Manas National Park

A juvenile lesser coucal            The lesser coucal ( Centropus bengalensis  ) is a species of cuckoo in family Cuculidae. It is very close species of common black cuckoo but non- parasitic. They are commonly located in the grassland or swamp areas of Manas. Commonly sighted in front of New Buraburi, Kuribeel, Rupahi, Kanchanbari Bhuynapara and Bhatghali areas of Manas. It is distinguished by smaller size, less prominent bill, pale shaft streaks on the feathers of the head. It is not an agile bird. It has much longer claws on its hind toe and distinct call. They have seasonal plumage differences but it is very difficult to distinguished male and female at the field site. The juvenile has black spots bars and has a browner color. Let's conserve Manas for the secure future of this beautiful creatures.

Photo Hoko The black crested bulbul ( Pycnontus flaviventris ) is a Passerine bird and also a member of common  bulbul . They can make very sweet song unlike the harsh note of common bulbul. They like to live in dense as well as scrub dominated areas of Manas. Commonly sighted in Rhino camp, Latajhar, Panchmile, Buraburijhar, Sengmari, Kalpani, Gabharukhunda, Sidhajhar and Magurmari areas of Manas. However, it can be located all over the Manas. Breeding season from May-June. The plumage of both male-female is alike only young one a bit dull color. Head is black and other parts of the body have differentiated yellow plumage. They commonly laid 2-4 eggs in a small nest built in scrub or bushes. They are found all over their ranges from Nepal, Northern, and Eastern India to Southern China and Central China. The population is not in the threatening situation and IUCN red list include  this species in the least concern category. Manas is home of the be...