Sultanpur National Park
BIRDWATCHING HOTSPOT IN HARYANA
Sultanpur National Park is located in Farrukh Nagar Tehsil, Gurugram (Gurgaon) district, Haryana, India.
The coordinates are approximately 28.4642° N latitude and 76.8712° E longitude.
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SSultanpur National Park (Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary), a famous landmark, is located near this village.
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This is a notable area for bird watching and ecological significance, lying within the National Capital Region (NCR) and having historical and natural importance.
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My first time exploring this place with a group of birdwatchers was with WWF-India, with their Naturalist, Nikhil John who led a walk on 22 December 2024.
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Birds & Wildlife At Sultanpur National Park
BONELLI'S EAGLE
The Irrawaddy squirrel, also known as the hoary-bellied Himalayan squirrel, is a type of rodent found in Bangladesh, China, India, Myanmar, and Nepal.
Most Irrawaddy squirrels in Myanmar live on the western side of the Irrawaddy River.
These squirrels are adaptable and can live in various forest environments, including:
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Forests where trees lose their leaves (deciduous broad-leaved woodland)
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Forests with trees that stay green all year (coniferous evergreen forests)
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Areas that mix farms and forests
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Forests that are growing back after being cut down (secondary growth forests)
They can also be found in flat lowlands and lower mountain areas, up to about 1500 meters high.
Unfortunately, the Irrawaddy squirrel is losing its natural home, which threatens its survival.
IDENTIFICATION
Irrawaddy squirrels come in different fur colors. Some are greyish-brown or reddish-brown, while others have a grizzled (salt-and-pepper) appearance. You might also spot some with dark tips on their tails and light-colored patches on their hips.
SIZE
Head to Body Length 20 cm approx. | 7.87 inches
Tail Length 20 cm approx. | 7.87 inches
ORITENTAL DARTER OR SNAKEBIRD
The capped langur is a type of primate (a family of animals that includes monkeys and apes). You can find them in subtropical and tropical dry forests in northeast India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. They live in trees and eat plants from 43 different species.
BEHAVIOUR
In Arunachal Pradesh, capped langurs spend almost 40% of their day eating leaves, flowers, and fruits. Leaves make up the biggest part of their diet, nearly 60%.
SIZE
Head to Body Length: 50 to 70 cms excluding tail
Males: 9 to 14 Kgs | Females 6 to 10 Kgs
FIND OUT MORE
Checkout Sanctuary Asia's Article on The Capped Monkeys Of India's Northeast.
THE BLUE BULL OR NILGAI
The great nawab (scientific name: Polyura eudamippus) is a type of butterfly. It is found in India, specifically in northeastern regions like Sikkim and Assam, as well as in Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Indochina. It belongs to a group of butterflies known as "rajahs and nawabs," which are part of the larger family of brush-footed butterflies.
BEHAVIOUR
During display, the demoiselles can elongate the feathers on the sides of their head.
SIZE
Wingspan can reach 98–121 millimetres (3.9–4.8 in)
FIND OUT MORE
Read this article from Sanctuary Asia to find out why this butterfly is named "The Great Nawab." Explore Winged Whimsy: Mormons, Nawabs, Pansies and More
