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Sambhar Lake
| Location | India |
| Central coordinates | 75o 4.00' East 26o 57.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii |
| Area | 19,000 ha |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
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Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| White-rumped Vulture Gyps bengalensis | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Critically Endangered |
| Indian Vulture Gyps indicus | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Critically Endangered |
| White-naped Tit Parus nuchalis | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sambhar Lake | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 24,000 | unknown | 0 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Sambhar Lake. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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