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Kantale Tank
| Location | Sri Lanka, Eastern |
| Central coordinates | 80o 59.00' East 8o 22.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, A4i |
| Area | 3,750 ha |
| Altitude | 200 - 300m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus | resident | 2004 | unknown [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Spot-billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis | resident | 2004 | unknown [units unknown] | - | A1, A4i | Near Threatened |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Artificial wetlands | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Rice paddies | - |
| Forest | Dry evergreen forest (tropical) | - |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kantale Tank. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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