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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbled Duck Marmaronetta angustirostris | NT | winter | 2004 | present | A1 |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | NT | winter | 2004 | present | A1 |
| Indian Skimmer Rynchops albicollis | EN | passage | 2004 | present | A1 |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga | VU | winter | 2004 | present | A1 |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | VU | winter | 2004 | present | A1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Keti Bunder South | Wildlife Sanctuary | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Keti Bundar North Wildlife Sanctuary (Pakistan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/keti-bundar-north-wildlife-sanctuary-iba-pakistan on 23/11/2024.