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Benog Wildlife Sanctuary : New Bird Species Sighted

Kumari Sonali

Benog Wildlife Sanctuary : New Bird Species Sighted

Ninety-five bird species and 22 butterfly species were sighted during the 8th Uttarakhand Bird Festival at Benog Wildlife Sanctuary.

  • Benog Wildlife Sanctuary is situated about 11 kilometers from Mussoorie, a popular hill station in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.
  • It was established in the year 1993 and is named after the highest peak in the area, Benog Hill, which rises to a height of 2,250 meters above sea level.
  • It is a part of Rajaji National Park.
  • It is located on a pine-clad slope and is surrounded by snow capped peaks of the Himalayan ranges.
  • Aglar River, a tributary of the Yamuna River flows through the sanctuary.
  • The place is known for the rare species of birds that habitat in its area.
  • The sanctuary is home to several species of exotic birds, such as the White Capped Water Redstart and the Red Billed Blue Magpie, to name a few.

 

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