
Three-striped Palm Squirrel – K
Common Indian Mongoose – C
Small Indian Mongoose – B
Ruddy Mongoose – K
Golden Jackal – B,C,K
Wild Dog (Dhole) – K
Common Palm Civet – C
Ganges Dolphin – C –
Indian Flying Fox (Fruit Bat) – K
Indian Pipistrelle – B (Delhi, in the hotel garden)
Rhesus Macaque – B,C,K
Hanuman Langar – K
REPTILES: 10 species
Indian Rock Python – C
Indian Cobra – B
Indian House Gecko – B
Common Garden Lizard – K
Bengal Monitor – B
Marsh Mugger Crocodile – C
Gharial – C –
Soft-shelled Terrapin – B
Flat-shelled Terrapin – B
Red-crowned Turtle – K
BUTTERFLIES:
Many thanks to Dwayne and Marjorie Longenbaugh for compiling this butterfly list
Swallowtails
Common Rose (Pachliopta aristolochiae) B
Common Mormon (Papilio polytes) R
Lime Butterfly (Papilio demoleus) K
Common Mime (Papilio dissimilis) B
Whites & Yellows
Psyche (Leptosia nina) B
Common Jezebel (Delias eucharis) K
Pioneer (Anaphaeis aurota) B
Common Gull (Cepora nerissa) D
Common Emigrant (Catopsilia crocale) K
Mottled Emigrant (Catopsilia pyranthe) K
Small Grass Yellow (Eurema brigitta) K
Common Grass Yellow (Eurema hecabe) K
Yellow Orangetip (Ixias pyrene) B
White Orangetip (Ixias marianne) B
Brushfoots
Blue Tiger (Tirumala limniace) K
Striped Tiger (Danaus genutia) B
Plain Tiger (Danaus chrysippus) D
Common Indian Crow (Euploea core) K
Common Fourring (Ypthima hüebneri) K
Common Baron (Euthalia aconthea) K
Baronet (Euthalia nais) K
Commander (Moduza procris) K
Staff Sergeant (Pantoporia selenophora) K
Common Sailer (Neptis yerburyi) K
Danaid Eggfly (Hypolimnas misippus) D
Blue Pansy (Junonia orithya) B
Lemon Pansy (Junonia lemonias) B
Peacock Pansy (Junonia almana) B
Grey Pansy (Junonia atlites) K
Chocolate Pansy (Precis iphita) K
Leopard (Phalantha phalantha) K
Angled Castor (Ariadne ariadne)D
Blues
Grass Jewel (Freyeria trochylus) K
(Smallest butterfly in the world)
Small Grass Blue (??) K
Gram Blue (Euchrysops cnejus) D
Plains Cupid (Chilades pandava) K
B = Barathpur Area
D = Delhi Area
K = Kahna Area
R = Chambal River Area
