<h2>About Karnala Bird Sanctuary:</h2>

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	<li aria-level="1">Karnala Bird Sanctuary is located in the Raigad District of Maharashtra.</li>
	<li aria-level="1">It is a habitat of woodland birds in the Western Ghats &amp; was one of the favoured areas of well-known ornithologist Dr Salim Ali.</li>
	<li aria-level="1">It also forms a catchment area of the Patalganga River.</li>
	<li aria-level="1">Flora: The Sanctuary area is covered with mixed deciduous forest.</li>
	<li aria-level="1">Fauna: Globally threatened and endemic birds like Long Billed Vultures, Malabar Gray Hornbill, Small Sun Bird and Shahin Falcon birds spp. are found in Karnala Bird Sanctuary.</li>
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<h3>Q1) Who is referred to as &lsquo;The Birdman of India&rsquo;?</h3>

Dr. Salim Ali&nbsp; was an Indian ornithologist and naturalist, often referred to as the &quot;birdman of India&quot;. Dr. Salim Ali received many honours and awards for his contributions to science and conservation, including the Padma Bhushan and the Padma Vibhushan, two of India&#39;s highest civilian awards. 

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/navi-mumbai/karnala-bird-sanctuary-now-has-187-species/articleshow/98746006.cms" style="text-decoration:none">Karnala Bird Sanctuary now has 187 species</a>

Karnala Bird Sanctuary

Overview:

The recent annual scientific bird count report covering three seasonal bird counts at the Karnala Bird Sanctuary finds a total of 187 species of birds.

About Karnala Bird Sanctuary:

Q1) Who is referred to as ‘The Birdman of India’?

Karnala Bird Sanctuary

Overview:

The recent annual scientific bird count report covering three seasonal bird counts at the Karnala Bird Sanctuary finds a total of 187 species of birds.

About Karnala Bird Sanctuary:

Q1) Who is referred to as ‘The Birdman of India’?

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