Ramsar site
Sarsai Nawar Jheel
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Overview
Sarsai Nawar Jheel is a wetland in Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh, known for its large population of sarus cranes.
Local farmers, who see the cranes as a sign of good fortune, have long protected them. The jheel also supports many other waterbirds.
It was designated a Ramsar site in 2019.
Geography and key facts
- Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh
- Sarus crane habitat
- Community-protected
- Ramsar site (2019)
Why it matters for UPSC
The sarus crane is the world's tallest flying bird and UP's state bird.
Note for UPSC
Ramsar site (wetland of international importance), Uttar Pradesh.
Ramsar sites come up as wetland–state pairs and in questions on conservation status.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Sarsai Nawar Jheel yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Ramsar site
- State / UT
- Uttar Pradesh
- Coordinates
- 26.967°N, 79.247°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.
In the lessons
- Forests, Wetlands, Mangroves and Coral Reefs (map lesson)