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Info India Tourism >> Wildlife in India >> Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary |
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About the Sanctuary
Bharatpur bird sanctuary also called as Keoladeo Ghana National Park, is
one of the best bird sanctuaries in India. Also considered as one of the
finest bird sanctuaries in the world, Bharatpur bird sanctuary has been
listed as the World Heritage site. The sanctuary is home to more than 415
bird species, out of which around 117 bird species migrated from far away
places like Siberia and China. Besides birds the sanctuary also provide
protection to faunal species like sambar, chital, nilgai and boar. The
park spreads over an area of 29 sq.km out of which 11 sq.km are marshes
and rest is scrubland and grassland. The park was created by Bharatpur
Maharaja (king) for hunting, and once it was one of the best duck-shooting
wetlands in the world. Hunting was prohibited in Bharatpur during 60s, on
10th March 1982 it became a national and later it was declared a World
Heritage site in 1985.
Fauna in Bharatpur
The park houses more than 300 species of indigenous birds. In winters
hundred of migratory birds coming this park from far away places like
Siberia and Central Asia. The migratory birds pass their winters here,
before returning to their respective regions. Some of the famous migratory
birds visiting the park include Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles,
Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers,
Buntings and Larks etc.
Flora in Bharatpur
The bird sanctuary is covered by dense forests and it houses huge variety
of flora . The flora provide natural habitat to migratory as well as
indigenous birds.
Entry
Rs 25 for Indians, Rs. 200 for foreigners. Additional charges for cameras
and other electronic equipments.
Major Wildlife Attractions
Siberian Crane : The Siberian Crane or the great white
crane is most popular among the migratory birds. The birds migrate during
winters, and reach Bharatpur by covering a distance of around 6,400 kms.
They stay here from December to March and return to their breeding
grounds.
The Siberian cranes are quite different from the Indian cranes in their
eating habits. They are totally vegetarian and feed on aquatic roots and
tubers.
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Heronry : The heronry of Bharatpur
is considered one of the best all over the world. This is a breeding
ground for 17 species of bird like night heron, purple heron, grey
heron, little egret, median egret, large egret, cattle egret, Indian
shag, large cormorant, little cormorant, darter, painted stork,
open-billed stork, black-necked stork, white-necked stork, white ibis
and spoonbill.
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Bharatpur Palace : Situated close to the museum,
the Bharatpur Palace is a beautiful blend of Mughal and Rajput
architectural styles. 
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