Sheikh Badin National Park

Last updated
View of Sheikh Budeen from Picnic Hill (1864) by Henry Brabazon Urmston View of Sheikh Budeen from picnic hill in 1864 by H B Urmston (cropped).jpg
View of Sheikh Budeen from Picnic Hill (1864) by Henry Brabazon Urmston

Sheikh Badin National Park (also spelled Sheikh Badddin National Park) is located near Darra Pezu in the Dera Ismail Khan and Lakki Marwat districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. [1] It is located among the Sheikh Badin Hills, which is an eastern extension of the Sulaiman Mountains. The park was established in 2003 and covers an area of 15,540 hectares. [2] Here live two tribes one of which are mughals who came here after war of independence against Britain in 1857 and the others are syed who claim to be descendants of shiekh Abdul Qadir Jelaani.

Contents

During the research of the bird population in the park, 41 species were found, about 3408 individuals. Of these, 18 species were migratory birds. [3]

During research 23 herpetofauna species, including 2 amphibians and 21 reptiles, were observed. [4]

Scientific research work published on the basis of research and identification of flora in the park, revealed 107 plant species. [5]

Wildlife

Avifauna

Name of animalScientific nameStatusType
Shikra Accipiter badiusLeast-concernedMigratory
Common buzzard Buteo buteoLeast-concernedMigratory
Alpine swift Tachymarptis melbaLeast-concernedMigratory
Eurasian hoopoe Upupa epopsLeast-concernedMigratory
Red-wattled lapwing Vanellus indicusLeast-concernedResident
Eurasian collared dove Streptopelia decaoctoLeast-concernedResident
Red collared dove Streptopelia tranquebaricaLeast-concernedResident
Spotted dove Spilopelia chinensisLeast-concernedResident
Rock pigeon Columba liviaLeast-concernedResident
Indian roller Coracias benghalensisLeast-concernedMigratory
Blue-cheeked bee-eater Merops persicusLeast-concernedResident
Asian green bee-eater Merops orientalisLeast-concerned
Asian koel Eudynamys scolopaceusLeast-concernedResident
Pied Cuckoo Clamator jacobinusLeast-concernedMigratory
Greater coucal Centropus sinensisLeast-concernedResident
Common kestrel Falco tinnunculusLeast-concernedMigratory
Black francolin Francolinus francolinusLeast-concernedResident
Chukar partridge Alectoris chukarLeast-concernedResident
Common quail Coturnix coturnixLeast-concernedMigratory
Grey francolin Ortygornis pondicerianusLeast-concernedResident
See-see partridge Ammoperdix griseogularisLeast-concernedResident
Bay-backed shrike Lanius vittatusLeast-concernedMigratory
Red-backed shrike Lanius collurioLeast-concernedMigratory
Common myna Acridotheres tristisLeast-concernedResident
European stonechat Saxicola rubicolaLeast-concernedResident
Indian robin Copsychus fulicatusLeast-concernedMigratory
Isabelline Wheatear Oenanthe isabellinaLeast-concernedMigratory
Grey bush chat Saxicola ferreusLeast-concernedResident
Baya weaver Ploceus philippinusLeast-concernedResident
Black-breasted weaver Ploceus benghalensisLeast-concernedResident
Black drongo Dicrurus macrocercusLeast-concernedResident
House sparrow Passer domesticusLeast-concernedResident
Spanish Sparrow Passer hispaniolensisLeast-concernedMigratory
Eurasian golden oriole Oriolus oriolusLeast-concernedResident
House crow Corvus splendensLeast-concernedResident
Purple sunbird Cinnyris asiaticusLeast-concernedMigratory
Red-vented bulbul Pycnonotus caferLeast-concernedResident
Rock martin Ptyonoprogne fuligulaLeast-concernedMigratory
Rufous-fronted prinia Prinia buchananiLeast-concernedMigratory
Western Orphean warbler Sylvia hortensisLeast-concernedMigratory
Rufous-tailed scrub robin Cercotrichas galactotesLeast-concernedResident

Amphibians and reptiles

Name of animalScientific name
Indus valley toad Duttaphrynus stomaticus
Skittering frog Euphlyctis cyanophlyctis
Oriental garden lizard Calotes versicolor
Agror agama Laudakia agrorensis
Large-scaled agama Laudakia nupta
Afghan ground agama Trapelus megalonyx
Common leopard gecko Eublepharis macularius
Reticulate plump-bodied gecko Cyrtodactylus battalensis
Yellow-belly gecko Hemidactylus flaviviridis
Persian Leaf-toed Gecko Hemidactylus persicus
Indian fringe-fingered lizard Acanthodactylus cantoris
Ribbon-sided skink Eurylepis taeniolata
Indian spiny-tailed lizard Saara hardwickii
Bengal monitor Varanus bengalensis
Yellow monitor Varanus flavescens
Russell's boa Eryx conicus
Banded kukri snake Oligodon arnensis
Streaked kukri snake Oligodon taeniolatus
Indian rat snake Ptyas mucosus
Diadem snake Spalerosophis diadema
Common Krait Bungarus caeruleus
Russell's viper Daboia russelii
Saw-scaled viper Echis carinatus

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Khyber Pakhtunkhwa</span> Province of Pakistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, formerly known as North West Frontier Province (NWFP), is a province of Pakistan. Located in the northwestern region of the country, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the fourth largest province of Pakistan by land area and the third-largest province by population. It is bordered by the Pakistani provinces of Balochistan to the south, Punjab to the south-east, the territory of Gilgit-Baltistan to the north and north-east, Islamabad Capital Territory to the east and Azad Kashmir to the north-east. It shares an international border with Afghanistan to the west. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has a varied landscape ranging from rugged mountain ranges, valleys, plains surrounded by hills, undulating submontane areas and dense agricultural farms.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sulaiman Mountains</span> Mountain range in Afghanistan and Pakistan

The Sulaiman Mountains, also known as Kōh-e Sulaymān or Da Kasē Ghrūna, are a north–south extension of the southern Hindu Kush mountain system in Pakistan and Afghanistan. They rise to form the eastern edge of the Iranian plateau. They are located in the Kandahar, Zabul and Paktia provinces of Afghanistan, and in Pakistan they extend over the northern part of Balochistan and Waziristan as well as Kurram of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In southwestern Punjab, the mountains extend into the two districts of Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur, which are located west of the Indus River on the boundary with Balochistan. Bordering the mountains to the east are the plains of the Indus River valley, and to the north are the arid highlands of the Central Hindu Kush whose heights extend up to 3,383 metres (11,099 ft). The total area on which this range spans around 6475 sq. km. Together with the Kirthar Mountains on the border between Balochistan and Sindh, the Sulaiman Mountains form what is known as the Sulaiman-Kirthar geologic province.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dera Ismail Khan District</span> District sub-division in Pakistan

Dera Ismail Khan District, often abbreviated as D.I. Khan is a district in the Dera Ismail Khan division of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The capital of the district is the town of Dera Ismail Khan. The district has an area of 9,334 km2 (3,604 sq mi) and a population of 1,627,132 as of the 2017 Census.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shangla District</span> District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan

Shangla District is a district in Malakand Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The district's headquarters are located at Alpuri, while the largest city and commercial center is Besham. The district was established in 1995, having previously been a subdivision of Swat District. The total area of the district is 1,586 square kilometers. Shangla comprises three subdivisions, Alpuri, Puran, Chakesar, Martung and Besham tehsils. Shangla is famous for its touring spot, Yakhtangay

Derajat, the plural of the word 'dera', is a cultural region of central Pakistan, located in the region where the provinces of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan meet. Derajat is bound by the Indus River to the east, and the Sulaiman Mountains to the west.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mufti Mehmood</span> Pakistani politician (1919–1980)

Mufti Mehmood was a Pakistani statesman and Islamic scholar who was one of the founding members of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI); widely regarded as one of the greatest politicians in the history of Pakistan - known for his political acumen. He served as the first elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and later on as the Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly. He led the opposition movement Pakistan National Alliance against Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, which eventually led to Bhutto's downfall. He was among the principal architects of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zhob</span> City in Balochistan, Pakistan

Zhob, formerly known as Mandokhail, is a city and district headquarters of the Zhob District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. Zhob is located on the banks of the Zhob river. It lies 337 kilometres away from Quetta, the capital of Balochistan.

Takht-e-Sulaiman is a peak of the Sulaiman Mountains, located near the town of Darazinda in the Dera Ismail Khan Subdivision of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is close to Dera Ismail Khan Subdivision's borders with both South Waziristan and Zhob, Balochistan. At 3,487 metres (11,440 ft), it is the highest peak in Dera Ismail Khan District and the greater Shirani region. Ibn Battuta named Takht-e-Sulaiman as Kōh-e Sulaymān, "Mount of Solomon".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Faisal Karim Kundi</span> Pakistani politician

Faisal Karim Kundi is a Pakistani politician who is currently serving as the 35th Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in office since 4 May 2024. Previously, he held the position of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety in federal cabinet under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Dera Ismail Khan Tehsil is a tehsil located in Dera Ismail Khan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Giloti is a town and union council in the Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. It is located at 32°9'53N 70°45'2E and has an altitude of 180 metres.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Daraban Tehsil</span> Tehsil in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Daraban is a tehsil located in Dera Ismail Khan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is located at 31°44'3N 70°20'11E and has an altitude of 221 metres (725 ft). Daraban is a small town which lies 40 miles (64 km) west of Dera Ismail khan in the foothills of Sulaiman Mountains. Daraban region has a rich, fascinating history. Over the last two decades or so, Daraban has seen massive growth, becoming a vibrant hub of local trade and business. This has led to influx of economic migrants from neighboring villages, who have begun to settle in outskirts of Daraban, causing an increase in Town's population. Daraban enjoys excellent geographical condition, it lies on major national highway connecting Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa and Punjab with eastern parts of Balochistan. The town's recent history includes events like high profile insurgent-led attack on Draban's police station, which led to deaths of 23 security personnel. This was the only occasion when town gained media attention in Pakistan and abroad. A December 12, 2023 attack and a more recent one in Chaudwan on February 5, 2024 reflect heightened security threats in the region.

Musazaisharif is a town and union council of Dera Ismail Khan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is located at 31°40'56N 70°21'47E and has an altitude of 216 metres (711 feet).

Paharpur Tehsil is a tehsil located in Dera Ismail Khan District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wildlife of Pakistan</span>

The wildlife of Pakistan comprises a diverse flora and fauna in a wide range of habitats from sea level to high elevation areas in the mountains, including 195 mammal, 668 bird species and more than 5000 species of Invertebrates. This diverse composition of the country's fauna is associated with its location in the transitional zone between two major zoogeographical regions, the Palearctic, and the Oriental. The northern regions of Pakistan, which include Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan include portions of two biodiversity hotspot, Mountains of Central Asia and Himalayas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">South Punjab Province</span> Proposed province of Pakistan

South Punjab, also proposed as Bahawalpur-South Punjab or Saraikistan, are the names for the proposals to create a new so called province in Pakistan, out of the southern regions of Punjab. The region comprises the Bahawalpur, Multan and Dera Ghazi Khan divisions. The proposed province would form about 52 percent of the total area and almost 40 percent of the population of the current Punjab province.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ali Amin Gandapur</span> Pakistani politician

Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur is a Pakistani politician who is currently serving as the 18th Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in office since 2 March 2024. He served as the Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan from 5 October 2018 to 10 April 2022. He had been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from August 2018 till January 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">PK-115 Dera Ismail Khan-V</span>

PK-115 Dera Ismail Khan-V is a constituency for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.It comprises Kulachi Tehsil, Draban Tehsil and FR Region Dera Ismail Khan.

Chunda is a village of district Dera Ismail Khan, province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Chukhain Zaam is a small village in the Sulaiman Mountains. It is situated in Punjab province of Pakistan. The village almost near to the border of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. The majority of people living there belong to Qaisrani tribe which is also known as the Baloch Tribal Area of Dera Ghazi Khan.

References

  1. "Pakistan Key Qomi Parks". www.radio.gov.pk.
  2. "Sheikh Badin National Park".
  3. "Diversity, Abundance, Status and Endangered Habitats of Avifauna in Sheikh Badin National Park, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan".
  4. Hamid, Hannan Nasib; Rais, Muhammad; Arif, Muhammad; Noor, Rubina (2021). "Amphibians and Reptiles of Sheikh Baddin National Park, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Diversity, Threats and Conservation Prospects". Pakistan Journal of Zoology. 53 (2). doi: 10.17582/journal.pjz/20190826180828 . ISSN   0030-9923.
  5. Ullah, Atta (2015). "Diversity of Life Form And Leaf Size Classes at Sheikh Buddin National Park, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan". South Asian Journal of Life Sciences. 1 (1): 6–13. doi: 10.14737/journal.sajls/2015/3.1.6.13 . ISSN   2311-0589.