Samaspur Bird Sanctuary UPSC

  • The Samaspur Bird Sanctuary is located near Salon in the Raebareli district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • In 1987, it was established as a bird sanctuary.
  • In 2019, the Samaspur Bird Sanctuary was declared a Ramsar site.
  • Area: It covers an area of about 7.99 square kilometers (or approximately 799 hectares).
  • Lake: The brd sanctuary is characterized by a series of six interconnected lakes.
  • Flora: Wetland plants, shrubs, trees, and aquatic vegetation.
  • Fauna: Here are some notable fauna:
    • Mammals: Jackal, Indian fox, Indian hare, mongoose, and various bat species.
    • Birds:
    • Local Bird Species:
      • Comb Duck
      • Whistling Teal
      • Spot-Billed Duck
      • Spoonbill
      • Kingfisher
      • Vultures
    • Migratory Bird Species:
      • Greylag Goose
      • Pintail
      • Common Teal
      • Eurasian Wigeon
      • Northern Shoveler
      • Ruddy Shelduck (Surkhab)
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