Endemic birds in Western Ghats

Q.  White-bellied treepie, Ashy Minivet and Three-toed Kingfisher birds are endemic to which region of India?
- Published on 22 Jun 16

a. Western Himalayas
b. Eastern Himalayas
c. Western Ghats
d. Chilika Lake

ANSWER: Western Ghats
 
  • Karnala Bird Sanctuary is particularly known for its rich avifauna and is home to over 146 species of resident and 37 species of migratory birds that visit during winter.
  • Rare endemic birds of Western Ghats such as Malabar grey Hornbill, Ashy Minivet, three-toed Kingfisher and Malabar Trogon are reported from Sanctuary.
  • Among other significant bird species the records of Malabar Whistling Thrush, long-billed Vulture, Indian Scimitar Babbler and Shaheen Falcon are significant.

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