08 May 2010

Anshi National Park - One destination with array of bird species...





The Anshi National Park in Karnataka is spread over an area of 340 square kilometers. It was made into a national park in the year 1956.

The national park is an nesting place for various species of birds and insects. In addition, there are also diverse species of mammals and reptiles in the park.

The Anshi National Park, Karnataka is set amidst the Western Ghat range. A wide range of flora and fauna are found in the Anshi National Park. The forest is an ideal habitat for species like black panthers, elephants, tigers, deer, wild boars and other animals. There are various types of reptiles in the forest.

The forest has an array of bird species. Hence, bird watching is a popular activity in Anshi National Park in Karnataka. The ideal time to watch birds is in the spring season when the trees are at full bloom. Few of them are Black-crested Bulbul, Blue-headed Pitta, Brahminy Kite, Broad-billed Roller, Crested Serpent Eagle, Great Hornbill, Golden-backed Woodpecker, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Sri Lanka Frogmouth and Yellow-footed Green Pigeon.

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