Bird Walk at M.B.B College Campus, Agartala, Tripura
- Agartala
- 12 April, 2026
- Rs 150/- per head
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
About MBB College
Nestled in the heart of Agartala, the MBB College campus in Tripura is more than just an academic space—it’s a quiet urban refuge where nature still thrives. Spread across a mosaic of tree-lined avenues, open grounds, and semi-wooded patches, the campus offers a surprisingly rich habitat for biodiversity. Tall native and ornamental trees like rain trees, banyans, and bamboo groves create layered canopies, while understory shrubs and seasonal flowering plants attract a variety of insects and pollinators. This blend of green cover makes the campus an excellent microhabitat for birds, where early mornings come alive with calls of bulbuls, drongos, sunbirds, and parakeets, making it a rewarding spot for both beginner and seasoned birders.
However, like many urban green spaces, the campus faces growing pressures from infrastructure expansion, habitat fragmentation, and human disturbance. The gradual loss of dense vegetation and old trees can impact nesting and feeding grounds for several species. Yet, this also presents an opportunity—through mindful landscaping, awareness, and community-led conservation efforts, MBB College can continue to serve as an important biodiversity pocket within the city. Protecting such spaces not only supports local flora and fauna but also fosters a deeper connection between people and nature, right in the middle of an urban landscape.
Partnered with
Bird Guide - Sueal Ankrit Rana
A naturalist with 5+ years of field experience, he works with Wild Tripura Foundation and contributes to Tripura’s Biodiversity Register. A guest lecturer of Zoology at MBB College, Agartala, he also conducts independent workshops on wildlife observation, habitat understanding, conservation, and photography, with hands-on experience in projects like elephant radio-telemetry in Teliamura.
Bird walk Location
Common birds of MBB College
The MBB College campus comes alive with an exciting mix of birdlife, offering glimpses of both shy forest dwellers and bold urban adapters. From the melodic calls of the Puff-throated Babbler echoing through dense foliage to the striking presence of the Stork-billed Kingfisher near water bodies, every corner holds a surprise. Drongos—whether the glossy Black Drongo or the more dramatic Hair-crested Drongo—dart through the canopy, while flocks of Small Minivets and Oriental White-eyes bring bursts of color and movement. Wet patches and open areas attract elegant waders like egrets and the stealthy Black-crowned Night Heron, while the sharp-eyed Pied Kingfisher hovers skillfully above water. As dusk settles, the haunting call of the Barred Owlet adds a mysterious charm, reminding visitors that this campus is a thriving habitat beyond daylight hours.
Hair-crested Drongo
Puff-throated Babbler
Pied Kingfisher
Stork-billed Kingfisher
Small Minivet
Indian White-eye
Black Drongo
Black-crowned Night Heron
Intermediate Egret
Cattle Egret
Great Egret
Purple Sunbird
Common Myna
Red-vented Bulbul
Red Whiskered Bulbul
Barred Owlet
Striated Heron
Coppersmith Barbet
Rock Pigeon
Spotted Dove
- Fee collected goes entirely to the bird guide. Ataavi does not retain or profit from this amount.
