Kabartal Wetland has been designated as Ramsar sites. With this, the total number of Ramsar sites in India is 39, the highest in South Asia.

Facts:

• Kabartal Wetland:It is also known as Kanwar Jheel. It covers 2,620 hectares of the Indo-Gangetic plains in the Begusarai district of Bihar.
• Significance:It acts as a vital flood buffer for the region besides providing livelihood opportunities to local communities.
• Biodiversity:Significant biodiversity is present in the wetland.It is also an important stopover along the Central Asian Flyway for migratory waterbirds.
• Species:It is home to species such as white rumped vulture(Critically Endangered), red-headed vulture (Critically Endangered) and two waterbirds, the sociable lapwing (Vanellus gregarius) and Baer’s pochard (Aythya baeri).

Source: ForumIAS