Saman Bird Sanctuary UPSC

  • The Saman Bird Sanctuary is located in the Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • It is a seasonal oxbow lake on the Ganges floodplain.
  • The sarus crane is the flagship species of the sanctuary.
  • In 1990, Saman Bird Sanctuary was notified as a bird sanctuary.
  • In 2019, the Saman Bird Sanctuary was designated as a Ramsar wetland site.
  • Area: It is spread over an area of approximately 5.25 square kilometers.
  • Lake: The Saman Bird Sanctuary features a seasonal oxbow lake situated on the Ganges floodplain.
  • Flora: Flora that can be found in and around the Saman Bird Sanctuary are:-
    • Aquatic Plants (Water lilies, lotus, Water hyacinth, Vallisneria and Hydrilla etc.),
    • Wetland Species (Grasses, sedges, and reeds etc.),
    • Riparian Vegetation (Babul, neem, banyan, jamun, Indian gooseberry etc.),
    • Grasslands (Cynodon, Saccharum, and Imperata).
  • Fauna: Here are some notable fauna that can be found in the Saman Bi
    • Mammals: Jackal, Mongoose, Hare, Bats etc.
    • Birds:
      • Common Teal
      • Northern Pintail
      • Great White Pelican
      • Painted Stork
      • Black-necked Stork
      • Open-billed Stork
      • Woolly-necked Stork
      • Egyptian vulture
      • Sparrow Hawk
      • Black Shouldered Kite
      • Crested Serpent Eagle
      • Black Kite
      • Magpie Robin
      • Rufous Fronted Prinia
      • Little Green Bee-eater
      • Tailor Bird
      • Ashy Prinia
      • Indian Grey Hornbill
      • Lineated Barbet
      • Yellow Footed Green Pigeon
      • Asian Openbill
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