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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut-breasted Partridge Arborophila mandellii | NT | resident | 2002 | present | A1, A2, A3 |
| Rufous-necked Hornbill Aceros nipalensis | VU | resident | 2002 | present | A1, A3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Khaling | Wildlife Sanctuary | 86 |
| 1999 | Biological Corridor 6 | Biological Corridor | 2 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Montane broadleaf evergreen forest (mont temp), Semi-evergreen rain forest (tropical), Hill evergreen forest (subtropical) | - |
| Grassland | Edaphic grassland | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Khaling / Neoli Wildlife Sanctuary (Bhutan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/khaling--neoli-wildlife-sanctuary-iba-bhutan on 22/11/2024.