Viralimalai Bird Sanctuary

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Viralimalai Bird Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Viralimalai Bird Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Viralimalai Bird Sanctuary
Viralimalai
Coordinates10°36′11″N 78°32′44″E / 10.60306°N 78.54556°E / 10.60306; 78.54556
Governing bodyTamil Nadu Forest Department

Viralimalai Bird Sanctuary is a protected area and bird sanctuary located in Tiruchirappalli district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary was established to protect the Indian peafowl, the national bird of India.[1]

References

  1. "Declaring Viralimalai as a heritage place" (PDF) (pdf). Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department. 23 January 2008.