Grey Jungle Fowl-Gallus sonneratii-(114,1) A couple seen around Backwoods Camp
Indian Peafowl-Pavo cristatus-(55,1)
A family group seen from the Crocodile Dundee boat trip
Lesser Whistling Duck-Dendrocygna javanica-(41,1) Several flocks at Carambolim
Lake
Cotton
Pygmy-goose-Nettapus coromandelianus-(33,1) - Quite common at Carambolim Lake
Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker-Dendrocopus nanus-(86,2)
- several seen around Backwoods Camp
Heart-spotted Woodpecker-Hemicircus
canete-(115,1) - seen near the Frogmouth site
Black-rumped Flameback-Dinopium benghalense-(109,1)
- seen on the evening walk at Backwoods
Greater Flameback-Chrysocolaptes
lucidus-(72,3) - several sightings around Backwoods Camp
Brown-headed Barbet-Megalaima zeylanica-(123,1)
- seen on the evening walk at Backwoods
Crimson-fronted Barbet-Megalaima
rubricapilla-(75,4+) - quite common both at the coast and around
Backwoods Camp
Malabar Grey Hornbill-Ocyceros griseus-(74,2) - seen on the approach to Backwoods and on the evening walk
Malabar Pied Hornbill-Anthracocerus coronatus-(87,1) - seen during the raptor watch near Backwoods
Great Hornbill-Buceros bicornis-(97,2) - as per Pied Hornbill and also
on the evening walk
Common Hoopoe -Upupa epops-(71,2) - Miramar Beach and near Hotel Ciudade de Goa
Malabar Trogon-Harpactes fasciatus-(112,2)
- several birds seen during forest walks from Backwoods
Common Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-(56,3+) - common in wet and coastal areas
Blue-eared Kingfisher-Alcedo meninting-(138,1)
- one seen on the temple walk at Backwoods
Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher-Ceyx
erithacus-(139,2) - a couple of sightings along forested rivers
around Backwoods
Stork-billed Kingfisher-Halcyon capensis-(162,3) - a couple around Backwoods and one at Dr. Salim Ali Reserve
White-throated Kingfisher-Halcyon smynensis-(19,6)
- very common at coastal sites
Black-capped Kingfisher-Halcyon
pileata-(61,2) - a couple seen on the Jake the Snake boat trip.
Also at Beira Mar
Collared Kingfisher-Todiramphus chloris-(26,1) - one seen by the Pajim river
Pied Kingfisher-Ceryle rudis-(44,3+) Carambolim Lake,
crocodile cruise and Dr. Salim Ali reserve
Green Bee-eater-Merops orientalis-(31,3) - the most frequently seen Bee-Eater at Carambolim Lake, crocodile cruise
and near Backwoods Camp
Blue-tailed Bee-eater-Merops persicus-(62,2) - crocodile cruise and Beira Mar Hotel
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater-Merops leschenaulti-(121,)
- seen on bth evening walks at Backwoods
Asian Koel-Eudynamys scolopacea-(51,5+) - common around Dona Paula and at Barabhumi school
Vernal Hanging Parrot-Loriculus vernalis-(106,2)
- several sightings around Backwoods
Plum-headed Parakeet-Psittacula
cyanocephala-(122,2) - on evening walk from Backwoods and near
Barabumi School
Malabar Parakeet-Psittacule columboides-(130,1) - "temple" walk, Backwoods
Indian Swiftlet-Collocalia unicolor-(131,1)
- "temple" walk, Backwoods
White-rumped Needletail-Zoonavena
sylvatica-(93,2) - a couple of sightings whilst at Backwoods
House Swift-Apus affinis-(145,1)
- several seen during Backwoods raptor watch
Crested Treeswift-Hemiprocne
coronata-(119,) - seen during the first evening walk at Backwoods
and at the nightjar site
Brown Fish Owl-Ketupa zeylonensis-(159,1) - along river near Barabhumi School
Brown Wood Owl-Strix leptogrammica-(125,2)
- identified by call at Backwoods Camp
Brown Hawk Owl-Ninox scutulata-(124,2) - identified by call at Backwoods Camp
Sri Lanka Frogmouth-Batrachstromus monliger-(102,1) - Backwoods Camp
Grey Nightjar-Caprimulgus
indicus-(152,1) - nightjar sight, Backwoods
Savanna Nightjar-Caprimulgus affinis-(151,1)
- nightjar sight, Backwoods
Rock Pigeon-Columbia livia-(47,1) - small pond near Carambolim Lake
Spotted Dove-Streptopelia chinensis-(81,2) - seen
on the approach to Backwoods and at Beira Mar
Pompadour Green Pigeon-Treron
pompadora-(113,3) - seen at several sites around Backwoods
Mountain Imperial
Pigeon-Ducula badia-(140,2) - as above
Slaty-breasted Rail-Gallirallus
striatus-(172,1) - marsh at Beira Mar
White-breasted Waterhen-Amaurornis phoenicurus-(163,3) - originally seen on boat trip but not recorded. Common in many fresh water environments.
Baillon's Crake-Porzana pusilla-(174,1)
- marsh at Beira Mar
Ruddy-breasted Crake-Porzana fusca-(173,1) - marsh at Beira Mar
Purple Swamphen-Porphyrio porphyrio-(27,1) - numerous at Carambolim Lake
Common Moorhen-Gallinula chloropus-(37,1)
-Carambolim Lake
Common Coot-Fulica atra-(42,1) - Carambolim Lake
Common Snipe-Gallinago
gallinago-(170,1) - several on marsh at Beira Mar
Whimbrel-Numenius phaeopus -(199,1)
- Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Eurasian Curlew-Numenius arquata-(59,2) - crocodile cruise and Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Common Redshank-Tringa totanus-(193,1)
- Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Marsh Sandpiper-Tringa stagnatilis-(60,2) - as per Curlew
Common Greenshank-Tringa nebularia-(54,) - quite a few seen during crocodile
Green Sandpiper-Tringa ochropus-(171,1)
- several on marsh at Beira Mar
Wood Sandpiper-Tringa glareola-(39,1) - Carambolim Lake
Common Sandpiper-Actitis hypoleucos-(8,3) - Carambolim Lake, crocodile
cruise and Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Terek Sandpiper-Xenus cinereus-(196,1) - a pair at Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Sanderling-Calidris alba-(68,1)
- a single bird with the Kentish Plover flock on Miramar beach
Ruff-Philomachus
pugnax-(53,1) - crocodile cruise
Pheasant-tailed Jacana-Hydrophasianus chirurgus-(43,1) - Carambolim Lake
Bronze-winged Jacana-Metopidius
indicus-(30,1) - Carambolim Lake - possibly under recorded
Grey Plover-Pluvialis squatarola-(197,2)
- Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Little Ringed Plover-Charadrius
dubius-(165,1) - several, marsh at Beira Mar
Kentish Plover-Charadrius alexandrinus-(69,2) - Miramar Beach and beaches in north Goa
Lesser Sand Plover-Charadrius mongolus-(198,1) - Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Greater Sand Plover-Charadrius leschenaultii-(71,2) - Miramar Beach and beaches in north Goa
Yellow-wattled Lapwing-Vanellus malabaricus-(183,1) - several in scrubby area
near Ciudade de Goa Hotel
Red-wattled Lapwing-Vanellu indicus-(45,5) - seen frequently in a variety of habitats
Caspian Gull-Larus cachinnans-(67,2)
- Miramar Beach and Querim
Pallas's Gull-Larus ichthyaetus-(200,1) - several in gull flock, Querim Beach
Brown-headed Gull-Larus brunnicephalus-(66,2)
- Miramar Beach and Querim
Black-headed Gull-Larus ridibundus-(201,1) - the last "new" species seen, Querim Beach
Gull-billed Tern-Gelochelidon niloticus-(32,1) - several over Carambolim Lake
Lesser Crested Tern-Sterna
bengalensis-(195,1) - Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Black-shouldered Kite
-Elanus caeruleus-(58,1) - crocodile cruise
Black Kite-Milvus
migrans-(3,7) - common and widespread
Brahminy Kite-Haliastur indus-(2,6)
- very common at coast
White-bellied Sea Eagle-Haliaeetus leucogaster-(49,2) - seen twice from O Pescador
Egyptian Vulture-Neophron percnopterus-(192,1) - one near Dona Paula and
another in north Goa
Black Eagle-Inctinaetus malayensis-(135,1) - one overhead during "Temple" walk, Backwoods
Crested Serpent Eagle-Spilornis cheela-(89,2)
- two good sightings whilst at Backwoods Camp
Crested Goshawk-Accipiter
trivirgarus-(88,1) - one seen during the Backwoods raptor watch
Shikra-Accipiter badius-(91,1)
- several seen during Backwoods raptor watch
Besra-Accipiter virgatus-(90,2) - one seen during Backwoods raptor watch and another near Ciudade de Goa
Hotel
Oriental
Honey Buzzard-Pernis ptylolorhyncus-(144,3) - probably the commonest raptor around Backwoods
Rufous-bellied Eagle-Hieraaetus kienerii-(148,1)
- evening walk, Backwoods
Changeable Hawk Eagle-Spizaetus
cirrhatus-(96,1) - one during Backwoods raptor watch
Mountain Hawk Eagle-Spizaetus nipalensis-(161,1)
- forest walk nr. Backwoods
Little Grebe-Tachybaptus ruficollis-(46,1) - small pond near Carambolim Lake
Little Cormorant-Phalocrocorax niger-(35,) - Carambolim
Lake
Indian
Cormorant-Phalocrocorax fuscicollis-(25,3) - Carambolim Lake, crocodile cruise and Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Darter-Anhinga melanogaster-(36,1)
- Carambolim Lake
Little Egret -Egretta garzetta-(23,2) - Panjim River and crocodile cruise - probably under recorded
Western Reef Egret-Egretta gularis-(21,1)
- Panjim River
Great Egret -Casmerodius albus-(22,2) - Panjim River and Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Intermediate Egret -Mesophoyx intermedia-(167,1)
- marsh at Beira Mar
Cattle Egret-Bulbucus ibis-(24,1) - Panjim River - definitely under recorded
Grey Heron-Ardea cinerea-(40,2)
- Carambolim Lake and Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Purple Heron-Ardea
purpurea-(29,2) - Carambolim Lake and crocodile cruise
Indian Pond Heron
-Ardeola grayii-(9,7) - common wherever there is water
Little Heron-Butroides
striatus-(11,2) - Dona Paula and crocodile cruise
Black-crowned Night
Heron-Nycticorax nycticorax-(63,2) - crocodile cruise and Beira Mar
Cinnamon Bittern-Ixobrychus cinnamomeus-(175,1) - one well after sunset,
Beira Mar
Glossy
Ibis-Plegadis falcinellus-(38,1) - Carambolim Lake and crocodile cruise
Black-headed Ibis-Threskiornis melanocephalus-(52,2) - crcocodile cruise
and Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Asian Openbill-Anastomus oscitans-(28,1) - several in fields around Carambolim Lake
Lesser Adjutant-Leptoptilos javanicus-(194,1)
- Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
Asian Fairy Bluebird-Irena
puella-(133,1) - "temple" walk, Backwoods
Blue-winged Leafbird-Chloropsis cochcincinensis-(20,2) - a pair at Dona Paula and also at Backwoods
Golden-fronted Leafbird-Chloropsis aurifrons-(85,1) a pair on the approach to
Backwoods
Long-tailed
Shrike-Lanius scach-(65,3) - Miramar Beach, on the approach to Backwoods and near Hotel Ciudade de Goa
Rufous Treepie-Dendricitta vagabunda-(105,2)
- two separate sightings around Backwoods Camp
House Crow-Corvus splendens-(1,7) - common and widespread
Large-billed Crow-Corvus macrorhynchus-(73,3) - common around Backwoods
Eurasian
Golden Oriole-Oriolus oriolus-(7,3) - O Pescador Hotel and in a couple of locations around Backwoods
Black-hooded Oriole-Oriolus xanthornus-(111,2)
- evening walk and near Barabhumi school
Ashy Woodswallow-Artamus fuscus-(94,3) - seen during both raptor watches at Backwoods and at Barabhumi school
Large Cuckooshrike-Coracina macei-(156,1)
- Barabhumi School nr. Backwoods
Black-headed Cuckooshrike-Coracina
melanoptera-(155,1) - Barabhumi School nr. Backwoods
Small Minivet-Pericrocotus cinnamomeus-(134,2) - "temple" walk and Barabhumi School
Scarlet Minivet-Pericrocotus flammeus-(108,2) - near the Frogmouth site
and on the "temple" walk, Backwoods
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike-Hemipus
picatus-(137,2) - "Temple" walk, Backwoods Camp and
near Barabhumi School
Black Drongo-Dicrurus macrocercus-(64,1) - crocodile cruise and Dona Paula
Ashy Drongo-Dicrurus leucophaeus-(76,1) - on the
appraoch to Backwoods
Spangled Drongo-Dicrurus hottentotus-(149,1) - evening walk, Backwoods
Bronzed Drongo-Dicrurus aenus-(104,1) - evening walk, Backwoods
Greater Racket-tailed
Drongo-Dicrurus paradiseus-(100,2) - Backwoods Camp and Barabhumi School
White-throated Fantail-Rhipidura abilcollis-(182,1)
- beach road from Ciudade de Goa Hotel
Black-naped Monarch-Hypothymis
azurea-(136,1) - "Temple" walk, Backwoods
Asian Paradise-flycatcher-Terpsiphone paradisi-(98,3)
- present in most forested areas near Backwoods
Common Iora-Aegithina tiphia-(78,2) - on the approach to Backwoods and on beach road, Hotel Ciudade de Goa
Malabar Whistling
Thrush-Myophonus horsfieldii-(141,2) - both visits to the temple area near Backwoods
Orange-headed Thrush-Zoothera citrina-(101,3)
- several of these showing very well around Backwoods Camp
Eurasian Blackbird-Turdus merula-(116,1) - Backwoods Camp
Asian Brown Flycatcher-Muscicapa daurica-(157,1)
- Bharabhumi School nr. Backwoods
Brown-breasted Flycatcher-Muscicapa
muttui-(128,1) - "temple" walk, Backwoods
Taiga Flycatcher (Red-throated)-Ficedula albicilla-(126,1
) - "temple" walk, Backwoods
White-bellied Blue Flycatcher-Cyornis
pallipes-(129,1) - "temple" walk, Backwoods
Tickell's Blue
Flycatcher-Cyornis tickelliae-(150,) - evening walk and "temple" walk, Backwoods
Indian Blue Robin-Luscinia brunnea-(142,2)
- "Temple" walk, Backwoods and near Ciudade de Goa Hotel
Oriental Magpie Robin-Copsychus saularis-(4,7) - very common and easy to see
Indian Robin-Saxicoloides fulicata-(180,2)
- quite common near Hotel Ciudade de Goa and possibly overlooked elsewhere
Desert Wheatear-Oenanthe deserti-(188,1) - scrubby area near Ciudade
de Goa Hotel
Chestnut-tailed Starling-Sturnus malabaricus-(83,2) - on approach to Backwoods and near Barabhumi School
Brahminy Starling-Sturnus pagodarum-(168,2)
- common, marsh at Beira Mar and near Ciudade de Go Hotel
Rosy Starling-Sturnus
roseus-(164,1) - quite numerous, marsh at Beira Mar
Common Myna-Acridotheres tristis-(15,6)
- common and widespread
Jungle Myna-Acridotheres fuscus-(10,4+) - common and widespread
Hill Myna-Gracula
religiosa-(134,1) - "Temple" walk,
Backwoods
Velvet-fronted
Nuthatch-Sitta frontalis-(107,1) - seen near the Frogmouth site
Black-lored Tit-Parus xanthogenys-(17,1) - one pair seen, Dona Paula
Dusky Crag Martin-Hirundo concolor-(160,1)
- forest walk nr. Backwoods Camp.
Barn Swallow-Hirundo rustica-(189,1) - scrubby area near Ciudade de Goa Hotel
Wire-tailed Swallow-Hirundo smithii-(12,3)
- seen in several areas both at the coast and inland
Red-rumped Swallow-Hirundo daurica-(13,2) - Dona Paula and on the approach
to Backwoods
Streak-throated Swallow-Hirundo fluvicola-(79,1) - on the approach to Backwoods
Northern House Martin-Delichon urbica-(92,1)
- a couple seen on the raptor watch, Backwoods
Grey-headed Bulbul-Pycnonotus
priocephalus-(132,1) - "temple" walk, Backwoods
Black-crested Bulbul-Pycnonotus melanicterus-(80,1) - on the approach to Backwoods
Red-whiskered Bulbul-Pycnonotus
jocosus-(16,7) - common and widespread
Red-vented Bulbul-Pycnonotus cafer-(84,2)
- on the approach to Backwoods and at Dona Paula
White-browed Bulbul-Pycnonotus luteolus-(181,1) - beach road near Ciudade
de Goa Hotel
Yellow-browed Bulbul-Iole indica-(103,2) - several seen around Backwoods Camp
Black Bulbul-Hypsipetes leucocephalus-(95,1) -
seen on the Backwoods raptor watch
Grey-breasted Prinia-Prinia
hodgsonii-(179,1) - in gardens near Ciudade de Goa Hotel
Ashy Prinia-Prinia socialis-(176,1)
- marsh at Beira Mar
Blyth's Reed Warbler-Acrocephalus dumetorum-(147,3) - quite common at coast and inland. Probably under-recorded
Clamorous Reed Warbler-Acrocephalus stentoreum-(117,1) - near Backwoods Camp on evening walk
Common Tailorbird-Orthotomus sutorius-(50,2) - seen twice at O Pescador
Greenish Warbler-Phylloscopus trochiloides-(5,5+) - very common at coastal sites in gardens with trees.
Western Crowned Warbler-Phylloscopus occipitalis-(110,3) - common in areas around
Backwoods
Grey-breasted
Laughingthrush-Garrulax jerdoni-(177,1) - a pair seen near Dona Paula in unusual habitat
Dark-fronted Babbler-Rhopocichla atriceps-(143,1)
- "Temple" walk, Backwoods
Jungle Babbler-Turdoides striatus-(18,4) - seen frequently in Dona Paula. Not noted elsewhere.
Brown-cheeked Fulvetta-Alcippe poioicephala-(99,2) - Backwoods Camp and on "temple" walk
Ashy-crowned Sparrow Lark-Eremopterix grisea-(186,1) - scrubby area near Ciudade
de Goa Hotel
Malabar Lark-Galerida malabarica-(187,1) - scrubby area near Ciudade de Goa Hotel
Oriental Sky Lark-Alauda gulgula-(185,1)
- scrubby area near Ciudade de Goa Hotel
Plain Flowerpecker-Dicaeum
concolor-(77,1) - on the approach to Backwoods
Thick-billed Flowerpecker-Dicaeum agile-(127,2)
- "temple" walk and Barabhumi School
Crimson-backed Sunbird-Nectarinia
minima-(154,1) - Barabhumi School, nr. Backwoods
Purple-rumped Sunbird-Nectarinia zeylonica-(14,4)
- common around Dona Paula and at Barabhumi School
Purple Sunbird-Nectarinia asiatica-(57,2) - both at the coast and inland.
Nesting in the grounds at Backwoods
Loten's Sunbird-Nectarinia
lotenia-(158,2) - Barabhumi School and in cliff top dense scrub
near Ciudade de Goa Hotel
Forest Wagtail-Dendronanthus indicus-(120,2) - a few seen during forest walks around Backwoods
White Wagtail-Motacilla alba-(153,1)
- Barabhumi School, nr Backwoods
White-browed Wagtail-Motacilla
maderaspatensis-(48,1) - small pool near Carambolim Lake and
on crocodile cruise
Grey Wagtail-Motacilla cinerea-(118,2) - near Backwoods camp on two walks
Tawny Pipit-Anthus campestris-(190,1) - scrubby
area near Ciudade de Goa Hotel
Richard's Pipit-Anthus
richardi-(184,1) - scrubby area near Ciudade de Goa Hotel
Blyth's Pipit-Anthus godlewkii-(191,1)
- scrubby area near Ciudade de Goa Hotel
House Sparrow-Passer domesticus-(6,4+) - common
Chestnut-shouldered Petronia-Petronia xanthocollis-(82,2) - on approach
to Backwoods and Barabhumi School
Baya Weaver-Ploceus phillipinus-(169,1) - marsh at Beira Mar
White-rumped Munia-Lonchura striata-(34,3) - flocks at Carambolim Lake,
in fields near Backwoods and near the Desert Wheatear site
Black-throated Munia-Lonchura kelaarti-(146,1) - evening walk, Backwoods
Scaly Breasted Munia-Lonchura punctulata-(166,1)
- marsh at Beira Mar
Black-headed Munia-Lonchura malacca-(178,1) - a small flock between Dona Paula and Ciudade de Goa Hotel
