Satpura National Park

🇮🇳 India

🐿️ Indian Giant Squirrels in Teak Canopy
🌍 #114 Global · 4.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ #16 in Asia #50 in Tropical Forest
Indian Subcontinent, India 696 spp. recorded

Satpura National Park is a rugged protected area in the highlands of central India, defined by dense tropical rainforest, steep sandstone gorges, and deep river valleys. Unlike flat lowland reserves, this terrain holds a mix of high plateaus and narrow ravines that support an intact forest ecosystem.

22.482° N   78.109° 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

30–40% · Possible
Crested Serpent Eagle ★
LC Endemic

Crested Serpent Eagle

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Spilornis cheela

30–40% · Possible
Sambar ★
VU Endemic

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

50–60% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Pearl-necked Dove
LC Endemic

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

70–80% · Very likely
Rufous Treepie
LC

Rufous Treepie

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dendrocitta vagabunda

60–70% · Likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

60–70% · Likely
Black Drongo
LC Endemic

Black Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus macrocercus

60–70% · Likely
Red-wattled Lapwing
LC Endemic

Red-wattled Lapwing

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Vanellus indicus

60–70% · Likely
Plum-headed Parakeet

Plum-headed Parakeet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psittacula cyanocephala

60–70% · Likely
Common Peafowl
LC

Common Peafowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pavo cristatus

50–60% · Likely
Gaur

Gaur

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Bos frontalis

50–60% · Likely
Jungle Babbler

Jungle Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdoides striata

50–60% · Likely
Indian Giant Squirrel
LC Endemic

Indian Giant Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Ratufa indica

50–60% · Likely
Indian Grey Hornbill
LC

Indian Grey Hornbill

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Ocyceros birostris

50–60% · Likely
Alexandrine Parakeet

Alexandrine Parakeet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psittacula eupatria

40–50% · Likely

⭐ Iconic Species

Tiger ★
EN Endemic

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

30–40% · Possible
Sambar ★
VU Endemic

Sambar

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rusa unicolor

50–60% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Gaur

Gaur

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Bos frontalis

50–60% · Likely
Indian Giant Squirrel
LC Endemic

Indian Giant Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Ratufa indica

50–60% · Likely
Axis Deer
LC Endemic

Axis Deer

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Axis axis

40–50% · Likely
Northern Plains Gray Langur
LC

Northern Plains Gray Langur

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Semnopithecus entellus

40–50% · Likely
Rhesus Macaque
LC

Rhesus Macaque

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Macaca mulatta

30–40% · Possible
Sloth Bear
VU Endemic

Sloth Bear

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Melursus ursinus

30–40% · Possible
Wild Boar
LC Endemic

Wild Boar

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Sus scrofa

30–40% · Possible
Nilgai
LC

Nilgai

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Boselaphus tragocamelus

30–40% · Possible
Blackbuck
LC

Blackbuck

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Antilope cervicapra

20–30% · Possible
Indian Palm Squirrel
LC

Indian Palm Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Funambulus palmarum

20–30% · Possible
Common Palm Civet
LC

Common Palm Civet

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Paradoxurus hermaphroditus

20–30% · Possible
Barasingha
VU

Barasingha

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Rucervus duvaucelii

20–30% · Possible

⭐ Iconic Species

Crested Serpent Eagle ★
LC Endemic

Crested Serpent Eagle

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Spilornis cheela

30–40% · Possible

📊 Most Spotted

Pearl-necked Dove
LC Endemic

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

70–80% · Very likely
Rufous Treepie
LC

Rufous Treepie

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dendrocitta vagabunda

60–70% · Likely
White-throated Kingfisher
LC

White-throated Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Halcyon smyrnensis

60–70% · Likely
Black Drongo
LC Endemic

Black Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus macrocercus

60–70% · Likely
Red-wattled Lapwing
LC Endemic

Red-wattled Lapwing

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Vanellus indicus

60–70% · Likely
Plum-headed Parakeet

Plum-headed Parakeet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psittacula cyanocephala

60–70% · Likely
Common Peafowl
LC

Common Peafowl

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pavo cristatus

50–60% · Likely
Jungle Babbler

Jungle Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Turdoides striata

50–60% · Likely
Indian Grey Hornbill
LC

Indian Grey Hornbill

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Ocyceros birostris

50–60% · Likely
Alexandrine Parakeet

Alexandrine Parakeet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psittacula eupatria

40–50% · Likely
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
LC

Greater Racket-tailed Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus paradiseus

40–50% · Likely
Indian Roller
NT

Indian Roller

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Coracias benghalensis

40–50% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Mugger Crocodile
VU

Mugger Crocodile

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Crocodylus palustris

30–40% · Possible
Oriental Garden Lizard
LC

Oriental Garden Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Calotes versicolor

20–30% · Possible
Indian Flap-shelled Turtle
VU

Indian Flap-shelled Turtle

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Lissemys punctata

20–30% · Possible
Dhaman
LC

Dhaman

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Ptyas mucosa

20–30% · Possible
Spiny-headed fan-throated lizard
LC

Spiny-headed fan-throated lizard

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Sitana spinaecephalus

Insufficient data
Elliot's Earth Snake
LC

Elliot's Earth Snake

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Uropeltis ellioti

Insufficient data
Bengal Monitor
NT

Bengal Monitor

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Varanus bengalensis

Insufficient data
Chequered Keelback
LC

Chequered Keelback

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Fowlea piscator

Insufficient data
Common Bronzeback Tree Snake
LC

Common Bronzeback Tree Snake

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Dendrelaphis tristis

Insufficient data
Allapalli Grass Skink
LC

Allapalli Grass Skink

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Eutropis macularia

Insufficient data
Rock Dragon
LC Endemic

Rock Dragon

Reptile

Psammophilus dorsalis

Insufficient data
Buff Striped Keelback
LC

Buff Striped Keelback

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Amphiesma stolatum

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Common Indian Toad
LC

Common Indian Toad

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

10–20% · With luck
Common skittering frog
LC

Common skittering frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis

Insufficient data
Indus Valley Bullfrog
LC

Indus Valley Bullfrog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Hoplobatrachus tigerinus

Insufficient data
Sri Lankan Bullfrog
LC

Sri Lankan Bullfrog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Uperodon taprobanicus

Insufficient data
Chunam Tree Frog
LC

Chunam Tree Frog

🌅 Crepuscular Amphibian

Polypedates maculatus

Insufficient data

Animal Events

🦌

Tiger Tracking & Riverine Safari

JanFebAprNov

Guided boat safaris along the Denwa River offer high chances of spotting tigers, crocodiles, and birdlife in dense forests.

Tiger
EN Endemic

Tiger

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Panthera tigris

30–40% · Possible
Mugger Crocodile
VU

Mugger Crocodile

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Crocodylus palustris

30–40% · Possible
Pearl-necked Dove
LC Endemic

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

70–80% · Very likely
🦌

Monsoon Wildlife & Amphibian Breeding

MayJun

Post-monsoon landscapes transform into lush greenery, triggering amphibian breeding and increased herbivore activity.

Axis Deer
LC Endemic

Axis Deer

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Axis axis

40–50% · Likely
Indus Valley Bullfrog
LC

Indus Valley Bullfrog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Hoplobatrachus tigerinus

Insufficient data
Indian Giant Squirrel
LC Endemic

Indian Giant Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Ratufa indica

50–60% · Likely
🐦

Winter Bird Migration & Raptor Watching

DecJanFeb

Migratory birds from Central Asia join resident species, creating a vibrant avian spectacle along riverbanks and forests.

Crested Serpent Eagle
LC Endemic

Crested Serpent Eagle

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Spilornis cheela

30–40% · Possible
Indian Pond Heron
LC

Indian Pond Heron

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Ardeola grayii

30–40% · Possible
Plum-headed Parakeet

Plum-headed Parakeet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psittacula cyanocephala

60–70% · 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
50–60
50–60
40–50
30–40
40–50
50–60
40–50
40–50
Tiger
30–40
40–50
20–30
50–60
30–40
40–50
20–30
20–30
20–30
10–20
50–60
30–40
Crested Serpent Eagle
30–40
50–60
40–50
30–40
50–60
40–50
40–50
10–20
10–20
30–40
10–20
20–30
Sambar
30–40
50–60
70–80
70–80
40–50
50–60
30–40
40–50
40–50
60–70
30–40
40–50
Pearl-necked Dove
60–70
80–90
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
60–70
60–70
60–70
Rufous Treepie
60–70
80–90
60–70
60–70
60–70
40–50
60–70
40–50
60–70
60–70
50–60
40–50
White-throated Kingfisher
50–60
60–70
70–80
50–60
60–70
50–60
50–60
40–50
50–60
60–70
50–60
60–70
Black Drongo
60–70
70–80
50–60
40–50
60–70
50–60
60–70
40–50
70–80
60–70
50–60
50–60
Red-wattled Lapwing
70–80
70–80
60–70
50–60
60–70
70–80
50–60
30–40
40–50
40–50
30–40
60–70
Plum-headed Parakeet
50–60
70–80
60–70
50–60
50–60
40–50
50–60
20–30
40–50
50–60
50–60
50–60
Common Peafowl
50–60
70–80
70–80
50–60
70–80
60–70
50–60
30–40
40–50
50–60
40–50
40–50
Gaur
30–40
50–60
50–60
70–80
60–70
70–80
30–40
40–50
60–70
50–60
30–40
20–30
Jungle Babbler
50–60
60–70
50–60
60–70
40–50
50–60
70–80
30–40
50–60
50–60
50–60
50–60
Indian Giant Squirrel
30–40
60–70
50–60
70–80
50–60
50–60
30–40
40–50
40–50
70–80
50–60
20–30
Indian Grey Hornbill
50–60
50–60
50–60
50–60
40–50
50–60
30–40
30–40
50–60
40–50
50–60
50–60
Alexandrine Parakeet
50–60
60–70
40–50
30–40
30–40
30–40
30–40
20–30
50–60
40–50
40–50
40–50
Animal Events
🦌 Tiger Tracking & Riverine Safari
🦌 Monsoon Wildlife & Amphibian Breeding
🐦 Winter Bird Migration & Raptor Watching

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
🐿️ Indian Giant Squirrels in Teak Canopy

Where Wildlife Score

How good is this park for seeing wildlife?
🦜

Biodiversity

Good

How rich is the wildlife?

4.3 Global avg
3.5 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Species by taxon
🦅 Birds
518
🐒 Mammals
91
🦎 Reptiles
74
🐸 Amphibians
13
696 Total Species
850 Global average across 296 parks
38 Threatened 5 Endemic
🔭

Sighting

Excellent

How likely to see animals?

3.6 Global avg
4.2 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
62% Global avg
60%
📊
Coverage (217 species at ≥5% of 696 in the inventory)
24% Global avg
31%
🔀
Taxon variety in top 12 (9 bird, 3 mammal)
46% Global avg
50%
🔭
Species per 10 outings (distinct species a visitor would meet over 10 outings — effort held equal across parks)
134 Global avg
149
🌟
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
26
⭐
High-prob species (>40%)
27 Global avg
21

Quick answers

What animals can you see in Satpura National Park?

The most likely sightings are Pearl-necked Dove (seen by 70–80% of wildlife watchers), Rufous Treepie (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), White-throated Kingfisher (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Black Drongo (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers), Red-wattled Lapwing (seen by 60–70% of wildlife watchers) — among 696 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.

When is the best time to visit Satpura 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 Satpura National Park?

Yes — about 39% of wildlife watchers report a Tiger sighting in Satpura National Park, based on 18 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Can you see Crested Serpent Eagle in Satpura National Park?

Yes — about 36% of wildlife watchers report a Crested Serpent Eagle sighting in Satpura National Park, based on 304 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Can you see Sambar in Satpura National Park?

Yes — about 58% of wildlife watchers report a Sambar sighting in Satpura National Park, based on 30 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

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