Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary

Congregation of Lesser Whistling Duck at Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary
Congregation of water birds at Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary
Panaromic view of Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary

Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary

  • Country: 
    India
  • Site number: 
    2416
  • Area: 
    722 ha
  • Designation date: 
    02-12-2019
  • Coordinates: 
    26°56'N 82°09'E
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Overview

Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary is a permanent freshwater environment consisting of two oxbow lakes. These wetlands are characteristic of Uttar Pradesh and offer exceptional habitats for waterbirds, providing both roosting and breeding sites with over 100,000 birds documented in annual counts. The Sanctuary is a refuge for some of India’s threatened vulture species: the critically endangered white-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis) and Indian vulture (Gyps indicus), and the endangered Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) have all been recorded. It is also critical in the maintenance of hydrological regimes, ensuring groundwater recharge and discharge. Meanwhile ancient temples around the lakes provide religious significance and encourage tourism. Invasive species such as the common water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) along with the development of roads and railways present significant threats. The Uttar Pradesh Divisional Forest Officer and Chief Conservator of Forests along with Sanctuary Officers share management duties.

Administrative region: 
The Sanctuary is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Tarabganj Tehsil, at a distance of about 40 km from Gonda District at Mankapur-Nawabganj Road.

  • National legal designation: 
    • Sanctuary - Parvati Arga Bird Sanctuary
  • Last publication date: 
    01-02-2020

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