Jim Corbett National Park

🇮🇳 India

🐯 Tiger Tracks Along the Ramganga
🌍 #85 Global · 4.3 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ #14 in Asia #37 in Tropical Forest
Indian Subcontinent, India 1054 spp. recorded

Jim Corbett National Park is a protected wildlife reserve nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India. This landscape combines dense tropical pine forests, river valleys, and steep ridges, creating a distinct habitat that separates the mountain ecosystems from the plains below.

29.559° N   78.863° E

Wildlife

SIGHTING PROBABILITY Share of citizen-science records from the park that report this species
<5%
Rare5–20%
With luck20–40%
Possible40–70%
Likely>70%
Very likely
ACTIVITY PATTERN
☀️ Diurnal 🌙 Nocturnal 🌅 Crepuscular ☀️🌙 Day & Night

⭐ Iconic Species

Tiger ★
EN Endemic

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

50–60% · Likely
Asian Elephant ★
EN Endemic

Asian Elephant

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Elephas maximus

60–70% · Likely
Axis Deer ★
LC Endemic

Axis Deer

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Axis axis

60–70% · Likely
Gharial ★
CR

Gharial

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Gavialis gangeticus

30–40% · Possible

📊 Most Spotted

White-cheeked Bulbul
LC

White-cheeked Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pycnonotus leucogenys

60–70% · Likely
Jungle Babbler

Jungle Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdoides striata

60–70% · Likely
Red Junglefowl
LC

Red Junglefowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Gallus gallus

50–60% · Likely
Common Peafowl
LC

Common Peafowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pavo cristatus

50–60% · Likely
Sambar
VU Endemic

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

50–60% · Likely
Indian Muntjac
LC

Indian Muntjac

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Muntiacus muntjak

50–60% · Likely
Plum-headed Parakeet

Plum-headed Parakeet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psittacula cyanocephala

50–60% · Likely
Red-whiskered Bulbul
LC

Red-whiskered Bulbul

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pycnonotus jocosus

50–60% · Likely
Rhesus Macaque
LC

Rhesus Macaque

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Macaca mulatta

50–60% · Likely
Asian Jackal
LC

Asian Jackal

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Canis aureus

50–60% · Likely
Blue Whistling-Thrush
LC

Blue Whistling-Thrush

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Myophonus caeruleus

50–60% · Likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

50–60% · Likely

⭐ Iconic Species

Tiger ★
EN Endemic

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

50–60% · Likely
Asian Elephant ★
EN Endemic

Asian Elephant

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Elephas maximus

60–70% · Likely
Axis Deer ★
LC Endemic

Axis Deer

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Axis axis

60–70% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Sambar
VU Endemic

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

50–60% · Likely
Indian Muntjac
LC

Indian Muntjac

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Muntiacus muntjak

50–60% · Likely
Rhesus Macaque
LC

Rhesus Macaque

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Macaca mulatta

50–60% · Likely
Asian Jackal
LC

Asian Jackal

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Canis aureus

50–60% · Likely
Himalayan Langur
LC

Himalayan Langur

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Semnopithecus schistaceus

40–50% · Possible
Wild Boar
LC Endemic

Wild Boar

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Sus scrofa

20–30% · Possible
Tarai Gray Langur
NT

Tarai Gray Langur

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Semnopithecus hector

20–30% · Possible
Yellow-throated Marten
LC Endemic

Yellow-throated Marten

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Martes flavigula

10–20% · With luck
Northern Palm Squirrel
LC

Northern Palm Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Funambulus pennantii

Insufficient data
Hog Deer
EN

Hog Deer

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Axis porcinus

10–20% · With luck
Sloth Bear
VU Endemic

Sloth Bear

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Melursus ursinus

Insufficient data
Indian Gray Mongoose

Indian Gray Mongoose

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Herpestes edwardsi

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

White-cheeked Bulbul
LC

White-cheeked Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pycnonotus leucogenys

60–70% · Likely
Jungle Babbler

Jungle Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdoides striata

60–70% · Likely
Red Junglefowl
LC

Red Junglefowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Gallus gallus

50–60% · Likely
Common Peafowl
LC

Common Peafowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pavo cristatus

50–60% · Likely
Plum-headed Parakeet

Plum-headed Parakeet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psittacula cyanocephala

50–60% · Likely
Red-whiskered Bulbul
LC

Red-whiskered Bulbul

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pycnonotus jocosus

50–60% · Likely
Blue Whistling-Thrush
LC

Blue Whistling-Thrush

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Myophonus caeruleus

50–60% · Likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

50–60% · Likely
Long-tailed Shrike
LC

Long-tailed Shrike

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Lanius schach

40–50% · Likely
Red-wattled Lapwing
LC Endemic

Red-wattled Lapwing

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Vanellus indicus

40–50% · Likely
Indian White-eye
LC Endemic

Indian White-eye

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Zosterops palpebrosus

40–50% · Likely
Pearl-necked Dove
LC Endemic

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

40–50% · Likely

⭐ Iconic Species

Gharial ★
CR

Gharial

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Gavialis gangeticus

30–40% · Possible

📊 Most Spotted

Bengal Monitor
NT

Bengal Monitor

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Varanus bengalensis

30–40% · Possible
Indian Black Turtle
LC

Indian Black Turtle

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Melanochelys trijuga

20–30% · Possible
Mugger Crocodile
VU

Mugger Crocodile

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Crocodylus palustris

10–20% · With luck
Indian Tent Turtle
LC

Indian Tent Turtle

Reptile

Pangshura tentoria

Insufficient data
Burmese Python
VU

Burmese Python

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Python bivittatus

10–20% · With luck
Oriental Garden Lizard
LC

Oriental Garden Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Calotes versicolor

Insufficient data
Indian Softshell Turtle
EN

Indian Softshell Turtle

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Nilssonia gangetica

Insufficient data
Kashmir Rock Agama
LC

Kashmir Rock Agama

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Laudakia tuberculata

Insufficient data
Copperhead Rat Snake
LC

Copperhead Rat Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Coelognathus radiatus

Insufficient data
Common Bronzeback Tree Snake
LC

Common Bronzeback Tree Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Dendrelaphis tristis

Insufficient data
Banded bent-toed Gecko
NT

Banded bent-toed Gecko

Reptile

Cyrtodactylus fasciolatus

Insufficient data
Chequered Keelback
LC

Chequered Keelback

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Fowlea piscator

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Indus Valley Bullfrog
LC

Indus Valley Bullfrog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Hoplobatrachus tigerinus

Insufficient data
Common skittering frog
LC

Common skittering frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis

Insufficient data
Common Indian Toad
LC

Common Indian Toad

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

Insufficient data

Animal Events

🦌

Tiger Sighting Peak Season

FebMarAprMay

The dry summer months reduce water sources to specific river channels, significantly increasing visibility and activity of apex predators.

Tiger
EN Endemic

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

50–60% · Likely
🦌

Asian Elephant Migration and Gathering

FebAprMay

Herds gather in greater numbers along the lower valley grasslands and watercourses to feed and beat the rising summer heat.

Asian Elephant
EN Endemic

Asian Elephant

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Elephas maximus

60–70% · Likely
🐦

Spotted Dove Breeding and Activity

AprMayJunJulSep

Increased avian vocalization and foraging activity across woodland edges and open clearings following seasonal temperature shifts.

Pearl-necked Dove
LC Endemic

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

40–50% · Likely

Sighting Calendar

Chance of spotting each species, month by month

Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Species Total
50–60
60–70
50–60
50–60
60–70
50–60
30–40
40–50
40–50
40–50
50–60
50–60
Tiger
40–50
60–70
60–70
60–70
70–80
40–50
30–40
40–50
40–50
20–30
30–40
30–40
Asian Elephant
50–60
70–80
60–70
70–80
80–90
50–60
40–50
50–60
40–50
60–70
40–50
60–70
Axis Deer
60–70
70–80
50–60
50–60
70–80
30–40
40–50
50–60
60–70
50–60
60–70
70–80
Gharial
20–30
40–50
40–50
20–30
30–40
40–50
10–20
20–30
20–30
10–20
5–10
30–40
White-cheeked Bulbul
70–80
50–60
50–60
50–60
40–50
60–70
30–40
30–40
30–40
70–80
70–80
70–80
Jungle Babbler
60–70
60–70
50–60
40–50
50–60
50–60
60–70
50–60
60–70
50–60
60–70
60–70
Red Junglefowl
60–70
70–80
70–80
60–70
70–80
50–60
20–30
30–40
40–50
50–60
50–60
30–40
Common Peafowl
50–60
60–70
70–80
70–80
80–90
60–70
20–30
30–40
40–50
30–40
50–60
40–50
Sambar
60–70
60–70
50–60
50–60
60–70
60–70
30–40
40–50
60–70
40–50
40–50
40–50
Indian Muntjac
50–60
70–80
40–50
40–50
60–70
20–30
30–40
40–50
40–50
20–30
50–60
60–70
Plum-headed Parakeet
40–50
70–80
70–80
60–70
60–70
60–70
20–30
10–20
20–30
50–60
40–50
40–50
Red-whiskered Bulbul
50–60
50–60
40–50
50–60
50–60
50–60
10–20
30–40
40–50
70–80
60–70
50–60
Rhesus Macaque
60–70
60–70
50–60
40–50
60–70
40–50
30–40
40–50
30–40
40–50
30–40
60–70
Asian Jackal
40–50
60–70
30–40
40–50
60–70
40–50
30–40
40–50
30–40
50–60
30–40
50–60
Blue Whistling-Thrush
60–70
50–60
40–50
20–30
30–40
30–40
20–30
20–30
20–30
50–60
50–60
60–70
White-throated Kingfisher
40–50
40–50
40–50
50–60
60–70
50–60
60–70
30–40
40–50
40–50
50–60
50–60
Animal Events
🦌 Tiger Sighting Peak Season
🦌 Asian Elephant Migration and Gathering
🐦 Spotted Dove Breeding and Activity

Sighting Zones

Warm areas are where all species together are recorded most, so they track where people go as much as where animals are. For one species, see the map on its own page.

0.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Excellent
🐯 Tiger Tracks Along the Ramganga

Where Wildlife Score

How good is this park for seeing wildlife?
🦜

Biodiversity

Excellent

How rich is the wildlife?

4.3 Global avg
4.8 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Species by taxon
🦅 Birds
843
🐒 Mammals
112
🦎 Reptiles
86
🐸 Amphibians
13
1054 Total Species
850 Global average across 296 parks
63 Threatened 5 Endemic
🔭

Sighting

Excellent

How likely to see animals?

3.6 Global avg
4.1 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
62% Global avg
59%
📊
Coverage (225 species at ≥5% of 1054 in the inventory)
24% Global avg
21%
🔀
Taxon variety in top 12 (6 mammal, 6 bird)
46% Global avg
67%
🔭
Species per 10 outings (distinct species a visitor would meet over 10 outings — effort held equal across parks)
134 Global avg
171
🌟
Iconic-group species (≥15%) (every species from the 19 iconic groups — monkeys, cats, toucans, macaws, sloths, crocodilians… — not just the 4 highlighted above)
15 Global avg
22
⭐
High-prob species (>40%)
27 Global avg
24

Quick answers

What animals can you see in Jim Corbett National Park?

The most likely sightings are Axis Deer (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Asian Elephant (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), White-cheeked Bulbul (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Jungle Babbler (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Red Junglefowl (seen by 50–60% of wildlife watchers) — among 1054 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.

When is the best time to visit Jim Corbett National Park for wildlife?

February has the highest combined sighting rate for the park's top species in our month-by-month GBIF data. The full sighting calendar on this page shows each species' best months.

Can you see Tiger in Jim Corbett National Park?

Yes — about 56% of wildlife watchers report a Tiger sighting in Jim Corbett National Park, based on 42 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Can you see Asian Elephant in Jim Corbett National Park?

Yes — about 65% of wildlife watchers report a Asian Elephant sighting in Jim Corbett National Park, based on 60 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Can you see Axis Deer in Jim Corbett National Park?

Yes — about 66% of wildlife watchers report a Axis Deer sighting in Jim Corbett National Park, based on 61 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Can you see Gharial in Jim Corbett National Park?

Yes — about 30% of wildlife watchers report a Gharial sighting in Jim Corbett National Park, based on 13 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

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