- Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary is located in the Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
- In 1990, Parvati Arga was officially declared a bird sanctuary.
- In 2019, Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary received the recognition of being declared a Ramsar site.
- Area: The Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary is spread over an area of 10.84 sq km.
- Lake: The Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary encompasses two oxbow lakes called Parvati Tal and Arga Tal, which are located approximately 1.5 kilometers apart. These lakes were formed when the Saryu River changed its course, leaving these water bodies as remnants in its old flow path.
- Flora:
- Aquatic Plants (Water lilies, Lotus, Vallisneria, Hydrilla, Cattails, Bulrushes),
- Wetland Grasses and Rushes (Common reed, Marsh grasses, and sedges),
- Riparian Trees and Shrubs (Willows, Alders etc.).
- Birds:
- Local Birds: Sarus Crane, Painted Stork, Indian Peafowl, White Ibis, Little Grebe, Fulvous Whistling Duck, Asian Openbill, White-necked Stork, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Bronze-winged Jacana, Grey-headed Swamphen, Northern Lapwing, Black Drongo, Indian Roller etc.
- Migratory Birds: Greylag Goose, Northern Pintail, Cotton Teal, Red-crested Pochard, Gadwall, Northern Shoveler, Eurasian Coot, Mallard etc.