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Bihar's VTR: A Haven for 280+ Bird Species, Including Rare Migratory Visitors
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News18•23-09-2026, 07:20
Bihar's VTR: A Haven for 280+ Bird Species, Including Rare Migratory Visitors
- •Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) and Udaipur Wildlife Sanctuary in Bihar are emerging as prime natural habitats for over 280 bird species.
- •An Asian Waterbird Census highlighted excellent bird diversity in Udaipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Gandak flood plain, Daruwabari, and Lal Saraiya.
- •Rare and globally endangered birds like Red-headed Vulture, Slender-billed Vulture, and Himalayan Vulture have been recorded here.
- •VTR becomes a winter destination for migratory birds, including those from Siberia, staying from mid-October to early March.
- •The region hosts unique species like Black-capped Kingfisher, Gadwall, The Osprey, and Lesser Whistling Duck, alongside local birds like Indian Paradise Flycatcher.
Key Questions Answered
Valmiki Tiger Reserve and Udaipur Wildlife Sanctuary are home to over 280 bird species, including globally rare species such as the Red-headed Vulture, Slender-billed Vulture, and Himalayan Vulture.
With the onset of winter, migratory birds from cold regions like Siberia arrive in the district's forest areas, residing there from mid-October until the first week of March before returning as summer begins.
The Asian Waterbird Census showed that species diversity and richness are exceptional in the Udaipur Wildlife Sanctuary, the Gandak flood plain area, Daruwabari in Bagaha 2 block, and Lal Saraiya in Majhaulia block.
