Sultanpur National Park

Current Context : Recently, Marbled duck spotted at Sultanpur National Park after 30 years.

About Marbled Duck:

• Medium-sized duck species found in Southern Europe, Northwest Africa, the Middle East, Russia, India, and China.
• IUCN Status: Near Threatened, due to habitat loss and other environmental pressures.
• Sighting: Recently spotted at Sultanpur National Park after 30 years, emphasizing its rarity in the region.

Sultanpur National Park:

• Location: Gurgaon, Haryana.
• Recognition: Declared a Ramsar site in 2021, denoting its global importance as a wetland.
• Migratory Birds: Hosts species like bar-headed geese and Indian spotted eagles, which migrate for wintering and feeding.
• Flora: Features mixed forests with acacia, jamun, neem trees, and grasslands.
• Fauna: Renowned for its diverse bird species, making it a key bird-watching site in India.