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Vol. XLVIII · No. 134 · Established 1978 · Founded by K.B. Ganapathy
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Birds of a Feather

India is home to many exotic species of birds and animals but did you know that the country also has set a record for the ‘Most bird species in an aviary’? Yes,…

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Published December 14, 2019 · 8 min read
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India is home to many exotic species of birds and animals but did you know that the country also has set a record for the ‘Most bird species in an aviary’? Yes, the Guinness Book of World Records has confirmed that the beautiful Shukavana at Avadhoota Datta Peetham below the Chamundi Hill in Mysuru has the most kinds of birds in a garden.

This year, as part of Winter Festival in Mysuru, Mysuru Bird Fest 2019 will be held on Dec. 28 and 29 where participants will be taken on field visits at bird sites and there will be lectures by reputed bird scientists. In the light of Bird Fest, this Weekend Star Supplement features Shukavana, a Sunshine Corner and a colourful place that is creating an uplifting environment of happiness and fun.

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