All 5 in 3 days here: ~60%
City
Mysuru
🇮🇳 India
Asia, India 253 spp. recorded
Mysore, officially Mysuru, is a city in the southern Indian state of Karnataka. As the traditional seat of the Wadiyar dynasty, the city functioned as the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore for almost six centuries. Known for its heritage structures, palaces, and its culture, Mysore has been called the "City of Palaces", the "Heritage City", and the "Cultural capital of Karnataka". Wikipedia
12.313° N 76.637° E
🦜 Nature
253 Species sighted
119,108 Verified sightings From 2019 to 2026
Oct Best month
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
📊 Most Spotted
Indian Gray Mongoose
Herpestes edwardsi
LC
Indian Hare
Lepus nigricollis
LC Endemic
Jungle Palm Squirrel
Funambulus tristriatus
LC
Axis Deer
Axis axis
LC
Asian House Shrew
Suncus murinus
LC
Indian Crested Porcupine
Hystrix indica
LC
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
📊 Most Spotted
LC
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
LC
Common Dotted Garden Skink
Riopa punctata
Russell's Wolf Snake
Lycodon fasciolatus
LC
Russell's Viper
Daboia russelii
LC
Dhaman
Ptyas mucosa
LC
Trinket Snake
Coelognathus helena
LC
Bronze Grass Skink
Eutropis macularia
LC
Indian Cobra
Naja naja
LC
Indian Black Turtle
Melanochelys trijuga
📊 Most Spotted
LC
Common skittering frog
Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
LC
Common Paddy Field Frog
Minervarya agricola
LC
White-bellied pug-snout frog
Uperodon variegatus
📊 Most Spotted
⭐ Iconic Species
🌙 Most active after dark
Challenges you can complete here
All 4 in 3 days here: ~10%
Recent sightings in Mysuru
LIVEiNaturalistWhere to look
Warmer areas are where all species together are recorded most often.
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Mysore City Bird Atlas 19A, Kukkarahalli kere ಕುಕ್ಕರಹಳ್ಳಿ ಕೆರೆ
Daily sight. prob.vs avg
Eurasian Coot~90%+60%
Western Swamphen~90%+60%
Indian Flying Fox~90%+60%
Indian Pond Heron~80%+30%
Brahminy Kite~80%+10%
Chequered Keelback~60%+50%
Pond Slider~50%+40%
Jungle Palm Squirrel~40%+40%
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Mysore City Bird Atlas 30A, Lingambudhi kere ಲಿಂಗಾಂಬುಧಿ ಕೆರೆ
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Lingambudhi Kere--Main Entrance. ಲಿಂಗಾಂಬುಧಿ ಮುಖ್ಯ ದ್ವಾರ
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Mysore City Bird Atlas 17B, Bogadi Kere. ಬೋಗಾದಿ ಕೆರೆ
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Ajjayyanahundi Kere ಅಜ್ಜಯನಹುಂಡಿ ಕೆರೆ, Ring Road
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Mysore City Bird Atlas 11D, Hinkal kere, Vijayanagar 3rd Stage
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Karanji Kere ಕಾರಂಜಿ ಕೆರೆ
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Mysore City Bird Atlas 18B, Manasagangothri,Physics Dept. Mysore University
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Mysore City Bird Atlas 2C, Hebbal kere, ಹೆಬ್ಬಾಳ ಕೆರೆ
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Silent Shores Resort & Spa
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Mysore Zoo, Mysore City
Daily sight. prob.vs avg
Sighting Calendar
How many species you'd see in a day
32Jan
39Feb
35Mar
35Apr
39May
41Jun
38Jul
39Aug
41Sep
43Oct
39Nov
37Dec
🏙️ City
Essentials
Green cover
Medium
Protected land
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Protected sea
—
Protected areas
—
Wildlife spots
12
spotsZoos & centres
1
placesClimate
Tropical savanna
World Heritage
No
Climate
Temp °C Rain mm
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Zoos & rescue centres
0.0 World-class
Wallace's Line Score
How good is this city for seeing wildlife? 🦜
Biodiversity
ExcellentHow rich is the wildlife?
5.0
Species by taxon
🦅 Birds 526
🐒 Mammals 104
🦎 Reptiles 102
🐸 Amphibians 25
757 Total Species
679 Global average across 380 cities
46 Threatened 40 Endemic
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Sighting
ExcellentHow likely to see animals?
4.7
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
67% 📊
Coverage (132 species at ≥5% of 757 in the inventory)
17% 🔀
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)
6 ⭐
High-prob species (>40%)
21 🏕️
Experience
Very goodHow easy and pleasant is the visit?
3.8
Climate Pleasant High
Green cover Medium Medium
Protected land & sea — Low
Protected areas 0 Low
Wildlife spots 12 High
Zoos & centres 1 Medium
What visitors say
Before you go
What animals can you see in Mysuru?
253 species
Mysuru's urban area has 253 recorded vertebrate species. The ones wildlife watchers report most often on a given day are Rose-ringed Parakeet (about 80%), Black Kite (about 80%), Rock Pigeon (about 80%), Red-whiskered Bulbul (about 70%) and Pearl-necked Dove (about 70%). Among mammals, the most-seen is Indian Palm Squirrel (about 30%); among reptiles, Oriental Garden Lizard (about 20%); among amphibians, Common Indian Toad (about 30%).
When is the best time to see wildlife in Mysuru?
June
In that month the city's 12 most-seen species average about 80% on a given day, against about 60% in July and November–January.
Can you see a White-cheeked Barbet in Mysuru?
Yes
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a White-cheeked Barbet sighting in Mysuru on a given day, based on 2,701 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. The best time is February (about 70%).
Can you see a Brahminy Kite in Mysuru?
Yes
About 70% of wildlife watchers report a Brahminy Kite sighting in Mysuru on a given day, based on 3,247 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. The best time is February (about 80%).
Can you see a Purple-rumped Sunbird in Mysuru?
Yes
About 70% of wildlife watchers report a Purple-rumped Sunbird sighting in Mysuru on a given day, based on 3,488 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. The best time is February, June and November (about 80%).
Where in Mysuru is wildlife easiest to see?
Mysore City Bird Atlas 19A, Kukkarahalli kere ಕುಕ್ಕರಹಳ್ಳಿ ಕೆರೆ
The spot where most wildlife watchers record their sightings is Mysore City Bird Atlas 19A, Kukkarahalli kere ಕುಕ್ಕರಹಳ್ಳಿ ಕೆರೆ (162 bird species recorded), followed by Mysore City Bird Atlas 30A, Lingambudhi kere ಲಿಂಗಾಂಬುಧಿ ಕೆರೆ and Lingambudhi Kere--Main Entrance. ಲಿಂಗಾಂಬುಧಿ ಮುಖ್ಯ ದ್ವಾರ. See them on the map.
Is Mysuru good for wildlife watching?
4.8 out of 5
On the Wallace's Line Score, which rates each city against other cities, Mysuru gets 4.8/5: 31st of 380 cities worldwide and 10th in Asia. 23 of its species are reported by about 40% or more of wildlife watchers on a given day.
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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