Sultanpur National Park

News: The management of Sultanpur National Park aims to develop two water bodies to attract the migratory flamingoes, who have been populating the nearby Najafgarh wetland. 

About Sultanpur National Park 

• It is a popular bird sanctuary located in the Gurugram district of Haryana. 
• The park is a paradise for bird watchers, hosting both the migratory as well as resident birds, especially during the winter months. 
• History: 
  • 1971– It was accorded sanctuary status under the Punjab Wildlife Preservation Act of 1959. 
  • 1991– The park was upgraded to a National Park under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. 
  • 2021– It was notified as a Ramsar site under the criteria of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, 1971 
• Sultanpur Jheel, located inside the park, is the main source of water and attracts a large number of winter birds. 
• Flora and Fauna: 
  • Flora: It is dominated by tropical dry deciduous trees, which includes neem, khair, tendu etc. 
  • Fauna:  
    • Resident Birds: Common Hoopoe, Black Francolin, Spot Billed Duck, Painted Stork etc. 
    • Migratory Birds: Common Teal, Siberian Cranes, Northern Pintail etc.