Siju Wildlife Sanctuary
Siju Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the South Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, India. It is the first and oldest wildlife sanctuary in Meghalaya.[1] It is also known as Siju Bird Sanctuary as it is a home for many rare and protected birds such as the Grey Hornbill. Other migratory birds such as Siberian ducks and spoonbills are also sighted here.[2][1]
Location
[edit]Situated in the South Garo Hills, Siju Wildlife Sanctuary is the oldest Wildlife Sanctuary in the state of Meghalaya.[1][2] It is located at a distance of about 450 km away from Shillong.[3]
Wildlife
[edit]Siju Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many endemic and rare flora and fauna. Many animal species such as elephants, Sambar deer, wild boars, leopards, tigers, barking deer, etc., and migratory birds, namely Grey Hornbills, spoonbills, and Siberian ducks are sighted here. Other primates such as the slow loris, Hoolock gibbon, and langurs are also found there.[1] Peacock-pheasant also inhabit Siju Wildlife Sanctuary.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Wildlife - National Parks & Sanctuaries: Forests & Environment Department, Government of Meghalaya". www.megforest.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-11-29.
- ^ a b "Incredible India | Siju Bird Sanctuary". www.incredibleindia.org. Retrieved 2021-11-29.
- ^ a b "Siju Wildlife Bird Sanctuary". WildTrails | The One-Stop Destination for all your Wildlife Holidays. 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2021-11-29.