Q. What was the mascot of the 9th Karnataka Bird Festival held in 2023?
Answer:
Malabar Trogon
Notes: The mascot of the 9th Karnataka Bird Festival held in 2023 was the "Malabar Trogon." The Malabar trogon (Harpactes fasciatus) is a species of bird found in the forests of Sri Lanka and peninsular India, primarily in the Western Ghats, hill forests of central India, and parts of the Eastern Ghats. It was chosen as the mascot to represent the festival and the region's rich birdlife.