All 5 in 3 days here: ~40%
City
Mumbai
🇮🇳 India
Asia, India 435 spp. recorded
Mumbai, also known as Bombay, is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India. Located on the Konkan coast along the west coast of India, it has a deep natural harbour. The city forms part of the Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts and is administered by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Wikipedia
19.106° N 72.945° E
🦜 Nature
435 Species sighted
211,491 Verified sightings From 2019 to 2026
Oct Best month
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
📊 Most Spotted
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
📊 Most Spotted
📊 Most Spotted
Indian Dot Frog
Uperodon mormoratus
LC
Common skittering frog
Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
📊 Most Spotted
⭐ Iconic Species
🌙 Most active after dark
Challenges you can complete here
All 4 in 3 days here: ~30%
Recent sightings in Mumbai
LIVEiNaturalistWhere to look
Warmer areas are where all species together are recorded most often.
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Bhandup Pumping Station (BPS)
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BNHS Conservation Education Centre
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Nerul Wetland Flamingo Point
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Bhandup Pumping Station · Salt Flats
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Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Centre
Sighting Calendar
How many species you'd see in a day
51Jan
49Feb
48Mar
47Apr
40May
45Jun
46Jul
48Aug
58Sep
61Oct
59Nov
55Dec
🏙️ City
Essentials
Green cover
Low
Protected land
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Protected sea
—
Protected areas
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Wildlife spots
12
spotsZoos & centres
2
placesClimate
Tropical monsoon
Climate
Temp °C Rain mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Zoos & rescue centres
0.0 Excellent
Wallace's Line Score
How good is this city for seeing wildlife? 🦜
Biodiversity
ExcellentHow rich is the wildlife?
4.8
Species by taxon
🦅 Birds 568
🐒 Mammals 125
🦎 Reptiles 121
🐸 Amphibians 31
845 Total Species
679 Global average across 380 cities
59 Threatened 28 Endemic
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Sighting
Very goodHow likely to see animals?
4.3
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
61% 📊
Coverage (138 species at ≥5% of 845 in the inventory)
16% 🔀
Taxon variety in top 12 (12 bird)
0% 🌟
Iconic-group species (≥15%) (every species from the 19 iconic groups — monkeys, cats, toucans, macaws, sloths, crocodilians… — not just the 4 highlighted above)
5 ⭐
High-prob species (>40%)
18 🏕️
Experience
GoodHow easy and pleasant is the visit?
3.2
Climate Mixed Medium
Green cover Low Low
Protected land & sea — Low
Protected areas 0 Low
Wildlife spots 12 High
Zoos & centres 2 High
What visitors say
Before you go
What animals can you see in Mumbai?
435 species
Mumbai's urban area has 435 recorded vertebrate species. The ones wildlife watchers report most often on a given day are House Crow (about 80%), Black Kite (about 80%), Rock Pigeon (about 70%), Rose-ringed Parakeet (about 60%) and Common Tailorbird (about 60%). Among mammals, the most-seen is Northern Palm Squirrel (about 30%); among reptiles, Oriental Garden Lizard (about 40%); among amphibians, Common Indian Toad (about 20%).
When is the best time to see wildlife in Mumbai?
February to June
In those months the city's 12 most-seen species average about 70% on a given day, against about 50% in August and September. Those are among Mumbai's driest months, with about 110 mm of rain a month against 830 mm in July.
Can you see a Spot-breasted Fantail in Mumbai?
Yes
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Spot-breasted Fantail sighting in Mumbai on a given day, based on 4,257 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. The best time is February and June (about 60%).
Can you see a Purple-rumped Sunbird in Mumbai?
Yes
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Purple-rumped Sunbird sighting in Mumbai on a given day, based on 4,743 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. The best time is February–April, June and October (about 60%).
Can you see a House Crow in Mumbai?
Yes
About 80% of wildlife watchers report a House Crow sighting in Mumbai on a given day, based on 10,724 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. The best time is July (over 90%).
Where in Mumbai is wildlife easiest to see?
IIT Bombay
The spot where most wildlife watchers record their sightings is IIT Bombay (193 bird species recorded), followed by Sassoon Dock and Green Valley Park. See them on the map.
Is Mumbai good for wildlife watching?
4.5 out of 5
On the Wallace's Line Score, which rates each city against other cities, Mumbai gets 4.5/5: 106th of 380 cities worldwide and 48th in Asia. 19 of its species are reported by about 40% or more of wildlife watchers on a given day.
Nearest Cities
Nearest Parks
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Nearest Zoos & Centres
Sources: urban area GHSL Urban Centre Database R2024A, European Commission JRC (CC BY 4.0) · protected land WDPA, UNEP-WCMC & IUCN (via GHSL) · climate NASA POWER · wildlife GBIF.org citizen-science data