Kunthur & Kallur Lakes (Yelandur Sector)

IBA Code: IN-KA-21

HABITATS: Freshwater tank

JURISDICTION: Minor Irrigation Dept, Zilla Parishat

IBA CRITERIA:

1. A1 (THREATENED SPECIES/VULNERABLE)

          • Spot Billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis
          • Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga

2. A4i (= 1 BIOGEOGRAPHIC POPULATION)

          • Garganey Anas querquedula
          • Comb Duck Sarkidiornis melanotos
          • Black-tailed Gowit Limosa limosa

3. A4iii (= 20,000 WATERBIRDS)

PROTECTION STATUS: Not officially portected

THREATS AND CONSERVATION ISSUES

POACHING: PERSISTING - People involved in ducks supplying to the royal kitchens of the Mysore Palace, have still not changed their practices.

SPREAD OF WEEDS: PERSISTING

POOR MAINTENANCE OF LAKE: EXISTING AND CONTINUED -Recently laid canals providing irrigation water has led to negligence of lake

EFFLUENT INLET: ADDED -Possibility of mixing effluent discharged from nearby Sugar factory is taking its toll.