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Delhi Lake's Endangered Species May Earn Ramsar Status
12 Apr
Summary
- Neeli Jheel supports rare and endangered species, crucial for Ramsar site status.
- Vulnerable, endangered, and critically endangered vultures spotted in the wetland.
- Delhi and Haryana governments collaborating for joint Ramsar site submission.
An assessment conducted in February by Wetlands International South Asia has identified significant biological diversity and the presence of endangered species within Delhi's Neeli Jheel. These findings meet the necessary criteria for notifying the wetland as a Ramsar site, an area of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
The assessment noted the presence of vulnerable species such as the common pochard and river tern. More critically, endangered species including the Egyptian vulture and steppe eagle were identified. The wetland is also home to critically endangered species like the White-rumped vulture and Red-headed vulture.
