Bird sanctuaries and conservation reserves in Karnataka

Karnataka is a state in India with rich archaeological and ecological heritage. The total geographical area of Karnataka is 191976 km2 of which forest area is 37550 km2 (19.58%).

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, Mandya district.
 * Adichunchanagiri Peacock, Mandya district.
 * Attiveri Bird Sanctuary, Uttara Kannada & Dharwad district.
 * Gudavi Bird Sanctuary, Shimoga district.
 * Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary, Ramanagara district.
 * Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary in Shimoga district 11


 * Bonal Bird Sanctuary in yadagiri

Bird conservation reserves

 * Bankapura Peacock Conservation Reserve, Haveri district.
 * Hornbill Conservation Reserve, Dandeli, Uttara Kannada district.
 * Magadi Kere Conservation Reserve, Gadag district.
 * Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve, Hagari Bommanahalli taluk, Bellary district.