Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the state of Assam in India. This wildlife sanctuary covers 44.06 km2, on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River in Sonitpur district. The area was declared a Reserved forest in 1974, it became a sanctuary in 1995. It is located 40 km from Tezpur town and 181 km away from Guwahati.It forms an integral part of the Laokhowa-Burachapori eco-system and is a notified buffer of the Kaziranga Tiger reserve.
Biodiversity It is considered to be an ideal habitat for the Bengal florican. It is a paradise for many migratory birds. Reptiles and fish are also found here. Other attractions are:
Mammals Indian rhinoceros, tiger, leopard, wild buffalo, hog deer, wild pigs and occasionally a herd of elephants.
Birds Bengal florican, black-necked stork, mallard, openbill stork, teal, whistling duck and many others.
References
External links Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary at assaminfo.com. Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary at Tour Travel World.com Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary at assamforest.in.