Pheasant Breeding Centre, Berwala
Pheasant wildlife protection in Haryana, India
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The Pheasant Breeding Centre, Berwala is a purpose-built centre for breeding pheasants situated in Berwala in the Panchkula district.[1]
Pheasant Breeding Centre, Berwala | |
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Pheasant wildlife protection | |
| Coordinates: 30°42′8″N 77°5′16″E | |
| Country | |
| State | Haryana |
| District | Panchkula district |
| Established | 1992 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Government of Haryana |
| • Body | Forests Department, Haryana |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Website | www.haryanaforest.gov.in |
Description
Several types of pheasants are bred, including red junglefowl (Gallus gallus), endangered cheer pheasant (Catreus wallichii) and endangered kalij pheasant. The centre has a program for breeding and releasing birds into the wild.[1][2]