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 |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | VU | non-breeding | 2004 | present | A4i |
| Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula | LC | non-breeding | 2004 | present | A4i |
| Mallard Anas platyrhynchos | LC | non-breeding | 2004 | present | A4i |
| Common Teal Anas crecca | LC | non-breeding | 2004 | present | A4i |
| 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.
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Artificial wetlands, Permanent swamps | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mangla Lake (Pakistan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mangla-lake-iba-pakistan on 22/11/2024.