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The Indian state of Karnataka has 570 bird species within its boundaries. The following list of birds is based on multiple sources and incorporates recent taxonomic revisions. Species which are considered provisional, introduced or escapees are mentioned, but are not considered in the count. The birds of some parts of Karnataka have been well ...
Mammals include elephant, tiger, slender loris, Nilgiri marten and bonnet macaque. Around 230 species of birds have been observed. [3] Bird species include great pied hornbill, Malabar trogon and Nilgiri blackbird. Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary is in Haveri district and is spread over 119.00 square kilometres (45.95 sq mi). Eucalyptus is the ...
The following is a list of birds found in and around Bengaluru in Karnataka, India.The Nandi Hills, Bannerghatta forest ranges and the Kaveri valley/Sangam area are included in addition to the Bengaluru city limits roughly extending 40 kilometres around the city centre (General Post Office).
List of Indian state birds (Union territories) Union territory Common name [3] Binomial name [4] Image IUCN category [5] Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Andaman wood pigeon: Columba palumboides: Near Threatened: Chandigarh: Indian grey hornbill: Ocyceros birostris: Least Concern: Delhi: House Sparrow: Passer domesticus: Jammu and Kashmir: Kalij ...
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary (also known as Pakshi Kashi of Karnataka), [2] is a bird sanctuary in the Mandya District of Karnataka in India. It is the largest bird sanctuary in the state, [3] 40 acres (16 ha) in area, [4] and comprises six islets on the banks of the Kaveri river. [5]
The Indian roller is the state bird of the Indian states of Odisha, Telangana, [62] [63] and Karnataka. [64] At the height of the plume trade in the early 20th century, the Indian roller was sought for export of its colourful feathers, and was among the most widely killed bird species in India. [65]
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.
The species is more common in the Western Ghats of southern India, which is a biodiversity hotspot with a high degree of endemism in many taxa. It is much sought after by collectors and is a highlight of many butterfly tours in the Western Ghats. It is the state butterfly of Karnataka, India. [6]