Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Wigeon Mareca penelope | LC | winter (2004) | unknown | A4i |
| Black-headed Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus | LC | resident (2004) | unknown | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Gaint's Tank | Sanctuary (IV) | 100 |
| 2012 | Maduroad | Reserved Forest (Ib) | 15 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | Thorn forest (tropical) |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Artificial wetlands |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Giants Tank (Sri Lanka). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/giants-tank-iba-sri-lanka on 23/12/2024.