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
11. http://englishkannada.com/birds-name-in-kannada