Why birds are coming to Vedanthangal?
Vedanthangal in Tamil language means ‘hamlet of the hunter’. This area was a favourite hunting spot of the local landlords in the early 18th century. The region attracted a variety of birds because it was dotted with small lakes that acted as feeding grounds for the birds.
Which is the first Indian bird sanctuary?
Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary
Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary (Formerly Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary) located in Rajasthan is the first bird sanctuary in India.
How many bird Sanctuarys are there in Tamilnadu?
15 bird sanctuaries
The Protected Areas in the State includes 5 National parks, 15 Wildlife sanctuaries, 15 bird sanctuaries and 2 conservation reserves besides 5 Tiger Reserves viz.
Which is the first bird sanctuary in Kerala?
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary
Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary with barely 25 square kilometers, which is the first bird sanctuary of Kerala, is also one of the most popular ones in the country.
Which is largest bird sanctuary in India?
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, now known as Keoladeo National Park is considered the largest in Asia. The area of the sanctuary is around 1.30 km. The core area is about 0.14 km2 and the rest is buffer area. The river flows around part of the sanctuary and acts as the boundary in its eastern and southern parts.
Who is famous bird?
Ranganthittu bird sanctuary is situated near to the banks of the Kaveri river in Karnataka. The exotic migratory birds like light Ibis, Egret, Partridge, Heron, River Tern, Snake Bird, stone Plougher are the attraction for the tourist.
Which national park is not located in Tamilnadu?
| S. No. | Name of National Park | Total Area(km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park | 6.23 |
| 3 | Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park | 117.1 |
| 4 | Mudumalai National Park | 103.23 |
| 5 | Mukurthi National Park | 78.46 |
What birds Cannot walk?
Loons and Grebes do not walk. It is physically impossible for these birds due to the fact that their legs are positioned towards the rear of their body.
Which is the smallest bird sanctuary in Kerala?
Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
| Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| View of Mangalavanam | |
| Location | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Coordinates | 9°54′N 76°18′ECoordinates: 9°54′N 76°18′E |
| Area | 0.0274 square kilometres (0.0106 sq mi) |