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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka Junglefowl Gallus lafayettii | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2 |
| Red-faced Malkoha Phaenicophaeus pyrrhocephalus | VU | resident | 2004 | unknown | A1, A2 |
| Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus | NT | resident | 2004 | unknown | A1 |
| Spot-billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis | NT | resident | 2004 | unknown | A1, A4i |
| Sri Lanka Grey Hornbill Ocyceros gingalensis | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2 |
| Sri Lanka Hanging-parrot Loriculus beryllinus | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2 |
| Brown-capped Babbler Pellorneum fuscocapillus | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Nilgala | Jungle Corridor | - |
| 1954 | Senanayaka Samudra | Sanctuary | 12 |
| 1954 | Gal Oya | National Park | 9 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Dry evergreen forest (tropical) | - |
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Artificial wetlands | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Senanayake Samudraya / Nilgala (Sri Lanka). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/senanayake-samudraya--nilgala-iba-sri-lanka on 22/11/2024.