Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary
Assam, India
Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area in Assam, India. It is located to the south-west of Guwahati, covering an area of about 4.14 km². The sanctuary was notified in 1989 to protect the unique wetland ecosystem of Deepor Beel, a permanent freshwater lake and Ramsar site. The lake and sanctuary are important habitats for many resident and migratory bird species, including globally threatened species such as the spot-billed pelican and greater adjutant. It also supports fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, and plays a key role in maintaining the ecological balance of the Brahmaputra River floodplains.
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