Bird sanctuaries and conservation reserves in Karnataka

Karnataka is a state in India with rich archaeological and ecological heritage. The total geographical area of Karnataka is 191,976 square kilometres (74,122 sq mi) of which forest area is 37,550 square kilometres (14,500 sq mi) (19.58%).^[1]

Karnataka state has 5 Tiger Reserves, 30 wildlife sanctuaries and 15 conservation reserves.

Following is the list of Protected Areas (PAs) for Birds in Karnataka.

Bird sanctuaries

Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Mandya district.^[2]
Adichunchanagiri Peacock Sanctuary, Mandya district.^[3]
Attiveri Bird Sanctuary, Uttara Kannada & Dharwad district.^[4]
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, Shimoga district.^[5]
Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary, Ramanagara district.^[6]
Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary in Shimoga district 11

Bird conservation reserves

Bankapura Peacock Conservation Reserve, Haveri district.^[7]
Hornbill Conservation Reserve, Dandeli, Uttara Kannada district.^[8]
Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve, Gadag district.^[9]
Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve, Hagari Bommanahalli taluk, Bellary district.^[10]

References

^ "Karnataka" (PDF).
^ Arasu, Sibi (2019-08-03). "Ranganathittu bird sanctuary braces for the monsoon". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
^ "Adichunchanagiri Wildlife Sanctuary | Wildlife in India Foundation". 2020-01-02. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
^ "Attiveri Bird Sanctuary". Karnataka.com. 2016-12-28. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
^ "Migratory birds flock to Gudavi Bird Sanctuary in Karnataka's Shivamogga". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
^ BR, Rohith (January 18, 2020). "Karnataka's Ramanagara to host south India's second vulture breeding centre". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
^ Mukherjee B., Saswati (February 2, 2013). "Peacock is thriving in India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
^ "'NRC' for crocs? Natural Reserve for Crocodiles soon in Karnataka". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
^ "Karnataka Forest Department". aranya.gov.in. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
^ "Ankasamudra Lake to be state's 3rd bird conservation reserve". Deccan Herald. 2016-09-01. Retrieved 2020-03-14.