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Kazhveli Bird Sanctuary

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Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary is one of the newest additions to India's Ramsar sites, further elevating Tamil Nadu's status as a key conservation region. With the inclusion of Kazhuveli and Nanjarayan, Tamil Nadu now has 18 Ramsar sites, the highest number in India, underscoring the state's commitment to wetland conservation.

Key Features

  • Location: Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary is located in Tamil Nadu and houses the second-largest brackish lake in southern India, making it a vital ecological zone.
  • Ramsar Site Designation: Recognized under the Ramsar Convention for its international ecological importance, the sanctuary plays a crucial role in the conservation of migratory birds and wetland ecosystems.

Biodiversity

  • Migratory Birds: The sanctuary serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds, with notable species such as:
  • Black-headed Ibis: Known for its distinctive appearance and migratory patterns.
  • Greater Flamingo: A large migratory bird that uses the sanctuary as a stopover.
  • East Asian-Australasian Flyway: The sanctuary is a significant stopover point along this migratory route, which extends from East Asia to Australasia, allowing many bird species to rest and feed during long migrations.

Ecological Importance

  • Flood Control and Groundwater Recharge: Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary plays a key role in water storage, which helps control floods during heavy rainfall and recharges groundwater, contributing to the stability of the region's water table.
  • Brackish Lake Ecosystem: As one of the largest brackish lakes in southern India, Kazhuveli supports a unique ecosystem, blending both freshwater and saltwater species, and providing a habitat for various flora and fauna.

Conservation Significance

  • Wetland Preservation: The sanctuary’s Ramsar status highlights its importance as a critical wetland ecosystem, promoting efforts to conserve both the biodiversity and the ecological functions of the area.
  • Sustainable Water Management: By acting as a natural reservoir, Kazhuveli helps in water management, particularly in controlling floods and enhancing groundwater recharge, which are crucial for both the local ecosystem and human populations.

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