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Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, India |
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One of the richest reserves of birds,the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, India is one of the favorite haunts for wildlife lovers and ornithologists across the world. An ancient city ,christened after the famed mythological character Bharat, the city of Bharatpur is located to the eastern flank of Rajasthan and is also noted for its coveted Lohargarh Fort. But what is most alluring for any vacationer going on Agra Holidays is the fascinating Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary which is one of the largest bird parks in the world. Located close to the Agra Airport,Bharathpur is only 56 kilometers away from it and is easily accessible through both rail and road and is one of the best Places to Visit near Agra.
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One of the natural wonders of the world, the world within the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary with its wild variety of flora and fauna rivals the glory of the Taj Mahal and is one of the most visited spots in Rajasthan. Encompassing an area of 29 square kilom,the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, India is a domicile to over 350 species of birds. Lying on the Central Asian Flyway of the Asia Pacific Global Migratory Flyway, it is a staging ground for a huge number of migratory waterfowl that breed in the Palearctic region. The Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, India has one of the world's most spectacular herons, which harbor a large number of resident and migratory birds.
Birds found in the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, India include a wide array of migratory birds like Marsh Harriers, Steppe Eagle,Common Teal, Osprey, Pale and Indian Little ringed Plover. Being one of the biggest marshlands in the state of Rajasthan, it is home to a host of water birds like Sarus Cranes, Bronze-winged and Pheasant-tailed Jacanas,Ruddy Shelduck, darter, shoveler, teal, Open-billed Stork just to name a few. Other varieties are carnivorous birds like Tawny Eagle, Collared Scops Owl, King Vulture etc.
Browse through agra-and-hotels.com to know more about the beauty of the sanctuary and the other delights of Agra.
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