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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia | LC | resident (2004) | unknown | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Muthurajawela | Sanctuary (IV) | 75 |
| 1996 | Muthurajawella Part I | Sanctuary (IV) | 17 |
| 1996 | Muthurajawella Part II | Sanctuary (IV) | 4 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| 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 27/12/2024.