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Rajasthan
Jodhpur
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Kheechan
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Village
Kheechan is situated near Jodhpur, which is natural sanctuary
to the bird Kurjan. This bird mainly belongs to South Western
Europe, Black Sea, Poland, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, North and
South Africa and Magnolia. It is known as Democial Crane. In
India, this bird is known as Kurjan, Karkara and Kunch. It
spends 6 months (from April to September) in Europe and 6
month (Oct to March) in India. Because it reproduces in Europe
it is considered to be a native of that place. It comes to
India when Europe becomes intolerably cold, while Indian
Winters are suitable for it. India receives lakhas of these
birds during the session, out of which 4 to 6 thousand come to
the dues and ponds of Kheechan. Weighing 4 to 6 kg this carne
is the favourite of hunters though hunting is prohibited.
Seeing the large number of cranes coming every year, a
birdhouse has been established in Kheechan village, which
consumes 5 to 6 quintals of grain every day. Beside local
people, even outsiders donate money for it. Even the village
bank has an account in its name. The came reach early in the
morning and 3.30 PM. The female crane first feeds its children
and then herself. Thereafter male crane pecks on the leftover
grain, usually these cranes do not mix up with other animas,
but here they peck with pigeons, peacock etc. Beside this main
peck home, Kheechan has 5-6 other such peck homes.
Kheechan village becomes absolutely deserted when these birds
return to Europe. Besides Kheechan, these cranes can also be
seen Bapp Lake, Bhadriya and Bhatiyana in Jaisalmer, many
villages of Banner, Rama, Morda, Talab and Badrajune in Jalore
and also near Sanchore. They are also seen in Krishna Mrig
sanctuary in Tal Chhapar of Churu district and the Bhartpur
bird sanctuary
Timings:
8 AM to 8 PM
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courtesy - rtdc
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