GUDAVI BIRD SANCTUARY (The Hindu)

  • 27 Oct 2023

What is the News ?

The Forest Department officials are concerned about the sudden deaths of multiple birds at the Gudavi Bird Sanctuary in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka.

Facts About:

  • Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is located in the state of Karnataka.

                  It is situated on the banks of Gudavi Lake.

  • It covers an area of about 0.74 square kilometers, making it a small but important sanctuary.
  • Travelers from all over the world come here because of its rich biodiversity and surrounding natural beauty.
  • During the winter months, the sanctuary attracts a large number of migratory birds, such as the beautiful Demoiselle Cranes.
  • Fauna: The Bird Sanctuary is proud to be home to over 217 different bird species, including migratory and resident birds such as White-Headed Crane, Grey Heron, Little Cormorant, and Little Grebe.
  • Flora: There are patches of grass mixed in with moist deciduous forest.
  • The microphyte biota and marshy plants make up this type of wetland vegetation.