Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Ernakulam

Thattekkad is in Devikulam taluk of Idukki district.
With dense tropical evergreen and deciduous forest and grassland patches, it houses over 500 species of exotic birds. This acclaimed bird sanctuary owes much to Dr. Salim Ali, renowned ornithologist. It is the exotic microcosm of India's bird population that brought Dr. Salim Ali here.
Rare birds like the Crimson-throated Barbet, Bee eater, Sunbird, Shrike, Black Winged Kite, Night Heron, Falcon, Grey Jungle Fowl, White-Breasted Water Hen, Hornbill, Ceylon Frogmoth, Rose-billed Roller and Blue-winged Parakeet have made a home here.
The place also has extensive plantations of teak, rosewood and mahagony.