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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | VU | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | winter (2004) | present | A4i |
| Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula | LC | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Garganey Spatula querquedula | LC | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Gadwall Mareca strepera | LC | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | LC | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Common Teal Anas crecca | LC | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Indian Skimmer Rynchops albicollis | EN | winter (2004) | present | A1 |
| White-rumped Vulture Gyps bengalensis | CR | non-breeding (2004) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Nagarbari-Mohonganj | Dolphine Sanctuary (VI) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Jamuna-Brahmaputra river (Bangladesh). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/jamuna-brahmaputra-river-iba-bangladesh on 23/12/2024.