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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbled Duck Marmaronetta angustirostris | NT | winter (2004) | present | A1 |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | VU | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Northern Shoveler Spatula clypeata | LC | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | LC | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Common Teal Anas crecca | LC | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia | LC | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga | VU | winter (2004) | present | A1 |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | VU | winter (2004) | present | A1 |
| Pallas's Fish-eagle Haliaeetus leucoryphus | EN | resident (2004) | present | A1 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | unknown (2004) | min 20,000 birds | A4iii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | Thorn forest (tropical) |
| Shrubland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Pugri Lake (Pakistan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/pugri-lake-iba-pakistan on 23/12/2024.