Once Thought Extinct, Kalivikodi Spotted Again In Kadapa; Rs 50 Crore Spent To Trace The Bird

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Once Thought Extinct, Kalivikodi Spotted Again In Kadapa; Rs 50 Crore Spent To Trace The Bird

After decades of uncertainty, researchers rediscovered the rare Kalivikodi bird in Kadapa forests, following Rs 50 crore spent on research, sanctuary creation, and conservation efforts.

Kadapa: The elusive Kalivikodi, one of the rarest bird species in the world and long believed to be extinct, has been rediscovered in the forests of YSR Kadapa district. The breakthrough comes after decades of uncertainty and nearly Rs 50 crore spent on extensive research and conservation efforts.

Forest officials said that Kalvikodi was first recorded in the Penna River Basin in 1848. After that, the bird vanished from scientific records for over a century. In January 1985, a villa