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The [[bar-headed goose]]<ref>{{cite web | The [[bar-headed goose]]<ref>{{cite web | ||
|url= | |url=https://winged-beauties.blogspot.com/2008_02_01_archive.html | ||
|title=Bar-headed Goose | |title=Bar-headed Goose | ||
|publisher=Dr. A. V. Narasimha Murthy | |publisher=Dr. A. V. Narasimha Murthy | ||
|accessdate=2008-11-25 | |accessdate=2008-11-25 | ||
}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= | }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://wildnaturephotograph.blogspot.com/2008_07_01_archive.html |title=BIRDS OF INDIA A8 |publisher=Dr. A. V. Narasimha Murthy |accessdate=2008-11-25 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708072459/http://wildnaturephotograph.blogspot.com/2008_07_01_archive.html |archivedate=July 8, 2011 }}</ref> is one of the birds which migrate to Magadi wetlands. The following bird species were also observed: [[Grey heron|Grey Heron]], [[Purple heron|Purple Heron]], [[Comb duck|Comb Duck]], [[Black-headed ibis|Oriental Ibis]], [[White-breasted waterhen|White Breasted Water Hen]], [[Greater flamingo|Greater Flamingo]], [[Black-winged stilt|Black winged stilt]], [[cattle egret]], [[Asian openbill|Asian Open Bill Stork]], [[Woolly-necked stork|Woolly necked stork]], [[Painted stork]], [[Eurasian spoonbill|Eurasian Spoonbill]], [[Ruddy shelduck|Ruddy Sheld Duck or Brahmini Duck]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-12-05|title=Magadi Bird Sanctuary {{!}} Bar Headed Goose {{!}} Gadag|url=https://www.karnataka.com/gadag/magadi-bird-santuary/|access-date=2021-06-15|website=Karnataka.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Normally birds eat fish, [[amphibians]], [[molluscs]], [[snakes]] etc., but [[migratory birds]] eating agricultural produce is both interesting and curious too. In the [[winter]] it feeds on [[barley]], [[rice]] and [[wheat]] and it may damage crops. | ||
==Controlling authorities== | ==Controlling authorities== | ||
Controlling authorities of the Magadi tank are Department of Fisheries, Government of Karnataka and Village [[Panchayat]], Magadi. | Controlling authorities of the Magadi tank are Department of Fisheries, Government of Karnataka and Village [[Panchayati raj|Panchayat]], Magadi. | ||
==Local institutions== | ==Local institutions== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:15, 14 August 2025
Magadi Bird Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Magadi Bird Sanctuary | |
| Coordinates: 15°13′00″N 75°30′43″E / 15.216647°N 75.511951°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Gadag district |
| Taluk | Shirhatti |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Haveri |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 582117 |
| Vehicle registration | KA-26 |
Magadi Bird Sanctuary[1] created at the Magadi tank, it is one of the biodiversity hotspots of Karnataka.
The Magadi tank is located in Magadi village of Shirhatti Taluk, Gadag District. From Gadag it is 26 km, it is located on Gadag-Bangalore Road, from Shirhatti it is 8 km, and from Lakshmeshwar 11 km. The sanctuary covers 134 acres of land and has catchment area of about 900 hectares.[2]
The bar-headed goose[3][4] is one of the birds which migrate to Magadi wetlands. The following bird species were also observed: Grey Heron, Purple Heron, Comb Duck, Oriental Ibis, White Breasted Water Hen, Greater Flamingo, Black winged stilt, cattle egret, Asian Open Bill Stork, Woolly necked stork, Painted stork, Eurasian Spoonbill, Ruddy Sheld Duck or Brahmini Duck.[5] Normally birds eat fish, amphibians, molluscs, snakes etc., but migratory birds eating agricultural produce is both interesting and curious too. In the winter it feeds on barley, rice and wheat and it may damage crops.
Controlling authorities[edit | edit source]
Controlling authorities of the Magadi tank are Department of Fisheries, Government of Karnataka and Village Panchayat, Magadi.
Local institutions[edit | edit source]
Local institutions include the village panchayat, development of tank fisheries and bird sanctuary
Karnatak University supports the study of birds.
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Magadi tank, Biodiversity hotspots of Karnataka". Dr. A. V. Narasimha Murthy. Retrieved 25 November 2008.
- ↑ "Magadi Bird Sanctuary | Bar Headed Goose | Gadag". Karnataka.com. 5 December 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ↑ "Bar-headed Goose". Dr. A. V. Narasimha Murthy. Retrieved 25 November 2008.
- ↑ "BIRDS OF INDIA A8". Dr. A. V. Narasimha Murthy. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2008.
- ↑ "Magadi Bird Sanctuary | Bar Headed Goose | Gadag". Karnataka.com. 5 December 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
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