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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut-breasted Partridge Arborophila mandellii | NT | resident (2002) | present | A1, A2, A3 |
| Rufous-necked Hornbill Aceros nipalensis | VU | resident (2002) | present | A1, A3 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Khaling | Wildlife Sanctuary (IV) | 86 |
| 1999 | Biological Corridor 6 | Biological Corridor (VI) | 2 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| 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 23/12/2024.