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Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts, there are Buxa tiger reserve, Gorumara na- tional park, Chapramari wild life sanctuary. Buxa tiger reserve is famous for Hornbills. Red headed trogon is another spectacular species that can be seen there. Blue eared kingfisher, ruddy king fisher, Malyan night herons, Hooded pitta are some of the other secretive birds that dwells here. Gajoldoba wet lands in Jalpaiguri is famous for Raptors and water birds, specially ducks. Golden eye, Smew, been goose, goosander, Northern lapwings are some of the rare birds that can found here. Kulik Wild life sanctuary in Raigunge is famous for Open bill storks; it is the largest colony of that mighty species. Going down, Maldah district is famous for White tailed stonechat. Our home hosts for so many birds that I couldn’t manage to jot them down in a single write up. From the mighty eagles to tiny flycatcher, this place is a heaven for bird watchers. Photo by :Subhasis Paul