Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve : Host nearly 500 bird species || Eastern Nepal
Terai, also known as Tarai, is a lowland region in Northern India and Southern Nepal that lies south of the outer Himalayan foothills, the Sivalik Hills, and north of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. Terai covers 33,998.8 km2 or about 23.1% of the country’s land area and is located at an elevation of 67 to 300m (220 to 984 ft).
There is something magical about the monsoon of Terai, at this time steam from the enormous Koshi river belts merges into the morning fog and makes the sunrise look absolutely breathtaking. Home to hundreds of different birds and animals, just a walk around Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve leaves you with a hopeful impression for your day ahead.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve: Host nearly 500 bird species [Updated 2024]
| Name | Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| In Nepali | कोशी टप्पु वन्यजन्तु आरक्ष | |
| Location | Nepal | |
| Area | 176 km2 (68 sq mi) | |
| Established | 1976 | |
| Official Name | Koshi Tappu | |
| Designated | 17 December 1987 | |
![Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve [Eastern Nepal]](https://worldofnepal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Kosi-Tappu.jpg)
A survey was organized in the Paschim Kasuha VDC from 1997 to 1998 close to the east of the reserve to investigate the extent of park people conflict.
Vegetation
The reserve vegetation is defined by mixed trees riverine forest, grassland, and wet vegetation. Grassland over 68% of the area, in comparison to only about 6% of the forest, which is occupied by Indian rosewood. During the rainy season, the Sapta Koshi River, a tributary of the Ganges causes rapid and intense flooding. Nearly 514 plant species are found in the extensive wetlands, including Kapok, sugarcane, reed, and cattail.
Fauna & Mammals
This protected area is home to a range of animals where 200 species of fish have been collected in its water courses and ponds, the majority of which are persons living there. There are two toad species, nine frog species, six lizard species, five snake species, and eleven turtle species. On the other hand, Gharial, and mugger crocodiles are also found.
There are 31 species of Mammals including Asian elephants, spotted deer, hog deer, wild boar, smooth-coated otter, and golden jackals.
Birds
Watercock, Indian nightjar, dusky eagle owl, black-headed cuckoo shrike, white-tailed stonechat, striated grassbird, large adjutant stork, Pallas’s fish eagle, common golden-eye, and gull-billed tern are among the 485 bird species. Swamp francolin and rufous-vented grass babbler are also present.
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