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Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve was established in 1976, and
covers an area of 175 sq. km. The reserve is named after
the biggest river of Nepal, the Koshi. It is a major residing,
staging and wintering site for waterfowls and waders in
the sub-continent.
The reserve and the adjacent area supports more than 350
bird species, the waterbody supports more than 100 species
of fish including the human size catfish known as Gonch,
famous sporting fish the Mahasheer and delicious species
the Jalkapoor. During October to April one could be able
to spot more than 100 species in a single day birding.
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