Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is a tourist destination in Malenadu region of Karnataka, Sanctuary is spread over an area of 0.74 square km. It is part of Soraba Taluk of Shivamogga district in Karnataka.
As per a 2009 survey, 217 different species of birds belonging to 48 families are found at this place.[1][2]
A natural lake and the trees gives shelter to these birds. It is a small seasonal lake and is filled with water mostly in the rainy season. Various avian species migrate from across the globe in different seasons for breeding. A platform is built for bird watchers to have a closer look at the birds.
Variety of birds



- Grey heron
- Night heron
- Little cormorant
- Grey junglefowl
- Indian pond heron
- Darter
- Indian shag
- Little grebe
- White ibis
- Pariah kite
- Brahminy kite
- Eurasian spoonbill
Accessibility
- Nearest City
- Sirsi (38 km)
- Nearest towns:
- Banavasi (15 km)
- Soraba(16 km)[citation needed]
- Siddapura (25 km)
- Nearest train station:
- Nearest airport:
- Hubli (165 km)[citation needed]