Keoladeo National Park

About Keoladeo National Park:

• The Keoladeo National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary hosts thousands of birds, especially during the winter season. 
• It is Located in the eastern part of Rajasthan. 
• It attracts several migratory birds that make the region their breeding and wintering grounds. 
• It is strategically located in the middle of the Central Asian migratory flyway.
• The Siberian crane is one of the rare species that was spotted here till about the turn of the century. 
• Fauna: Sambar, Nilgai, wild cats, hyenas, wild boar, birds, including raptors and waterfowl, and Jackals.
• It is a Ramsar site and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

 

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Q1) What is a Ramsar site?

A Ramsar site is a wetland site designated to be of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

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