About 58 km from Kochi city and 13 km northeast of Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district; Thattekkad is in Devikulam taluk, Idukki district, central Kerala.The world famous Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is the main attraction that is also regarded as one of the major picnic spot for the visitors. You can also spot various domestic and migratory birds in this park. The park becomes populated with colorful razz especially in the months of winter as they fly down from northern countries.
Morning is the best time to locate these birds. The area of the sanctuary is 25 sq km formed between the branches of river periyar. Around 360 species of birds and 167 species of butterflies have been spotted in the park which attracted DR salim ali whose efforts are believed to be used in the formation of this sanctuary. The important birds found here include large falcon, gray jungle fowl, white breasted water hen, giant hornbill and varied species of migratory birds.
The vegetation in this area consists of tropical evergreen, semi evergreen, and moist deciduous forest and plantations of teak, rosewood. Mahogany and bamboo etc. Further more than 28 varieties of animals including elephants; bison's and nine varieties of reptiles including king cobra have accepted this area as their natural habitat.
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