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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Eurasian Wigeon Mareca penelope | LC | winter (2004) | present | A4i |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | LC | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Common Teal Anas crecca | LC | winter (2004) | present | A4i |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | - | Secondary grassland |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Artificial wetlands; Intertidal mud, sand or salt flats |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Muhuri Dam (Bangladesh). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/muhuri-dam-iba-bangladesh on 23/12/2024.