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Chandaka - Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary
| Location | India |
| Central coordinates | 85o 40.20' East 20o 21.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3, A4i |
| Area | 17,579 ha |
| Altitude | 40 - 202m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Bombay Natural History Society
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Openbill Anastomus oscitans | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| White-rumped Vulture Gyps bengalensis | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Critically Endangered |
| Indian Vulture Gyps indicus | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Critically Endangered |
| Pale-capped Pigeon Columba punicea | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandaka | Sanctuary | 17,579 | is identical to site | 17,579 |
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Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Wild Orissa (Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary) | 1997 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Chandaka - Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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