Karnataka, India (Western Ghats)
The Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot in Karnataka harbors 530+ species. Dandeli, Ranganathittu, and Nagarhole are prime sites for Malabar Trogon, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, and Great Indian Hornbill.
Recorded Species
530
Hotspots
60
Overview
Detailed habitat intelligence, species counts, and seasonal guidance will appear here as data is added to this region.
Hotspot Map
60 mapped locations · click a pin to exploreTop Hotspots
Aghanashini Estuary- Masur Wetlands (ಮಾಸೂರು ಜೌಗುಪ್ರದೇಶ), Kumta
Birding Hotspot
Ankasamudra Bird Sanctuary ಅಂಕಸಮುದ್ರ ಪಕ್ಷಿಧಾಮ
Birding Hotspot
Attiveri Bird Sanctuary
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Bandipur NP--Forest Headquarters
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Bandipur NP, ಬಂಡೀಪುರ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಉದ್ಯಾನವನ
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Barkur Wetlands ( ಬಾರ್ಕೂರು)
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Barkur Wetlands--Saasthana ( ಬಾರ್ಕುರು)
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Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary
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Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary--Lakkavalli
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Bhutnal Kere ಭೂತನಾಳ ಕೆರೆ
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BR Hills
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BR Hills ಬಿ ಆರ್ ಹಿಲ್ಸ್--Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve ಬಿಳಿಗಿರಿರಂಗನಾಥಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಹುಲಿ ಅಭಯಾರಣ್ಯ
Birding Hotspot
BR Hills ಬಿಳಿಗಿರಿರಂಗನಾಥಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಹುಲಿ ಅಭಯಾರಾಣ್ಯ -KGudi ಕೆ ಗುಡಿ
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Byatarayana Doddi Kere
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Cauvery WLS--Galibore
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Cauvery WLS--General Area
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College of Forestry, Ponnampet
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Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary ದಾಂಡೇಲಿ ವನ್ಯಜೀವಿಧಾಮ
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GKVK Campus
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Hadinaru Kere ಹದಿನಾರು ಕೆರೆ
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Halga and Ulaga village, Kaiga
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Hennagara Lake
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Hessaraghatta Kere
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Hoskote / Hosakote Kere
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Indraprastha ಇಂದ್ರಪ್ರಸ್ಥ
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Jakkur Kere
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Jayamangali Blackbuck Conservation Reserve ಜಯಮಂಗಲಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣಮೃಗ ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣಾ ಪ್ರದೇಶ
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JLR Kings Sanctuary,Nagarahole
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Kabini River lodge
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Kadumane Homestay, Dandeli
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Karanja Reservoir ಕಾರಂಜಾ ಜಲಾಶಯ, ಬೀದರ
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Kelaginakeri Wetlands and Paddyfields
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Kenjar Wetlands, Mangalore
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Krishnaraja Sagar -confluence of River Kaveri, Hemavathi & Laxmanathirtha, Mandya & Mysore Dts
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Kulgi Nature Camp
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Madhure Kere
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Manipal--End Point
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Manjalpaade, Mangalore
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Manslapur Kere ಮನ್ಸಲಾಪುರ ಕೆರೆ
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Muddahalli, Nanjangud Taluka ಮುದ್ದಹಳ್ಳಿ
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Muthanallur Kere
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Muthyalamaduvu
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Mysore City Bird Atlas 19A, Kukkarahalli kere ಕುಕ್ಕರಹಳ್ಳಿ ಕೆರೆ
Birding Hotspot
Mysore City Bird Atlas 30A, Lingambudhi kere ಲಿಂಗಾಂಬುಧಿ ಕೆರೆ
Birding Hotspot
Nagarahole National Park--Kabini ನಾಗರಹೊಳೆ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಉದ್ಯಾನವನ--ಕಬಿನಿ
Birding Hotspot
Nagarahole NP ನಾಗರಹೊಳೆ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಉದ್ಯಾನವನ -General Area ಜನೋಪಯೋಗಿ ಪ್ರದೇಶ
Birding Hotspot
Nagarahole NP--Mathigodu Elephant Camp
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Nandi Hills
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Narasambudhi, Nanjangud (ನರಸಾಂಬುಧಿ)
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Old Magazine House, Ganeshgudi
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Orange Country Resort, Coorg
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Ragihalli, Bangalore
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Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary ರಂಗನತಿಟ್ಟು ಪಕ್ಷಿಧಾಮ
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River Tern Lodge
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Sharavati Valley WLS--KB Circle
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Shivanahalli, Bangalore
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Thippagondanahalli (TG Halli) Reservoir
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Timber Depot Dandeli
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Valley School
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Varthur Kere
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"November–February at Nagarhole and Dandeli delivers Malabar Pied Hornbills, Indian Pittas, and exceptional raptor soaring on clear cool mornings."
Species Guide
🐦 Birds of Karnataka, India (Western Ghats)
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