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HABITATS: Freshwater swamp, Tropical secondary scrub
JURISDICTION: Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens, Zoo Authority of Karnataka
IBA CRITERIA:
- A1 (Threatened species/Vulnerable)
Darter Anhinga melanogaster
Painted Stork Mycterial leucocephala
Oriental White Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalas
Spot billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis
- A4i (= 1 Biogeographic population)
Painted Stork Mycterial leucocephala
PROTECTION STATUS: Officially protected
THREATS AND CONSERVATION ISSUES
THREATS AND CONSERVATION ISSUES
LOSS OF CATCHMENT AREA: PERSISTING - All inflow channels could be cleared due to haphazard growth of city
SEWAGE WATER INFLOW: PERSISTING -Could not be stopped completely
TOURISM: Increased tourism related activities has kept ducks away from tank during day time
CLEARING HERBS & SHRUBS REGULARLY: In order to keep the area neat and clean, shrubs and herbs are cleared regularly, thus depriving butterfly and warblers their habitat
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