Greater Flamingo Sanctuary

Greater Flamingo Sanctuary Latest News

Recently, concerns have been raised over a proposed wind farm near Greater Flamingo Sanctuary in Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu.

About Greater Flamingo Sanctuary

• Location: It is located in Dhanushkodi in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu.
• It is nestled within the ecologically sensitive Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve.
• The designated area is home to a variety of ecosystems, including mangroves, sand dunes, mudflats, and marshes.
• It is a critical stopover point along the Central Asian Flyway for thousands of migratory wetland birds.
• Fauna: This region supports 128 bird species, including Greater and Lesser Flamingos and provide habitats for marine life, including fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and nesting sea turtles.
• Flora: It features diverse ecosystems and mangrove forests like Avicennia and Rhizophora, which stabilise the coastline.

Key Facts about Greater Flamingo

• It is a large wading bird known for its distinctive pink feathers and unique feeding habits.
• Distribution: Its range spans Africa, western Asia, and southern Europe.
• Habitat: It is usually found in shallow, saline, alkaline wetlands, such as salt lakes, coastal lagoons, intertidal mudflats, and saltworks during the breeding season.
• Conservation Status of Greater Flamingo
  • IUCN: Least concern
  • Wild Life Protection Act: Schedule-II

Source: TH

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