Gudavi Bird Sanctuary | |
Native Name: | ಗುಡವಿ ಪಕ್ಷಿಧಾಮ |
Native Name Lang: | kn |
Pushpin Map: | India Karnataka |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Coordinates: | 14.4397°N 75.0125°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Karnataka |
Subdivision Type3: | Taluk |
Subdivision Name3: | Soraba |
Subdivision Type2: | Region |
Subdivision Name2: | Malenadu |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Kannada |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
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.
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.