Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2004 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka Junglefowl Gallus lafayettii | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2 |
| Spot-billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis | NT | resident | 2004 | unknown | A1, A4i |
| Brown-capped Babbler Pellorneum fuscocapillus | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | unknown | 2004 | min 20,000 individuals | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2004) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Anawilundawa | Sanctuary | 88 |
| 2001 | Annaiwilundawa Tanks Sanctuary | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Thorn forest (tropical) | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Artificial wetlands | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Anaiwilundawa complex (Sri Lanka). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/anaiwilundawa-complex-iba-sri-lanka on 22/11/2024.