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The Tal Chhapar Sanctuary

🍁 Why in News?

The famous Tal Chhapar blackbuck sanctuary in Rajasthan's Churu district has received a protective cover against a proposed move of the State government to reduce the size of its eco-sensitive zone.

About

🌸 The Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is known as the home of blackbuck and a variety of birds in Rajasthan.
🌸 It is located in the Churu district of Northwestern Rajasthan, in the Shekhawati region of India.
🌸 The sanctuary is flanked by the Great India Desert, Thar.
🌸 Migratory birds: Harriers, eastern imperial eagles, tawny eagle, short-toed eagle, sparrow, and little green bee-eaters, black ibis, and demoiselle cranes, whereas skylarks, crested larks, ring doves, and brown doves are seen round the year.
🌸 Fauna: Raptors, Desert foxes, and desert cats can be spotted in the sanctuary.

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