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GENERAL
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BIRDS
Most of the birds given by Shri Salim Ali in his catalogue on the
birds of the Deecan are found in Satara district.
The principal game birds of the district are: —
(1) The common sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus)— This is found
in the arid areas of the district and near Mhaswad.
(2) Green pigeon (M. Parva) is fairly common near Medha
and Satara Road.
(3) Pigeon is commonly found inhabiting the hillforts.
(4) The gray partridge (Ortygornis pondiccrianus M. Titar), is
also found.
(5) The snipes are found in small number, particularly in
Mhaswad area.
(6) The gray jungle foul is found in the evergreen parts of
Mahabaleslrwar, Koyna and south of Helvak.
(7) The pea-fowl has become comparatively rare.
Water Birds.
(1) Ducks can be seen in the following tanks:—
Kas, Mayni, Pingli, Rajewadi, and tanks near Mhaswad; and
Pusegaon.
The Bramini duck is also found in small numbers.
(2) The Common Teal and the Blue Winged Teal is found
scattered throughout the district in favourable localities.
The Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican which live in open scrub areas, have become rare due to indiscriminate snaring and netting by hunting tribes.
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