ðĶ Keoladeo National Park
UNESCO World Heritage wetland and critical migratory bird sanctuary in Rajasthan, India
ð Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site designated 1985
- Over 370 bird species recorded, including critically endangered Siberian cranes
- Located in Rajasthan between Agra and Jaipur
- Artificially created as royal duck hunting reserve in the 18th century
Keoladeo National Park, formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is one of the world's most significant avifaunal reserves. Located in Rajasthan, this UNESCO World Heritage Site functions as a critical wintering ground for thousands of migratory birds arriving from Central Asia, Siberia, and China. The park represents a rare ecological achievement: a man-made wetland that has evolved into a thriving ecosystem supporting exceptional biodiversity ...