Bird Walk at Chungam View Point, Malappuram, Kerala
- Malappuram
- 29 August, 2026
- Rs 150 per head
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
About Chungam View Point
Chungam View Point in Malappuram is situated within Kerala’s lush, humid landscape, where forested hills, plantations, agricultural areas and patches of natural vegetation create a varied setting for birdwatching. The surrounding Malabar landscape is characterised by dense greenery and a mosaic of human-modified and semi-natural habitats, allowing both common lowland species and birds associated with wooded environments to occur. Viewpoints such as Chungam can also provide opportunities to observe birds moving between forest patches, plantations and open areas, while the elevated perspective can be useful for watching soaring birds and species travelling across the landscape.
The combination of vegetation and nearby water-rich habitats supports a particularly diverse bird community. Large numbers of Little Cormorants and Medium Egrets indicate the importance of nearby wetland and aquatic habitats, while species such as Purple Heron, Indian Pond-Heron and Whiskered Tern add further wetland diversity. The surrounding vegetation supports White-cheeked Barbet, Black-rumped Flameback, Green Warbler, Pale-billed Flowerpecker, Common Tailorbird and Red-vented Bulbul. Raptors such as Brahminy Kite, along with colourful Blue-tailed Bee-eater and Stork-billed Kingfisher, make the area especially interesting for birdwatchers.
Bird Guide: Ashly Biji
He has over 4 years of experience as an official birder and has led nearly 500 nature walks across the Periyar Tiger Reserve and various parts of Telangana. His extensive field experience has deepened his understanding of birds, wildlife, and their habitats, while his work as a nature guide reflects his passion for connecting people with the natural world.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of Chungam View Point
The recorded birds around the Chungam landscape show a mix of wetland, woodland and urban-edge species. Little Cormorant was particularly abundant, while Indian Cormorant, Medium Egret, Purple Heron and Indian Pond-Heron represent the wetland community. Forest and garden habitats support White-cheeked Barbet, Black-rumped Flameback, Green Warbler, Pale-billed Flowerpecker, Rufous Treepie and Rose-ringed Parakeet. Kingfishers, bee-eaters, terns and raptors add further variety to the birdlife.
Little Cormorant
Indian Cormorant
Indian Pond-Heron
House Crow
Common Myna
Asian Koel
White-throated Kingfisher
White-cheeked Barbet
Black-rumped Flameback
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Black Drongo
Rufous Treepie
Large-billed Crow
Red-vented Bulbul
Green Warbler
Pale-billed Flowerpecker
Whiskered Tern
Purple Heron
Brahminy Kite
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
