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.
  • Birds: Here are some notable birds:
    • Local Bird Species: Comb Duck, Whistling Teal, Spot-Billed Duck, Spoonbill, Kingfisher, Vultures etc.
    • Migratory Bird Species: Greylag Goose, Pintail, Common Teal, Eurasian Wigeon, Northern Shoveler, Ruddy Shelduck (Surkhab) etc.
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