Known for its rich, unique and endemic biodiversity, Andaman and Nicobar Islands have always been an attraction for bird watchers and ornithologists. As many as 241 species and subspecies of birds are reported from these islands, 106 of them being endemic to these islands. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been declared as two of the 218 Endemic Birds Areas of the world. Some important species are Andaman Teal (Anas gibberifrons albogularis), Megapode (Megapodius nicobarensis), Narcondum hornbill (Rhyticeros narcondami), Nicobar pigeon (Caloenas nicobarica nicobarica), Green Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aenea), Nicobar Parakeet(Psittacula Caniceps), Crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela), White-bellied sea eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster), Edible-nest swiftlet (Collocalia esculenta), Emerald dove (Chalcophaps indica) etc.
The website aims to include information about all the 241 species of birds that are found in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.