| Kaluveli Bird Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
  Kaluveli Bird Sanctuary  Kaluveli Bird Sanctuary | |
| Coordinates | 12°07′20″N 79°52′30″E / 12.12222°N 79.87500°E |
| Area | 51.56 km2 (19.91 sq mi) |
| Established | 2021 |
| Governing body | Tamil Nadu Forest Department |
Kaluveli Bird Sanctuary, sometimes spelled Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary, is a protected area and bird sanctuary located in Villupuram district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Location[edit | edit source]
The sanctuary covers an area of 51.56 km2 (19.91 sq mi) and was notified in 2021.[1] It was designated as a Ramsar site of international importance in 2024.[2]
The sanctuary has the brackish shallow Kaluveli lake, which is connected to the Bay of Bengal by the brackish Uppukalli creek and the Edayanthittu Estuary.[3]
Fauna[edit | edit source]
It lies in the Central Asian Flyway and hence is an important stopover site for migratory bird species.[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Kazhuveli wetland in Tamil Nadu declared bird sanctuary". Indian Express. 7 December 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ↑ Chaitanya, SV Krishna (15 August 2024). "Two more wetlands added: Tamil Nadu tops Ramsar list with a total of 18 sites". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "India's three more wetlands get global tag of international importance". The Times of India. 14 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
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