page_title: Bird sanctuaries and conservation reserves in Karnataka
hierarchical_section_title: Bird sanctuaries and conservation reserves in Karnataka
caption_attribution_description: English: Bar-headed Geese resting on the bank of Magadi lake in Karnataka, India. Photo: Samad Kottur
context_page_description: Karnataka is a state in India with rich archaeological and ecological heritage. The total geographical area of Karnataka is 1,91,976 square kilometres of which forest area is 37,550 square kilometres.
  Karnataka state has 5 Tiger Reserves, 30 wildlife sanctuaries and 15 conservation reserves.
  Following is the list of Protected Areas for Birds in Karnataka.
context_section_description: Karnataka is a state in India with rich archaeological and ecological heritage. The total geographical area of Karnataka is 1,91,976 square kilometres of which forest area is 37,550 square kilometres (19.58%).
  Karnataka state has 5 Tiger Reserves, 30 wildlife sanctuaries and 15 conservation reserves.
  Following is the list of Protected Areas (PAs) for Birds in Karnataka.
caption: Bar-headed Geese in Magadi lake
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