Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary

Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary (Assamese: বুঢ়া চাপৰি অভয়াৰণ্য) 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.^[2] 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.

Bura Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
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Location	Assam, India
Nearest city	Tezpur
Coordinates	26°30′53″N 92°41′34″E
Area	44.06 sq. km[1]
Established	1974[1]
Governing body	Department of Environment & Forests, Assam

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.^[3]