Location:
50-km From Guwahati, In Morigaon District, Assam
Coverage Area: 15.9-sq-km
Main Attraction: One-Horned Rhinoceros
Best Time To Visit: November To March
S
ituated
in the Morigaon district, Pabitora is one of the major wildlife
sanctuaries of Assam. It is situated about 50-km from Guwahati city.
Fauna :
Covering an area of 15.9-sq-km, Pabitora is mainly famous for its
Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros.
MAMMALS:
Indian One Horned Rhino, Leopard, Jackel, Wild Boar, Chinese
Pangolin, Smooth Indian Otter, Large Indian Civet Cat, Small Indian
Civet Cat, etc.
BIRDS:
Greater Adjutant Stork, Lesser Adjutant Stork, White-necked Stork,
Black-necked Stork, Spotbilled Pelican, Swamp Francolin,
White-bellied Heron, White Ibis, Greylag Goose, Ferruginous Duck,
Falcated Teal, etc.
OTHER
FAUNA: There are 27 species of reptiles and 9 species of Amphibians
recorded so far by team of researchers.
