Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
About Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
Far From City: 2 kms from city center
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About Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
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Time Required:1-2 hours
Open Time:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost:No entry fee
Flora and Fauna at Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
The Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is home to a huge variety of birds and mangroves. It supports six species of mammals, seven species of fishes and species of amphibians. According to Birds Survey which was conducted in 2006, it was found that the sanctuary is home to a total of 194 birds belonging to 32 different species in addition to the presence of 17 species of butterflies and 51 species of spiders from 40 genera and 16 families.
Flora
Apart from the different species of birds, the sanctuary is also home to a large variety of trees and rare species of plants including teak, mangroves such as Acanthus ilicifolius, Rhizophora mucronata, Acrostichum aureum and Avicennia officinalis. According to reports, the rarest species out of the lot are Acanthus ilicifolius and Rhizophora mucronata.
Fauna
The sanctuary supports some unique species of animals including black rat, Eurasian otter, the Indian flying fox, bandicota, the dusky palm squirrel and painted bat. The species of fishes present here include blackline rasbora, etroplus suratensis, striped panchax, anabas testudineus, orange chromide, sarotherodon mossambica, and the Malabar swamp eel.
Best time to visit Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
The ideal time to visit the Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary is during the early summer months ideally between mid-January and early-March since the temperature during this time is quite pleasant and pretty much enjoyable.
How to Reach Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
The nearest railway station to the sanctuary is Ernakulam South Railway Station at a distance of 4 km. Within the city, one can commute easily via buses or by hiring an auto-rickshaw or a taxi. The bird sanctuary is located behind the building of the high court.
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