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A Note on Birds and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India

Answer 1

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Each and every bird has a different natural habitat. Thus, you won’t find a similar bird everywhere. To protect these birds and their species, bird sanctuaries are built.

They are natural facilities that serve the conservation of various species and also their natural habitat. Further, it promotes the survival and rehabilitation of these birds.

Answer 2

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Rajasthan. Presently known as Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Bharatpur is one of the famous bird sanctuaries in India. Declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a protected sanctuary, this avifauna sanctuary in Rajasthan houses more than 360 bird speciesBharatpur Bird Sanctuary, now known as Keoladeo National Park is considered the largest in Asia. The area of the sanctuary is around 1.30 km. The core area is about 0.14 km2 and the rest is buffer area. The river flows around part of the sanctuary and acts as the boundary in its eastern and southern partsThere are around 20 famous bird sanctuaries in India which are known for being home to varied species of birds.