Tal Chappar Sanctuary

Location of Tal Chappar Sanctuary
Tal Chappar Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Churu District. The exotic sanctuary is at a distance of 220 km from Jaipur and 80 km from Mandawa. Tal Chhapar Sanctuary is famous for black-bucks. This exotic park with beautiful environs has a unique ecosystem. It is situated in North-Western Rajasthan and thus lies on the way of the migratory passage of many birds.

The most spectacular migration seen from here is that of harries. These birds pass through this area during the month of September. Montagur's and marsh harrier are more common, while pale harrier and ben harrier are found in lesser numbers. Besides these imperial eagle, tawny eagle, short toed eagle, sparrow hawk are common here. The other birds commonly seen here are skylark, crested lark, ring drove, brown dove, blue jay, green bee eaters, black ibis and demoiselle cranes which stay there till March.


Wildlife at Tal Chappar Sanctuary
During the month of September, the sanctuary comes alive with the chirping of various migratory birds including montagur's, marsh harrier, pale harrier, imperial eagle, tawny eagle, short toed eagle, sparrow hawk, skylark, crested lark, ring drove, brown dove, blue jay, green bee eaters, black ibis and demoiselle cranes.