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Anaiwilundawa complex
| Location | Sri Lanka, North-Western |
| Central coordinates | 79o 49.00' East 7o 42.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii |
| Area | 1,397 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 10m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spot-billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis | resident | 2004 | unknown [units unknown] | - | A1, A4i | Near Threatened |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | 2004 | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annaiwilundawa Tanks Sanctuary | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 1,397 | is identical to site | 1,397 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Artificial wetlands | - |
| Forest | Thorn forest (tropical) | - |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Anaiwilundawa complex. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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