| Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| Lankamala Wildlife Sanctuary | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
| Location | Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nearest city | Kadapa |
| Coordinates | 14°36′N 78°53′E / 14.600°N 78.883°E |
| Area | 464.42 km2 (179.31 sq mi) |
Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary headquartered in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is the only habitat in the world which provides home for the Jerdon's courser, a highly endangered bird species.[1] In addition to that it is also a home to nearly 176 families of vegetation and living organisms.[1] After the rediscovery of Jerdon's courser, the area of discovery was declared as Lankamaleswara wildlife sanctuary.[citation needed]