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Q101 (CDS-II/2006) Geography › Maps & Locations › Indian environmental sites Answer Verified

Where is Thattekad Bird Sanctuary located?

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Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, also known as the Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, is located in the state of Kerala. It was the first bird sanctuary established in Kerala, officially notified in 1983 following recommendations made by the renowned ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali in the 1930s. Geographically, it is situated in the Kothamangalam Taluk of the Ernakulam district, specifically on the northern banks of the Periyar River. Spanning approximately 25 square kilometers at the foothills of the Western Ghats, the sanctuary is celebrated as one of the richest bird habitats in peninsular India. It is home to over 280 species of birds, including rare endemics like the Ceylon Frogmouth and Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher. The sanctuary's name, 'Thattekkad', literally translates to 'flat forest' in the local language.

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