 desert national park, rajasthan, india, is situated in the west indian state of rajasthan near the town of jaisalmer. this is one of the largest national parks, covering an area of 3162&nbsp;kmÂ². the desert national park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the thar desert. sand dunes form around 20% of the park. the major landform consists of craggy rocks and compact salt lake bottoms, intermedial areas and fixed dunes. <!-- deleted image removed: thumb|right| desert national park jaisalmer rajasthan is one of superb sanctuary around india --> despite a fragile ecosystem there exists an abundance of birdlife. the region is a haven for migratory and resident birds of the desert. many eagles, harriers, falcons, buzzards, kestrel and vultures. short-toed eagles, tawny eagles, spotted eagles, laggar falcons and kestrels are the most common among these. sand grouse are spotted near small ponds or lakes. the endangered great indian bustard is a magnificent bird found in relatively fair numbers. it migrates locally in different seasons. the most suitable time to visit the area is between november and january. the desert national park has a collection of fossils of animals and plants of 180 million years old. some fossils of dinosaurs of 6 million years old have been found in the area.dr mohan lal gupta:rajasthan jyankosh, rajasthani granthagar, jodhpur, 2008, isbn 81-86103-05-8, p.216 ==geography and location== situated in the indian state of rajasthan near jaisalmer. ==flora and fauna== the blackbuck is a common antelope of this region. the national park's other notable inhabitants are the desert fox, wolf and desert cat. birdlife in this sandy habitat is vivid and spectacular. birds such as sandgrouse, partridges, bee-eaters, larks, and shrikes are commonly seen. in the winter, the birdlife is augmented by species such as the demoiselle crane and macqueen's bustard. thumb|two great indian bustards at the desert national park  perhaps the greatest attraction of the park is a
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