There has always remained wild chickens in Bhutan. These birds are often seen running along a road ahead of a vehicle and darting into the bush just as it approaches. You might be inclined think that it was just some farmer's bird, when in fact there are no farms in the area. Be on the look out for these wild fowl. Imagine one of these Violet Cuckoos coming out of your clock to announce the hour.
Cuckoos are common in Bhutan and the Asian highlands but are difficult to approach.
Just as you think you are near them, their call comes from another direction. Be patient and move slowly, keep low and wait. You will be rewarded by sighting this rare Cuckoo. The Great Pied Hornbill is the pride of Asian Jungle and is most unique among birds. The male bird uses mud to seal its lifelong mate inside the trunk of a tree to incubate their eggs.