Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary
Location of Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, India
Map showing the location of Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary
Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary (India)
LocationAssam, India
Nearest cityTezpur
Coordinates26°51′57″N 92°50′53″E / 26.86583°N 92.84806°E / 26.86583; 92.84806
Area44.06 sq. km[1]
Established1974[1]
Governing bodyDepartment of Environment & Forests, Assam

Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary (Assamese: বুঢ়া চাপৰি অভয়াৰণ্য) is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 44.06 km2, on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River in Sonitpur district. The area was declared a Reserved forest in 1974, it became a sanctuary in 1995.[2] It is located 40 km from Tezpur town and 181 km away from Guwahati.It forms an integral part of the Laokhowa-Burachapori eco-system and is a notified buffer of the Kaziranga Tiger reserve.

Biodiversity

It is considered to be an ideal habitat for the Bengal florican. It is a paradise for many migratory birds. Reptiles and fish are also found here. Other attractions are:

Mammals

Indian rhinoceros, tiger, leopard, wild buffalo, hog deer, wild pigs and occasionally a herd of elephants.

Birds

Bengal florican, black-necked stork, mallard, openbill stork, teal, whistling duck and many others.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Wildlife Database: List of Protected Areas in India" (PDF). Wildlife Institute of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 September 2011. Retrieved 22 October 2010.
  2. ^ Wahid Saleh. "Indiawijzer". Indiawijzer.nl. Retrieved 2 June 2013.
  3. ^ "Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife Sanctuary Assam, Bura Chapori Wildlife Reserve, Wildlife Conservation Bura Chapori Assam, Wildlife Parks Bura Chapori, Bura Chapori Wildlife National Park". Naturesafariindia.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2013. Retrieved 2 June 2013.

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