News: A researcher from Sri Krishnadevaraya University (SKU), Andhra Pradesh, found that the forests around Sringeri (Karnataka) serve as an important refuge for endemic and threatened bird species of the Western Ghats.

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• The findings were published in The Avian Aura of Sringeri Western Ghats.
• The study highlights Sringeri's rich bird diversity and ecological significance.

Key Highlights

• Recorded several endemic Western Ghats birds, including the Malabar Grey Hornbill, Malabar Trogon, White-cheeked Barbet, Malabar Parakeet, Rufous Babbler, Yellow-browed Bulbul, Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Nilgiri Flycatcher, and Black-and-orange Flycatcher.
• Some species are classified as Vulnerable or Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
• Dense forests, high rainfall, and pristine riverine ecosystems provide ideal habitats.