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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garganey Spatula querquedula | LC | winter (2004) | unknown | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | Wirawila - Tissa | Sanctuary (IV) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Artificial wetlands |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Wirawila Tank (Sri Lanka). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/wirawila-tank-iba-sri-lanka on 25/01/2025.