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Horton plains / Ohiya / Pattipola-Ambewela
| Location | Sri Lanka, Central |
| Central coordinates | 80o 48.00' East 6o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, A3 |
| Area | 6,409 ha |
| Altitude | 600 - 2,400m |
| 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 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton Plains | National Park | 3,160 | protected area contained by site | 3,160 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Hill evergreen forest (subtropical) | - |
| Grassland | - |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Horton plains / Ohiya / Pattipola-Ambewela. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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