Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
HABITATS: Riverine Vegetation
JURISDICTION: Forest Department, Wildlife Sanctuary since July 1940
IBA CRITERIA:
- A1 (Threatened Species/Vulnerable)
- Darter Anhinga Melanogaster
- Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala
- Oriental White Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalas
- Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga
- Spot billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis
- A4i (≥ 1 Biogeographic population)
- Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala
PROTECTION STATUS: Officially and practically protected
THREATS AND CONSERVATION ISSUES
THREATS AND CONSERVATION ISSUES
FLOODS: Once /twice a year
POLLUTION: Persisting (Overrun of Fertilizers and pesticides)
TOURISM: Persisting
INTENSIVE PHOTOGRAPHY: Added