Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 31. Chapters: Birding in Chennai, Flora and fauna of Chennai, List of birds of Chennai, List of birds of Singanallur Lake, List of birds of Tamil Nadu, List of butterflies of Tamil Nadu, Manjampatti white bison, Nilgiri langur, Nilgiri marten, Nilgiri sheep, Nilgiri tahr, Puntius tambraparniei, Wildlife of Tamil Nadu. Excerpt: This is a list of butterfly species found in Tamil Nadu state of India. In this state about 319 species of butterflies have been recorded. ? There are 34 species recorded. Housing more than 200 resident and wintering bird species, Chennai (formerly known as Madras) has long been a haven for bird watchers. It is the only urban area in India where Greater Flamingo, Black Baza, Osprey, Eurasian Eagle-owl and Pied Avocet can be seen right in the city. The following are some known Birding Hotspots in and around Chennai. Birds of Chennai GNP-Blackbuck-scape Guindy National Park is one of India's smallest National parks covering an area of 2.7 km. It is situated in the midst of the city, and is often called 'the lungs of Chennai'. The habitat consists of dry evergreen scrub, Thorn forest, open Grassland and small water bodies. The star attractions of the Guindy National park are the Blackbuck antelope and the Indian star tortoise. Spotted deer, Golden jackal, Civet cat, Pangolins and various species of snakes and butterflies can also be seen in the National park. Highlight: Guindy is the only place in Chennai where the very rare raptor, the Black Baza has been recorded during Winter. Red Winged Crested Cuckoo is another uncommon bird species found here. Barn Owl at GNPOver 100 resident and migratory bird species have been recorded so far, the commonest raptors being Oriental Honey Buzzard, White-eyed Buzzard and Shikra. Migratory raptors including Black Baza, Common Kestrel and Booted Eagle can been seen during...

Chiefly on history of Tamil Nadu.