Government Declares New Peacock Sanctuaries in Karnataka, Kerala

Current Context : Central Government has declared Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka and Choolannuar in Kerala as Peacock Sanctuary.

About Choolannuar Peacock Sanctuary(Kerala)

• Location: situated in the Palakkad district of Kerala, India, near the Western Ghats.
• Area: It covers an area of approximately 30 square kilometers.

Habitat :

• Peafowl Habitat: The sanctuary provides a critical habitat for peafowls, offering a protected environment where they can thrive.
• Flora and Fauna: Apart from the peafowl, the sanctuary supports diverse wildlife including deer, wild boar, and numerous bird species. The vegetation includes dense forests and grasslands.

Adichunchanagiri Peacock Sanctuary (Karnataka)

• Location: situated in the Nagamangala Taluk of Mandya District in Karnataka, in the southern part of India.
• Area: It covers approximately 2.4 square kilometers.