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In India the Lion population is
spread across the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat,
Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Gir
Sanctuary is the last and only home of the critically
endangered Asiatic Lion. Sasangir Park also supports
and shelters a sizable number of bird population.
Major birds found in the Sasangir include Peafowl,
Peacocks, Parrots, Raptors, Spoonbill, White Ibis,
Black Ibis, Paradise Flycatcher, Honey Buzzard,
Redheaded Merlin, Bonelli's Hawk Eagle, Crested
Serpent Eagle, Painted Sandgrouse, Blossom-headed
Parakeet, Spotted dove, Spotted Owlet, Flycatchers,
Woodpeckers, Flamingo etc.
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Sanctuary is situated in Indian state of Gujarat.
Spread over an area of approximately 1,412 sq km, Sasangir Wildlife Sanctuary has been home to Asiatic
Lions since 1884 .Thanks to the efforts made by the
then Nawab of Junagadh, who banned all hunting in the
area, they survived and their number started to grow
slowly. After independence of the country, the
government of India also paid special attention
towards their conservation and on 18th September 1965
the area was declared a protected Forest Reserve.The
commonly sighted animals at the Gir National Park
besides lions are antelope, leopards, deer, hyenas,
jackals and crocodiles. During your wildlife tours to
this wildlife park in Gujarat, India you also get to
watch quite a few colorful birds. 
