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 Woodpigeon Columba torringtoniae | VU | resident | 2004 | unknown | A1, A2, A3 |
| Green-billed Coucal Centropus chlororhynchos | VU | resident | 2004 | unknown | A1, A2, A3 |
| Chestnut-backed Owlet Glaucidium castanotum | NT | resident | 2000 | present | A2, A3 |
| Yellow-fronted Barbet Psilopogon flavifrons | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2, A3 |
| Sri Lanka Warbler Elaphrornis palliseri | NT | resident | 2000 | present | A2, A3 |
| Yellow-eared Bulbul Pycnonotus penicillatus | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2, A3 |
| Sri Lanka White-eye Zosterops ceylonensis | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2, A3 |
| Brown-capped Babbler Pellorneum fuscocapillus | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2, A3 |
| Ashy-fronted Babbler Argya cinereifrons | VU | resident | 2004 | unknown | A1, A2, A3 |
| Dull-blue Flycatcher Eumyias sordidus | NT | resident | 2000 | present | A2, A3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Tangamale | Sanctuary | 28 |
| 1938 | Thanga-Malley | Sanctuary | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Hill evergreen forest (subtropical) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tangamalai (Sri Lanka). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tangamalai-iba-sri-lanka on 22/11/2024.