Birding in Jharkhand
Location
Ranchi is the capital city of Jharkhand state. You can reach Ranchi by Air, Rail or road. Connectivity is very good to & and from all the major towns and cities across the country.
Topography & weather
Ranchi city is located in the southern part of the Chota Nagpur Plateau.Ranchi has a hilly topography and dense tropical forests. The forests in and around Ranchi are home to a variety of trees and wild animals & birds
Species Count
The current count of bird species observed in Ranchi is 328 (ebird data in the month of Jan'2026). Birds are observed throughout the year at various locations around Ranchi city. Different seasons offer different species to observe
Most favoring season
Winter is the best season for birding in Ranchi ( Nov to Feb ). Being surrounded by hilly areas and an abundance of water bodies around the city attracts the migration of various birds from colder regions.
Places to Visit
Patratu Valley
Ramgarh
Silli Palash Forest
Ranchi
Dasham Falls
Ranchi