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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia | LC | resident | 2004 | unknown | A4i |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Muthurajawela | Sanctuary | 75 |
| 1996 | Muthurajawella Part II | Sanctuary | 4 |
| 1996 | Muthurajawella Part I | Sanctuary | 17 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mangrove forest (tropical) | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Salt marshes | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Muturajawela (Sri Lanka). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/muturajawela-iba-sri-lanka on 23/11/2024.