Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is a tourist destination in Malenadu region of Karnataka, Sanctuary is spread over an area of 0.74 square km. It is part of Soraba Taluk of Shivamogga district in Karnataka.

Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
ಗುಡವಿ ಪಕ್ಷಿಧಾಮ
Birds on the trees at Gudavi lake
Birds on the trees at Gudavi lake
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is located in Karnataka
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
Coordinates: 14°26′23″N 75°0′45″E / 14.43972°N 75.01250°E / 14.43972; 75.01250
Country India
StateKarnataka
RegionMalenadu
TalukSoraba
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

As per a 2009 survey, 217 different species of birds belonging to 48 families are found at this place.[1][2]

A natural lake and the trees gives shelter to these birds. It is a small seasonal lake and is filled with water mostly in the rainy season. Various avian species migrate from across the globe in different seasons for breeding. A platform is built for bird watchers to have a closer look at the birds.

Variety of birds

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Eurasian Spoonbill
 
A group of Black Ibis
 
Black crowned night heron at Gudavi bird sanctuary

Accessibility

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ G.Y. Dayananda (2009) Avifaunal Diversity of Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, Sorab, Sagara, Karnataka. Our Nature (2009) 7: 100-109 PDF
  2. ^ Raghunatha et al. 1992 Birds of Gudavi bird sanctuary. Myforest 28(3)Scan
  3. ^ "IRCTC Next Generation eTicketing System". www.irctc.co.in. Retrieved 29 January 2020.