Why in the News?
Sultanpur National Park in Haryana has recorded a sharp rise in migratory bird arrivals, with numbers increasing from 10,000–15,000 in mid-November to an estimated 25,000–35,000 in early December. The rise is linked to falling temperatures, improved wetland conditions and enhanced conservation efforts.
About Sultanpur National Park
- Located in Gurugram district, Haryana.
- Recognized as one of Asia’s major bird habitats.
- Declared a Ramsar Site in 2021.
- Ecosystem: freshwater wetland, surrounded by grassland and acacia woodland.
- Major attraction during winter due to large flocks of migratory birds.
Migration Patterns
- Attracts species from: Siberia, Europe, Central Asia and Other northern regions.
- Migration triggered by:
- Decreasing temperatures in breeding grounds
- Availability of food and safe wetland habitats in India.
Species Currently Sighted
- Greylag Goose, Bar-headed Goose, Northern Pintail, Common Teal, Shoveler (Northern Shoveler), Common Coot and Black-tailed Godwit (near-threatened).
| Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity? (2015)
(a) Bhitarkanika National Park (b) Keibul Lamjao National Park (c) Keoladeo Ghana National Park (d) Sultanpur National Park |
