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Hakgala / Meepilimana
| Location | Sri Lanka, Central |
| Central coordinates | 80o 47.00' East 6o 54.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, A3 |
| Area | 1,195 ha |
| Altitude | 1,700 - 2,200m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (Affiliate)
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka Wood-pigeon Columba torringtoniae | resident | 2004 | unknown [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Sri Lanka Magpie Urocissa ornata | resident | 2004 | unknown [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Sri Lanka Whistling-thrush Myophonus blighi | resident | 2004 | unknown [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Kashmir Flycatcher Ficedula subrubra | winter | 2004 | unknown [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Hill evergreen forest (subtropical) | - |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Hakgala / Meepilimana. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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