Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary

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Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is a protected wetland and important bird habitat in Gujarat, India, renowned for its rich avian diversity and seasonal migratory bird populations.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bird sanctuary
protected area
wetland
conservationStatus protected under Indian wildlife laws
country India
district Jamnagar district NERFINISHED
ecosystem wetland ecosystem
governingBody Forest Department, Government of Gujarat NERFINISHED
habitatType coastal wetland
creeks
freshwater wetland
mangroves
marshes
mudflats
IBAStatus Important Bird Area (IBA) recognized by BirdLife International
knownFor birdwatching
migratory waterbirds
resident bird populations
rich avian diversity
locatedIn western India
managementObjective conservation of wetland habitats
protection of migratory and resident birds
nearestCity Jamnagar NERFINISHED
notableSpecies egrets
flamingos
gulls
herons
pelicans
storks
terns
partOf Central Asian Flyway NERFINISHED
protectionCategory sanctuary under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
RamsarDesignationYear 2022
RamsarSiteNumber 2464
RamsarStatus Ramsar site
recognizedAs Important Bird Area NERFINISHED
region Saurashtra region of Gujarat NERFINISHED
seasonalPattern winter congregation of migratory birds
state Gujarat
supportsSpeciesGroup ducks
geese
migratory shorebirds
raptors
waders
threat habitat degradation in surrounding areas
pollution from nearby human activities
tourismActivity birdwatching tourism
eco-tourism
nature education

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Gujarat Forest Department manages Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary