Kulik Bird Sanctuary
About
Kulik Bird Sanctuary, commonly known as Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary is a paradise for bird watchers. Located near Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, this sanctuary is home to nearly 164 species of birds, with around 70,000-80,000 migrating birds visiting the sanctuary every year. The sanctuary, which covers an area of 1,30 sq. km, is often referred to as Asia’s second largest bird sanctuary. The habitat of the Kulik Bird Sanctuary, which takes its shape from the English letter “U,” is connected to the River Kulik by a complex network of man-made canals.Raiganj Bird Sanctuary has an area of 35 Acres and a buffer of 286.23 Acres, making it the perfect habitat for a wide variety of colourful birds. Residents of the sanctuary include the flycatcher, kite, owl, woodpecker, kingfisher, drongoes, and many more. In addition to birds, this sanctuary is also home to a variety of migratory birds from coastal areas and south Asian countries.
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