The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2016 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
White-cheeked Partridge Arborophila atrogularis | LC | resident (2015) | present | A3 |
Grey Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron bicalcaratum | LC | resident (2015) | present | A3 |
Rufous-necked Hornbill Aceros nipalensis | VU | resident (2013) | present | A1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Thorangtlang Wildlife Sanctuary (India). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/thorangtlang-wildlife-sanctuary-iba-india on 23/12/2024.