Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary
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| Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
  Kappatagudda WS Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary (in Karnataka)  Kappatagudda WS Kappatagudda WS (India) | |
 Interactive map of Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary | |
| Location | Gadag district, Karnataka, India |
| Nearest city | Gadag |
| Coordinates | 15°24′18″N 75°34′16″E / 15.4050°N 75.5710°E[1] |
| Area | 244.15 km2 (94.27 sq mi)[2] |
| Established | 16 May 2019[3] |
| Governing body | Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment, Government of Karnataka |
Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Gadag district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was formed in 2019 and it spans 244.15 km2 (94.27 sq mi) over dry deciduous hills across Gadag, Mundargi, and Shirahatti taluks.[4][5]
Flora
The sanctuary features dry deciduous vegetation dominated by teak, Butea monosperma, acacia scrub, and native grasses like Cymbopogon spp. Riparian patches exist alongside seasonal streams.[6]
A SACON–WII study confirmed the presence of 18 mammal species, including wolves, striped hyenas, jungle and rusty-spotted cats, small and large antelopes (blackbuck, chinkara, four‑horned antelope), and wild boar.[7]
Over 180 bird species have been documented. Notable species include Indian peafowl, plum-headed parakeet, crested serpent eagle, and larks and pipits typical of arid habitats.[8]
In February 2025, the rare White‑Naped Tit (Parus nuchalis) was observed, highlighting the sanctuary's scrub‑thorn habitat importance.[9]