Question

Siberian crane is a regular visitor of bird sanctuary
a. Ranganathitto (Karnataka)
b. Bharatpur (Rajasthan)
c. Vedanthangal (T.N.)
d. Lalbagh (Karnataka)

Answer 1

Hint: Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur (Rajasthan) is a well known avifauna sanctuary that hosts thousands of migratory birds especially during the winter season. It is famous for nesting its resident birds as well as for guest migratory birds including the rare Siberian cranes.

Complete answer:
The Keoladeo national park previously known as the Bharatpur national park is located in district Bharatpur of Rajasthan. Every year, Siberian cranes are regular visitors of this park. During winters when the temperature in Siberia becomes very low, migratory birds like Siberian cranes from Siberia, reach this national park for breeding. Over 230 species of birds are known to be residents of this national park.

The main tourist attractions of the park are the numerous migratory birds, which come from as far away as Siberia and Central Asia and spend their winters in Bharatpur, before returning to their breeding grounds.
Major migratory birds of Bharatpur bird sanctuary include several species of cranes, pelicans, ducks geese, hawks, eagles, stints, warblers, wheatears, flycatchers, larks and pipits, etc.

Among the given options:
> Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary located in the Mandya District of Karnataka. About 170 bird species have been recorded here in this national park. Among these, the painted stork, common spoonbill, Asian openbill stork, lesser whistling duck, Indian shag, stork-billed kingfisher, spot-billed pelican and heron visit at Ranganathittu regularly.

> Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary is situated in the district Chengalpattu of Tamil Nadu. Vedanthangal is home to numerous migratory birds such as pintail, grey wagtail, garganey, common sandpiper, blue-winged teal, etc.

> Lalbagh Botanical Garden is an old botanical garden located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is a good place for bird watching both in the lake and on the ground. The lush greenery and lake attract various bird species such as the Black Pelican, Purple Herons and Brahminy.

Hence, The correct answer is option (B).

Note: Keoladeo National park is an important winter residential ground for Palaearctic migratory waterfowl and is also famous for its large congregation of non-migratory resident breeding birds. It is also a declared World Heritage Site.