Avifauna of Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, Southern Orissa, India

Birds of Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary were studied from January 2009 to June 2009, based on observational method. A total of 123 birds were recorded representing 49 families of 15 orders. Nine species are migrant, of which six are winter visitor and three are summer visitor. They also recorded 11 species of water birds here. The major factors, which are detrimental to the Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, are identified which includes proposal to lease a part of a land to an industry, use poison for fishing, forest fire, encroachment and hunting. Recommendations for better management of habitat of the Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary have been provided.