Question

The Siberian crane from Russia is a regular visitor to the bird sanctuary in which one of the following place in India?

• A. Lallbagh, Bangalore
• B. Vendanthgol sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
• C. Ranganathittis sanctuary, Karnataka
• D. Bharatpur sanctuary, Rajasthan

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The correct option is D Bharatpur sanctuary, Rajasthan
One of the finest bird parks in the world, Bharatpur bird sanctuary also known as 'Keoladeo Ghana National Park' is a reserve, that offers protection to faunal species as well.

Nesting indigenous water birds as well as migratory water birds and waterside birds, this sanctuary is also inhabited by sambar, chital, nilgai and boar.
The major attractions of tourists visiting the park are the numerous migratory birds, which come from as far away as Siberia and Central Asia and spend their winters in Bharatpur, before returning to their breeding grounds.

Migratory birds at Bharatpur bird sanctuary include, several species of cranes, pelicans, geese, ducks, eagles, hawks, shanks, stints, wagtails, warblers, wheatears, flycatchers, buntings, larks and pipits, etc.