Bird Walk at Muga Sumoni Bhoga Kaboru Gaon, Assam
- Assam
- 19 October, 2025
- Sourav Pegu
About Muga Sumoni Bhoga Kaboru Gaon
Muga Sumoni Bhoga Kaboru Gaon is in Golaghat district, Assam (in Kachugaon). It is described in local listings as a park area, but in the larger Assam context the flora would include wetland patches, secondary forests, and possibly agro-forest interfaces.
Assam’s birding habitats are rich in wetlands, floodplains, river systems, riparian forests, tea gardens, swamp forests, and marshes.
The site may host waterbirds, herons, egrets, kingfishers, and edge forest species.
The main threats here would likely be urban expansion, pollution, water extraction, invasive aquatic weeds, and habitat loss from development or drainage. Conservation measures would ideally include protection of water bodies, restoration of riparian zones, control of pollution and sewage, engagement of local communities in habitat maintenance, and possibly integrating the area into larger wetland or reserve systems.
Partnered with
Bird Guide: Sourav Jyoti Pegu
Nature enthusiast and avid birder with 1 year of experience exploring and learning about birds. Sharing knowledge and passion for avian wonders with others. Always eager to learn and discover more about the fascinating world of birds!
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Muga Sumoni Bhoga Kaboru Gaon
In Assam wetland / forest interface zones like Bhoga Kaboru area, typical birds recorded in eBird for Assam include White-throated Kingfisher, Common Kingfisher, Grey Heron, Indian Pond Heron, Little Egret, and Cattle Egret in water and marsh habitats. In forest and wooded patches, you’re likely to see Oriental Magpie Robin, Red-vented Bulbul, Indian Grey Hornbill, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Asian Koel, Green Bee-eater, Black-rumped Flameback (woodpecker), and warblers and babblers (e.g. Grey-cheeked Fulvetta, Rusty-cheeked Scimitar Babbler) commonly present in Assam’s forested zones.
Migrants like Barn Swallow, Paddyfield Pipit, Yellow Wagtail, Brown Shrike may also pass, especially in open or agricultural patches near village wetlands.
Common Myna
Coppersmith Barbet
Lesser Whistling Duck
Black Drongo
Red-vented Bulbul
Jungle Babbler
White-throated Kingfisher
Little Cormorant
Eurasian-collared Dove
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Rufous Treepie
Ashy Prinia
Purple Heron
Grey Heron
Asian Openbill
Asian Green Bee-eater
Shikra
Indian Pond Heron
Red-wattled Lapwing
Asian Koel
Summary of Walk
The bird walk at Muga Sumoni, Assam, led by Sourav Pegu, saw the participation of 10 enthusiastic bird lovers who gathered early in the morning to explore the region’s lush avian habitats. Sourav began the session by demonstrating how to properly use binoculars and a spotting scope, helping participants get comfortable with field equipment. He also explained the basics of bird identification and nomenclature, sharing insights into how features like size, color, behavior, and calls can help distinguish species in the field.
During the walk, the group recorded a total of 27 bird species, including some fascinating sightings such as the Indochinese Roller, Black-naped Monarch, Black-hooded Oriole, Asian Emerald Dove, Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher, Dusky Warbler, and Crested Goshawk. The experience not only enriched participants’ understanding of birdlife but also deepened their appreciation for the importance of birdwatching and habitat conservation. By the end of the walk, everyone left with newfound skills, a sense of wonder, and a stronger connection to the natural world.
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