‘Ghost of the Forest’ sighted in Jim Corbett National Park; watch

A rare and mesmerising sighting has taken social media by storm after a video surfaced showing a rare spot-bellied eagle-owl, known as the 'Ghost of the Forest,' in Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. 

The clip, shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), shows the striking and elusive bird moving silently through the jungle landscape, captivating wildlife lovers across India and beyond.

The footage, reportedly recorded deep inside the park’s dense forests near Ramnagar, showcases the rare bird species resting calmly among the trees. 

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Experts and wildlife enthusiasts have pointed out in comments that such moments are extremely rare. Jim Corbett National Park, India’s oldest and one of its most biodiverse tiger reserves, is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, elephants and numerous bird species.

Watch the video below:

VIDEO | Ramnagar, Uttarakhand: Rare spot-bellied eagle-owl, known as the 'Ghost of the Forest,' sighted in the Jim Corbett National Park landscape, sparking excitement among wildlife enthusiasts.

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Netizens were thrilled by the sighting and flooded social media with reactions. One user wrote, “Absolutely magical! To see a rare spot-bellied eagle-owl in the wild is a once-in-a-lifetime moment.” Another commented, “Corbett never fails to surprise, part beauty, part mystery.”

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Jim Corbett National Park, named after the famed hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett, covers sprawling terrain of sal forests, grasslands and riverine belts that support some of India’s most iconic species. 

Safaris and guided tours operate in designated zones, and the park remains a top destination for wildlife sightings and eco-tourism.