Bird Walk at Tughlakabad Biodiversity Park, New Delhi
- New Delhi
- 19 July, 2026
- Rs 300/- per head
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
About Tughlakabad Biodiversity Park
Located in the southern part of Delhi, Tughlakabad is a unique blend of historical heritage and natural landscapes, where the iconic medieval fort is surrounded by rocky Aravalli outcrops, scrub forests, grasslands, seasonal wetlands, and scattered woodlands. This mosaic of habitats supports a remarkable diversity of flora and fauna, providing refuge for butterflies, reptiles, small mammals, and an impressive variety of birds despite the surrounding urban environment. The combination of ancient ruins and thriving biodiversity makes Tughlakabad one of Delhi’s most fascinating birding destinations.
The area’s scrub forests, wetlands, and rocky terrain attract a rich assemblage of resident birds, while migratory species further enhance its diversity during the winter months. However, urban expansion, habitat fragmentation, invasive vegetation, pollution, and increasing human disturbance continue to threaten this fragile ecosystem. Conserving Tughlakabad’s natural habitats alongside its archaeological heritage is essential for protecting one of Delhi’s most important urban biodiversity hotspots.
Bird Guide: Anjali Bhardwaj
A passionate birder and researcher, I am currently a PhD scholar in biogeography at Jamia Millia Islamia with 3.5 years of experience studying urban birdlife in Delhi. My work focuses on bird occupancy, vocalisations, and their relationship with tree species,combining field birding with research to offer deeper, more insightful birding experiences.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Tughlakabad Biodiversity Park
Tughlakabad offers an excellent mix of scrubland, wetland, and woodland birds, making it a favourite destination for birdwatchers in Delhi. The rocky slopes and thorn forests support Indian Peafowl, Grey Francolins, Sirkeer Malkohas, Yellow-footed Green-Pigeons, Large Grey Babblers, Yellow-eyed Babblers, and White-eared Bulbuls, while the wetlands attract Eurasian Moorhens, White-breasted Waterhens, Black-winged Stilts, Glossy Ibises, and Red-wattled Lapwings. Visitors can also spot Shikras and Black Kites soaring overhead, while White-throated Kingfishers, Asian Green Bee-eaters, Coppersmith Barbets, Rose-ringed Parakeets, Black Drongos, Rufous Treepies, bulbuls, prinias, and babblers add colour and activity to the landscape. The remarkable diversity of habitats makes Tughlakabad one of the best places in Delhi to experience both urban and wild birdlife in a single visit.
Ashy Prinia
Asian Green Bee-eater
Asian Koel
Black Drongo
Black Kite
Black-winged Stilt
Coppersmith Barbet
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Common Moorhen
Glossy Ibis
Grey Francolin
Greater Coucal
House Crow
Jungle Babbler
Laughing Dove
Little Swift
Plain Prinia
Red-vented Bulbul
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Red-wattled Lapwing
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
