India’s one more wetland, Gogabeel Lake in Katihar district of Bihar, has got a tag of international importance as a Ramsar site.
About Gogabeel Lake
Location: It is a part of trans-Gangetic plains of land located in the state of Bihar.
Gogabil lake is an ‘ox-bow’ type of wetland.
It is flanked by the river Mahananda to the North-East and the river Ganga to the South.
It was declared Bihar's first ‘Community Reserve’.
Local cultural traditional festivals like Sirva, Adra , Chhat are observed in this wetland.
Flora and Fauna of Gogabeel Lake
Flora: These natural landscapes consist of tropical dry deciduous forests.
Fauna: It provides wintering habitat to several migratory bird species and species of global conservation significance.
It is home to the Smooth Coated Otter (Lutrogale perspici lata) and Helicopter Catfish (Wa lago attu).
It serves as a breeding ground for Vulnerable fish species Walago attu.
What is the Ramsar Convention?
The Ramsar Convention was signed in 1971 is a landmark international treaty dedicated to the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
It aims to conserve and promote the wise use of wetlands through local, national, and international cooperation for sustainable development
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