Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
| Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Spot-billed pelican taking off | |
Location in Map of Karnataka | |
| Location | Mandya, Karnataka, India |
| Coordinates | 12°24′N 76°39′E / 12.400°N 76.650°E |
| Area | 40 acres (16 ha) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Visitors | 304,000 (in 2016–17) |
| Governing body | Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India |
| Official name | Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary |
| Designated | 15 February 2022 |
| Reference no. | 2473 |
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary (also known as Pakshi Kashi of Karnataka), is a bird sanctuary in the Mandya District of Karnataka in India. It is the largest bird sanctuary in the state, 40 acres (16 ha) in area, and comprises six islets on the banks of the Kaveri river. The sanctuary has been designated on 15 February 2022 as a protected Ramsar site since 2022.
Ranganathittu is located 3 km (1.9 mi) from the historic town of Srirangapattana and 16 km (9.9 mi) north of Mysore. The sanctuary attracted about 3 lakh visitors during 2016–17.