About Gogabeel Lake:
- Location: It is a part of trans-Gangetic plains of land located in the state of
- Gogabil lake is an ‘ox-bow’ type of wetland.
- It is flanked by the river Mahananda to the North-East and the river Ganga to the South.
- It was declared Bihar’s first ‘Community Reserve’.
- Local cultural traditional festivals like Sirva, Adra , Chhat are observed in this wetland.
- Flora: These natural landscapes consist of tropical dry deciduous forests.
- Fauna:
- It provides wintering habitat to several migratory bird species and species of global conservation significance.
- It is home to the Smooth Coated Otter (Lutrogale perspici lata) and Helicopter Catfish (Wa lago attu).
- It serves as a breeding ground for Vulnerable fish species Walago attu.
What is the Ramsar Convention?
- The Ramsar Convention was signed in 1971 is a landmark international treaty dedicated to the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.
- It aims to conserve and promote the wise use of wetlands through local, national, and international cooperation for sustainable development.
