Mangalore, Mar 7, 2014 : It’s a whole new world of migratory birds at the Dr Shivarama Karanth Biological Park at Pilikula in the outskirts of the city.
Visitors to Pilikura are greeted by around 60 species of birds including Pond Heron, Weaver Bird, Great Flaming, Hill Myna, Cattle Egret, Malabar pied hornbill, Indian hornbill and grey jungle fowl.
That’s not all. There’s much more including Grey Pelican, Painted Stork, Greater Flamingo, Magpie Robin, Alexandrine Parakeet, Muscovy duck etc.
There are even Siberian cranes at the Park which are lending their own charm to the surroundings.