Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu.

Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary, Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu.

Situated within the Western Ghats, Shenbagathoppu Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary was established in the year 1989 as a protected forest for the conservation of rare species of Grizzled Squirrel. Shenbagthoppu Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and is shared between the districts of Virudhunagar and Madurai. The sanctuary is also known as Srivilliputhur Wildlife Sanctuary and covers a wide expanse of dense forests covering an area of 485 square kilometers. 

Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary has a rich avian population that will thrill bird watchers. Over 200 species of birds have been reported here including some really rare ones like the Red Faced Malkoha, Nilgiri Flycatcher and Malayan Night Heron. Chances of spotting the Great Pied Hornbill are quite high since they are fairly common here. If you are lucky you could catch a glimpse of some mighty raptors like Serpent Eagle, Hawks and Black Eagle.