Bird watching enthusiasts heading to the Maldives have plenty to keep them occupied when exploring the country’s many islands. Before heading off on such excursions make sure to find a suitable Maldives resort which to use as a base for your travels. Anantara Veli Maldives located on an idyllic island is worth considering and features elegant Maldives bungalows to call home when on holiday.
As you venture to the country’s different islands you will come across a variety of bird species. There are over 100 species of birds that have been recorded in the Maldives though most of these are migratory birds. Lesser Frigatebirds, White Terns and Crab-plovers are amongst the birds that breed here. On your bird watching excursions you may also come across such species as the Asian Koel, Northern Pintail, Himalayan Swiftlet, Oriental Turtle-dove, Cattle Egret and Peregrine Falcon which make bird watching in Maldives an activity that will be truly rewarding.