GUDAVI
BIRD SANCTUARY - ENVIRONMENT
News: Several birds die at Gudavi bird
sanctuary in Sorab taluk
What's
in the news?
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The sudden death of several birds at
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary in Sorab taluk has left the officers of the Forest
Department in worry.
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In a span of seven days, more than 30
birds, including spoonbills, herons and black-headed ibis, were found dead.
Gudavi
Bird Sanctuary:
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It is one of the renowned Bird Sanctuaries
in Karnataka.
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It is located on Gudavi Lake banks.
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It is engulfed with natural beauty and
rich biodiversity, attracting tourists from different parts of the world.
Fauna:
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The Bird Sanctuary prides itself on being
the home of more than 217 bird species, including residential and migratory
birds like Grey Heron, Little Cormorant,
Little Grebe, White Ibis and White-Headed Crane.
Flora:
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It is covered by moist deciduous forest species interspersed with grassy patches.
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This wetland vegetation comprises marshy
plants, and microphyte biota.