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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Wildlife sanctuary in Karnataka, India}}<br />
{{Infobox protected area<br />
| name = Ghataprabha Wildlife Sanctuary<br />
| iucn_category = IV<br />
| map = India Karnataka#India<br />
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| mapframe = Yes<br />
| mapframe-zoom = 11<br />
| location = Belagavi district, Karnataka, India<br />
| area = 29.78<br />
| established = 1974<br />
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'''Ghataprabha Wildlife Sanctuary''' also known as Ghataprabha Bird Sanctuary is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary located in the [[Belagavi district]] of the Indian state of [[Karnataka]] covering an area of 29.78&nbsp;km². It is situated along the banks of the [[Ghataprabha River|Ghataprabha]] River and is renowned for its diverse bird population, particularly migratory species that visit during the winter months.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Belagavi news: Belagavi drinking water project raises Centre's eyebrows |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/belagavi-drinking-water-project-raises-centre-s-eyebrows-3096156 |access-date=2025-12-06 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2017-12-10 |title=Karnataka plays host to migratory birds |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2017/Dec/09/karnataka-plays-host-to-migratory-birds-1723150.html |access-date=2025-12-06 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><br />
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It includes the reservoir created by the Dhupdal Dam, which was constructed in 1883, as well as over 22 small islands located within the river. The sanctuary is located roughly 70&nbsp;km from the city of Belagavi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ghataprabha Bird Sanctuary - Karnataka Tourism |url=https://karnatakatourism.org/en/experiences/ghataprabha-bird-sanctuary/ |access-date=2025-12-06 |website=karnatakatourism.org |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-09-23 |title=Ghataprabha Bird Sanctuary - WildTrails {{!}} The One-Stop Destination for all your Wildlife Holidays |url=https://wildtrails.in/ghataprabha-bird-sanctuary/ |access-date=2025-12-06 |website=wildtrails.in |language=en-GB}}</ref><br />
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