Sultanpur National Park

• 12 Jan 2021

Why in News

After confirmed cases of bird flu reported from Delhi, the forest department has also stepped up vigilance at Sultanpur national park in Gurgaon district of Haryana.

Key Points

• Location:
  
  • It is situated in Gurgaon district of Haryana. Distance of the park is around 50 Km from Delhi and 15km from Gurgaon.
• About:
  
  • Sultanpur National Park is a bird paradise for bird watchers. It is famous for its migratory as well as resident birds.
    
    • Migratory birds start arriving in the park in September. Birds use the park as a resting place till the following March-April.
    • During summer and monsoon months the park is inhabited by many local bird species.
  • In April 1971, the Sultanpur Jheel inside the park (an area of 1.21 sq. Km.) was accorded Sanctuary status under section 8 of the Punjab Wildlife Preservation Act of 1959.
  • The status of the park was upgraded to National Park under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 in July 1991.
• Important Fauna at the Park:
  
  • Mammals: Blackbuck, Nilgai, Hog deer, Sambar, Leopard etc.
  • Birds: Siberian Cranes, Greater Flamingo, Demoiselle Crane etc.
• Other National Park in Haryana: Kalesar National Park, District Yamunanagar

Source:IE