White-bellied treepie, Ashy Minivet and Three-toed Kingfisher birds are endemic to which region of India?

a. Western Himalayas

b. Eastern Himalayas

c. Western Ghats

d. Chilika Lake

ANSWER: Western Ghats

Explanation:

Karnala Bird Sanctuary is particularly known for its rich avifauna and is home to over 146 species of resident and 37 species of migratory birds that visit during winter.

Rare endemic birds of Western Ghats such as Malabar grey Hornbill, Ashy Minivet, three-toed Kingfisher and Malabar Trogon are reported from Sanctuary.

Among other significant bird species the records of Malabar Whistling Thrush, long-billed Vulture, Indian Scimitar Babbler and Shaheen Falcon are significant.