🐦 Indian White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus) – The Tiny Social Songbird The Indian White-eye, formerly known as the Oriental White-eye, is a small, active passerine bird recognized by its striking white eye-ring and vibrant yellow plumage. These birds are highly social and are often seen in small, chirping flocks. Although primarily found in forests, gardens, and […]
🐦 Hume’s Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus humei) – The Tiny Vocalist of the Canopy The Hume’s Leaf Warbler is a small, insectivorous songbird known for its rapid movements and distinctive two-note call. Named after Allan Octavian Hume, a British ornithologist, this warbler is a winter migrant to India, including the Sundarbans, where it thrives in mangrove […]
🐦 Tickell’s Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus affinis) – The Agile Canopy Dweller The Tickell’s Leaf Warbler is a small, energetic passerine bird known for its rapid movements and high-pitched song. This warbler, named after British ornithologist Samuel Tickell, is primarily found in woodlands, scrublands, and riverine forests, including parts of the Sundarbans, where it can be […]
🐦 Eastern Crowned Warbler (Phylloscopus coronatus) – The Small Songbird of the Sundarbans The Eastern Crowned Warbler is a small, migratory passerine bird known for its melodious song and striking crown markings. Found in forests, wetlands, and mangrove regions, this warbler is an occasional visitor to the Sundarbans, where it thrives during migration. 🏷 Taxonomy […]
🐍 Dog-Faced Water Snake (Cerberus rynchops) – The Mysterious Semi-Aquatic Predator The Dog-Faced Water Snake, named for its blunt, dog-like snout, is a non-venomous, semi-aquatic snake found in coastal mangroves, estuaries, and brackish water zones. This elusive species thrives in the Sundarbans, where it plays an important role in controlling fish and crustacean populations. […]
🐍 Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake (Hydrophis platurus) – The Ocean’s Floating Venomous Assassin The Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake is one of the most widespread and venomous sea snakes in the world. Unlike other sea snakes, this species is completely pelagic, meaning it spends its entire life in the open ocean. Found in coastal waters, estuaries, and […]
🐍 Beaked Sea Snake (Enhydrina schistosa) – The Silent Assassin of the Sundarbans The Beaked Sea Snake, also known as the Hook-Nosed Sea Snake, is one of the most venomous sea snakes in the world. Found in coastal waters, estuaries, and river mouths, this highly aggressive species poses a significant threat to both marine […]
🐢 Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) – The Ocean’s Gentle Grazer The Green Sea Turtle is one of the largest and most widespread marine turtles, known for its herbivorous diet, long migrations, and importance to coastal ecosystems. These turtles play a crucial role in seagrass bed maintenance and are commonly found in tropical and […]
🐢 Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) – The Ocean’s Ancient Voyager The Olive Ridley Sea Turtle is one of the smallest and most abundant marine turtle species in the world. These turtles are famous for their mass nesting behavior (arribada), where thousands of females come ashore to lay eggs at the same time. […]
🐊 Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) – The Apex Predator of the Sundarbans The Saltwater Crocodile is the largest living reptile and one of the most formidable predators in the world. Thriving in coastal regions, estuaries, and mangroves, this ancient reptile has dominated ecosystems for millions of years. The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in […]