Presently, about 550 species of birds are estimated to be found in Sikkim including migrants. This record is based on available data and may vary as more information is collected. The bird watching tours are escorted by the local guides who have basis knowledge on the habitat of the birds. Most of the bird watching activities includes walks in the Fambonglo Wildlife Sanctuary and Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary near Gangtok in East Sikkim. In North Sikkim bird watching is done in the Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary and in Meanam region near Rabangla in South Sikkim and Yuksam, Tshoka, Dzongri and Khechupalri region in West Sikkim. 

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