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Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary

 Jun 30, 2023   Admin

Recently, a greater Racket-Tailed Drongo bird was found in the Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, which is known for its loud musical whistling sound.

About the Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary:

  • It is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
  • It lies alongside the northern tip of the River Ganga, flowing thru the districts of Muzaffarnagar and Bijnor.
  • It has a variety of landforms and is a mixture of different habitats such as wetlands, marshes, dry sand beds and gently sloping ravines.
  • Fauna: Swamp Deer, Leopard, Wild Cats, Wild Otter, Pythons etc.
  • Under Crocodile Breeding Projects, baby crocodiles are released in the Ganga River near Hastinapur.
  • Under the aegis of the World-Wide Fund (WWF), the Turtle Rehabilitation Program also has its centre near the Hastinapur Sanctuary.
  • It is a part of the Asia Flyway project, and many migratory Birds, both local and foreign, flock in numbers near the numerous water bodies present in the region.
  • Key Facts about Greater racket-tailed drongo:

  • It is a medium-sized Asian bird which is distinctive in having elongated outer tail feathers with webbing restricted to the tips.
  • They are diurnal but are active well before dawn and late at dusk.
  • They make a wide range of loud calls that include perfect imitations of many other birds.
  • Distribution in India: The distribution range extends from the western Himalayas to the eastern Himalayas and Mishmi Hills and is also found in the hills of peninsular India and the Western Ghats
  • Conservation status:
  • IUCN: Least Concern
  • June, 2023 (296)




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