New Ramsar Sites

About New Ramsar Sites:

Siliserh lake

• Location: It is located in in the state of Rajasthan.
• It is a human-made lake within the buffer zone of Sariska Tiger Reserve.
• It was built in 1845 by Maharaja Vinay Singh to supply drinking water to Alwar city.
• It is in a semi-arid zone, and the Site serves as an important water source for diverse species of the region. 
• Fauna:
  • It supports various bird and mammal species including the vulnerable river tern and the endangered tiger, black stork (Ciconia nigra). 

Kopra Jalashay

• Location: It is located
• It is a reservoir located in the upper catchments of the River Mahanadi.
• Fauna: Notable species include the vulnerable greater spotted eagle (Aquila clanga) and the endangered Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus).