NARCONDAM ISLAND: Narcondam or Narcondum is a small volcanic island located in the Andaman Sea. Its central peak rises some 710 m above mean sea level, and is formed of andesite. It is considered to be part of the Andaman Islands, the main body of which lie approximately 114 km to the west. The island is part of the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island is small, approximately 3 km×4 km. It was classified as a dormant volcano by the Geological Survey of India.
Narcondam Island holds the easternmost point of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Until 1986 Burma claimed sovereignty over the island. This claim was given up on reaching agreement with India on the delimitation of the maritime boundary between the two nations in the Andaman Sea, the Coco channel and the Bay of Bengal.
NARCONDAM HORNBILL: The Narcondam Hornbill is an endangered hornbill that is endemic to the island of Narcondam. This bird is said to have evolved separately from the Wreathed Hornbill found in North-East India. The Narcondam Island Wildlife Sanctuary is currently monitoring the bird.
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