Lakh Bahosi Bird Sanctuary UPSC

  • Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary is located near Lakhbasohi village in Kannauj District of Uttar Pradesh.
  • In 1989, the Lakh Bahosi Bird Sanctuary was established.
  • Area: The Lakh Bahosi Bird Sanctuary spanning an area of approximately 80 square kilometers.
  • Lake: The Lakh Bahosi Bird Sanctuary is spread over two jheels (shallow lakes) near the villages of Lakh and Bahosi. These jheels are approximately 4 kilometers apart from each other. These two shallow lakes are fed by the Ganga Canal.
  • Flora: Here are some notable flora found in the Lakh Bahosi Bird Sanctuary-
    • Aquatic Plants (lotus, water lilies etc.),
    • Wetland Vegetation (reeds, rushes, and sedges),
    • Riparian Plants (Acacia spp., Dalbergia spp., Flame of the Forest, Neem, and Ficus spp),
    • Marshland Flora (Sagittaria spp., Scirpus spp. etc.).
  • Fauna: Here are some notable fauna found in the Lakh Bah
    • Mammals: Golden Jackal, Bluebull, Mongoose, Fishing Cat, Monkeys, Black-naped Hare etc.
    • Birds:
      • Sarus Crane
      • Indian Peafowl
      • Painted Stork
      • Black-necked Stork
      • White Ibis
      • Bar-headed Goose
      • Indian Roller
      • Black-headed Ibis
      • Spot-billed Duck
      • Greater Painted-Snipe
    • Reptiles: Indian Pythons, Common Monitor Lizards, Indian Rock Pythons etc.
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