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Maguri Beel is a large wetland located 3.8 Km away from Guijan Ghat, gateway of the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park and Biosphere Reserve. A small channel connects Maguri Beel with the Dibru River to the North. It has grown importance because it is home to some of the rarest of the bird species and attracts varied species of birds from around the globe for which it has already been declared as an Important Birding Site (IBA) by BirdLife International. Therefore it has become a major attraction & destination for bird lovers, bird watchers and a major study area for ornithologists. The beel is also very rich in aquatic life and this has led to development of many fishing camps near it. The nearby areas of the beel displays grassland environment, creating a safe haven for grassland birds. Some of the migratory bird species visiting the beel includes the Ruddy Shelduck, Baikal Teal, Bar-Headed Goose, Falcated Duck, Ferrigunuous Duck, Northern Pintail, Eurasian Wegion, Common Teal, Black- Headed Ibis, Glossy Ibis, Eurasian Curlew etc. |
