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You are here: Home / Environmental science / Environmental Education and Policy / List of Important bird areas in India – updated

List of Important bird areas in India – updated

March 14, 2020 by Vijay Choudhary Leave a Comment

List of Important bird areas in India – updated. How many Important bird areas in India. total number of Important bird areas in India is 467. These areas provide suitable conditions to birds. 
The IBA Programme of Birdlife International aims to identify, monitor and protect a global network of IBAs for conservation of the world’s birds and associated biodiversity.
The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS; www.bnhs.org) and Birdlife International have identified 467 IBAs in India (Islam and Rahmani, 2004). BNHS has also prepared a list of 96 new/potential sites which can be designated as IBAs in the future. Name of area, PA status, IBA criteria and final code is given below…….

Important Bird Areas (IBAs)

Birds are excellent indicators of ecosystem health. The IBA Programme of Birdlife International aims to identify, monitor and protect a global network of IBAs for conservation of the world’s birds and associated biodiversity. The IBAs serve as conservation areas for protection of birds at the global, regional or sub-regional level. According to Birdlife International, designation of IBAs is based on standardized criteria, namely (i) hold significant numbers of one or more globally threatened bird species, (ii) be one of a set of sites that together hold a suite of restricted-range species or biome-restricted species and (iii) have exceptionally large numbers of migratory or congregator birds.

The IBAs contain a range of habitats, such as wetlands, mudflats, microhabitats in biodiversity hotspots, grasslands and scrublands, making them excellent indicators of biodiversity richness (India’s 5th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity, 2014). The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS; www.bnhs.org) and Birdlife International have identified 467 IBAs in India (Islam and Rahmani, 2004). Forty percent of these IBAs fall outside the PA network and thus form an important tool for landscape-level conservation planning. BNHS has also prepared a list of 96 new/potential sites which can be designated as IBAs in the future.

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List of Important bird areas in India. Name of area, PA status, IBA criteria and final code is as follows…….
S.No. 

Site Name

PA StatusIBA CriteriaFinal Code
1Adichunchunagiri Wildlife SanctuaryA1, A2IN178
2Alniya DamA1, A4iiiIN058
3Amarambalam Reserved Forest – NilamburA1, A2, A3IN232
4Amchang HillsA1IN366
5Ango or Anko HillsA1, A2IN430
6Anshi National ParkNPA1, A2, A3IN179
7Arabhithittu Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN213
8Aralam Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN233
9Asan BarrageCons. RA1, A4iIN098
10Askot Wildlife Sanctuary and Goriganga BasinWLSA1, A2IN099
11Austin StraitA1, A2IN447
12Avalanche (Nilgiri)A1, A2, A3IN256
13Bagdarrah Closed AreaA1, A3IN081
14Bahour LakeA4i, A4iiiIN290
15Bakhira Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iiiIN112
16Baliapannium IslandsA4i
17Balpakram ComplexA1, A2, A4iIN412
18Bandhavgarh National ParkNPA1, A3IN137
19Bandipur National ParkNPA1, A2, A3IN180
20Bandli Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN022
21Bannerghatta National ParkNPA1, A2, A3IN181
22Banni Grassland and ChhariDhandA1, A4i, A4iiiIN082
23Barail RangeA1, A2, A3IN367
24Barangtang – Rafters CreekA1, A2IN448
25Bardha DamA1, A3, A4iIN059
26Barna ReservoirA1, A4iiiIN138
27Barnadi Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN368
28Barnawapara Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A3IN306
29Barsey Rhododendron SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN327
30Basai wetlandsA1, A4i, A4iiiIN052
31BauwwaBeelA1IN369
32Behali Reserve ForestA1, A3IN370
33Berijam (Kodaikanal)A1, A2IN257
34Bhadra Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN182
35BhagwanMahavir Wildlife Sanctuary (including Molem)WLSA1, A2, A3IN174
36Bhal areaA1IN083
37BhashkarparaA1, A4iii
38Bherjan-Borajan-Podumoni Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN371
39Bhimashankar Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN154
40Bhimgad ForestsA1, A2, A3IN183
41Bhindawas Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN053
42Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and National ParkWLS/NPA1, A4iIN310
43Bhoj wetlandA1, A4i, A4iiiIN139
44Big Tank (PeriaKanmai) and SakkarakotaiKanmaiA1, A4iiiIN258
45BiligiriRangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary and HillsWLSA1, A2, A3IN184
46Binog Sanctuary – Bhadraj – JharipaniWLSA1, A2IN100
47Binsar Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA3IN101
48Bison Swamp (Nilgiri)A1, A2IN259
49Blue Mountain (Phawngpui) National ParkNPA1, A2IN441
50Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird SanctuaryWLSA1IN372
51Bordoloni – SamporaA1, A2, A4iIN373
52Bori Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A3IN140
53Brahmagiri Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN185
54Bunning Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN431
55Burnt Island (Bandra) Vengurla RocksA4iiiIN155
56Buxa Tiger Reserve (National Park)NPA1, A2IN317
57Cairn Hill Reserve Forest (Nilgiri)A1, A2IN260
58Car NicobarA1, A2IN449
59Carambolim WetlandsA1, A2, A4i, A4iiiIN175
60Cauvery Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN186
61Chaglagaum – Denning – WalongA1, A2IN338
62Chail Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN023
63Chainpur and HanspuriA1, A2IN450
64Chakrashila ComplexA1, A4i, A4iiiIN374
65Chandaka – Dampara Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A3, A4iIN311
66Chandubi Lake and adjoining areasA1IN375
67CharaklaSaltworksA1, A4iiiIN084
68Chaurs of North BiharA4iiiIN292
69Chayang Tajo – Khenewa – LadaA1, A2IN339
70Cherapunjee: cliffs, gorges and sacred grovesA1, A2, A3IN420
71Chimmony Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN234
72Chinnar Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN235
73Chitragudi and Kanjirankulam Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iIN261
74Churdhar Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA3IN024
75Chushul marshesA1IN001
76Corbett Tiger ReserveWLS/NPA1IN102
77Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and Godavari estuaryWLSA1, A4iiiIN215
78Cotigao Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN176
79D’Ering Memorial Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A4iIN340
80Dachigam National ParkNPA1, A2, A3IN002
81Dampa Tiger ReserveWLS/NPA2IN442
82Danapur cantonment areaA1, A4iIN293
83Dandeli Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN187
84Daranghati Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN025
85DeeporBeel Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iiiIN379
86Dehra Gali (DKG) forestA1, A2IN003
87DeobaliJalah, Sialmari, Haibargaon, Khutikatia (Nagaon)A1, A4iIN376
88Desert National ParkNPA1, A3IN060
89Dhansiri Reserve ForestA1, A4iIN377
90Dhauludhar Wildlife Sanctuary and McLeod GunjWLSA1, A2IN026
91Dibang Reserve Forest and adjacent areasA1, A2IN341
92Dibang Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN342
93Dibru – Saikhowa ComplexA1, A2IN378
94Dichu Reserve ForestA1, A2IN343
95DihailaJheel and other wetlandsA1, A4i, A4iiiIN141
96Diyatra Closed AreaA1IN061
97Dombang Valley – Lachung – Lema – TsungthangA1, A2, A3IN328
98Dudhwa National ParkNPA1, A3, A4iIN113
99Dum Duma, Dangori and Kumsong Reserve ForestsA1IN380
100Dzuku ValleyA1, A2IN432
101Eaglenest and Sessa SanctuariesWLSA1, A2IN344
102East and North KarbiAnglong Wildlife SanctuariesWLSA1IN381
103Eravikulam National ParkNPA1, A2, A3IN236
104Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary and Saramati areaWLSA1, A2IN421
105FambongLho Wildlife Sanctuary – Himalayan Zoological Park – Ratey Chu Reserve ForestWLSA1, A2, A3IN329
106Farakka Barrage and adjoining areaA1, A4i, A4iiiIN318
107Flamingo CityA1, A4iiiIN085
108GamgulSiahbehi Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN027
109Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary and reservoirWLSA4iiiIN142
110Gangapur Dam and grasslandsA1, A4i, A4iiiIN156
111Gangotri National ParkNPA1, A2IN111
112Garampani, Nambor and DoigrungA1IN382
113GawanaArain, Mangaliyawas, Ramsar, Goyal, Ratakot, BadarA1IN062
114Gharana Wetland ReserveA4iiiIN021
115Ghatigaon Bustard SanctuaryWLSA1IN143
116Gibbon (Hollongapar) SanctuaryWLSA1IN383
117Gir National Park and Wildlife SanctuaryNP/WLSA1IN086
118Gobind Sagar and Naina Devi Wildlife SanctuariesWLSA1IN028
119GogabilPakshiVihar, BagharBeel and BaldiaChaurA1, A4iiiIN294
120Gomarda Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A3IN307
121Gorumara National ParkNPA1, A2IN319
122Governor’s Shola (Nilgiri)A1, A2IN262
123Govind National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, Sandra, Kotinad and Singtur ranges (Tons forest division)WLS/NPA1, A2IN103
124Grass HillsA1, A2IN263
125Great Himalayan National ParkNPA1, A2IN029
126Great Nicobar, Little NicobarA1, A2IN451
127Gudavi Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A4iIN188
128Gulf of Mannar Marine National ParkNPA1, A4iiiIN264
129Gulmarg Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN004
130Gumti Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iIN439
131HabangA4iiIN384
132HaigamRakh (marshes)A1, A4iiiIN005
133Halali ReservoirA1, A4iiiIN144
134Hampi and Daroji Bear SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN189
135Hanle Plains (Hanle River marshes)A1IN006
136Harike Lake Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A4i, A4iiiIN049
137Hastinapur Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN114
138Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary and North Karanpur ValleyWLSA1IN303
139Hemis National ParkNPA3IN007
140Hirapora Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN008
141HokarsarA1, A4iiiIN009
142Horsley HillsA1, A2IN216
143Idukki Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN237
144Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National ParkWLS/NPA1, A2, A3IN265
145Indravati National Park and Tiger ReserveNP/WLSA1, A3IN308
146Innerline, Katakal and Barak Reserve ForestsA1IN385
147INS – Shivaji and adjoining areas, LonavlaA1, A2, A3IN157
148Intaki National ParkNPA1, A3IN422
149Interview Island Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN452
150Itanagar Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN345
151Jaikwadi Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN158
152Jaisamand Lake and Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN063
153Jaldapara Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN320
154Jamjing and SengajanA1IN386
155Jarawa Reserve (Middle Andaman and South Andaman)A1, A2IN453
156JatingaA1, A2, A4ivIN387
157Jawaharlal Nehru Bustard SanctuaryWLSA1IN159
158JengdiaBeel and SatgaonA1IN388
159Jhanjimukh – KokilamukhA1, A4iIN389
160Jiri – Makru Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN433
161Jogimatti Reserve ForestA1, A2IN190
162Kadakachang (Katakatchang)A1, A2IN454
163Kailam Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN434
164Kais Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN030
165Kaj Lake (PipalavaBandharo)A1, A4i, A4iiiIN087
166Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger ReserveNPA1, A2IN266
167KalatopKhajjiar Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN031
168Kalesar Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A3IN054
169Kaliveli Tank and

Yeduyanthittu estuary

A1, A4i, A4iiiIN267
170Kanawar Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN032
171Kane Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN346
172Kanha National ParkNPA1IN145
173Kanjli LakeA1, A4i, A4iiiIN050
174Karaivetti Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN268
175Karanji TankA1, A4iIN191
176Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

and Girijapur Barrage

WLSA1IN115
177KattampallyA1IN238
178Kaundinya Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN217
179Kawar (Kabar) Lake Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iiiIN295
180Kaziranga National ParkNPA1, A2, A4i, A4iiiIN390
181Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary

and surrounding Reserve Forests

WLSA1, A2, A3IN104
182Kemmangundi and Bababudan HillsA1, A2, A3IN192
183Kemphole Reserve ForestA2, A3IN193
184Keoladeo National Park and AjanBandeNPA1, A4iiiIN064
185Khangchendzonga National Park

and Biosphere Reserve

NP/BRA1, A2, A3IN330
186KhichanA1, A4iIN065
187Khijadiya Lake and Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN088
188Khonoma Nature Conservation

and Tragopan Sanctuary

WLSA1, A2IN423
189Kibber Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA3IN033
190Kishanpur Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN116
191Kistwar National ParkNPA1, A2, A3IN010
192KokkareBellurA1, A4iIN194
193Kole WetlandA1, A4i, A4iiiIN239
194Kolleru Lake Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN218
195Koloriang – Sarli – Damin areaA1, A2IN347
196Konni Reserve ForestA1, A2IN240
197Kottiyoor Reserve ForestA1, A2, A3IN241
198Koyna Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN160
199Krishnarajasagar ReservoirA1, A4i, A4iiiIN195
200KuarbariDalaniA1IN391
201Kudaiyya marshlandA1, A4iiiIN117
202Kudremukh National ParkNPA1, A2, A3IN196
203Kugti Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN034
204Kukkarahalli TankA1, A3IN197
205Kulahupuzha Reserved ForestA1, A2IN242
206Kulik (Raiganj) Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN321
207KullurSandai ReservoirA1IN271
208Kumbalgarh Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN066
209Kunthangulam Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iIN269
210Kunthur – Kallur LakesA1, A4i, A4iiiIN198
211KurraJheelA1, A4iiiIN118
212Kurseala River Course and

Diyara Floodplain

A4iiiIN296
213KusheshwarsthanA1IN297
214Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary –

Tsomgo – Tamze – Chola Complex

A1, A2, A3IN331
215Lachipora Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN011
216Lagga – Bagga Reserve ForestA1IN119
217Lakh-Bahosi Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iiiIN120
218Landfall Island Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN455
219Langting-Mupa Reserve ForestA1IN392
220Laokhowa and Burhachapori SanctuariesWLSA1, A2IN393
221Lava – Neora Valley National ParkNPA1, A2, A3IN322
222Lengteng Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN443
223Lhonak ValleyA1, A2, A3IN332
224Limbar Valley Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN012
225Lingambudhi Lake and environsA1, A4i, A4iiiIN199
226LippaAsrang Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA3IN035
227Little AndamanA1, A2IN456
228Loktak Lake and KeibulLamjao National ParkNPA1, A4iiiIN435
229Longwood Shola – KothagiriA1, A2IN270
230Lowland forests of South Sikkim

(Melli-Baguwa-Kitam,

Jorethang-Namchi, Sombarey)

A1, A2, A3IN333
231Lumding – Marat LongriA1IN394
232Madhav National ParkNPA1IN146
233Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary – Tendong Reserve ForestWLSA1, A2, A3IN334
234Magadi and Shetikere WetlandsA4iiiIN200
235MaguThingbuA1, A2, A3IN348
236Mahananda Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN323
237Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park

(Wandoor National Park)

NPA1, A2IN457
238Mahul – Sewree CreekA1, A4i, A4iiiIN161
239Majathal Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN036
240MajuliA1, A2, A4iiiIN395
241Manabum and Tengapani Reserve ForestsA1IN349
242Manali Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN037
243Manas National ParkNPA1, A2IN396
244Mangal JodiA1, A4i, A4iiiIN313
245Manjira Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN219
246Marine National Park and

Wildlife Sanctuary

NP/WLSA1, A4iii, A4ivIN089
247Mawphlang Sacred GroveA1, A2IN413
248Mechuka – Monigong – JorggingA1, A2IN350
249Mehao Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN351
250Melghat Tiger ReserveA1, A2, A3IN162
251Melkote Temple Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN201
252Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and areaWLSA1, A2, A3IN177
253MirgundJheel and ReserveA1, A4iIN013
254MokamaTaal (Barah) WetlandsA1, A4i, A4iiiIN298
255Mouling National ParkNPA1, A2IN352
256Mount Abu Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN067
257Mount Diavalo and Cuthbert BayA1, A2IN458
258Mount Harriet National ParkNPA1, A2IN459
259Mount PaonaA1, A2IN424
260Mount ZanibuA1, A2IN425
261Mount ZiphuA1, A2IN426
262Mudumalai National ParkNPA1, A2, A3IN272
263Mukurthi National Park (Nilgiris)NPA1, A2IN273
264Murlen National ParkNPA1, A2IN444
265MuthukuzhiA1, A2IN289
266Nacho – Limeking – Taksing – MajhaA1, A2IN353
267NaduvattamA1, A2IN274
268Nafra – Lada areaA1, A2IN354
269Nagarhole National ParkNPA1, A2, A3IN202
270Nagi Dam and Nakti Dam

Bird Sanctuary

WLSA4i, A4iiiIN299
271Nagzira Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN163
272Nalabana Bird Sanctuary

(Chilika Lake)

WLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN312
273Naliya Grassland

(Lala Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary)

WLSA1IN091
274Nalsarovar Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iii, A4ivIN090
275Namdapha – KamlangNPA1, A2IN355
276Nameri National ParkNPA1, A2IN397
277Namsangmukh – BorduriaA1, A2IN356
278Nanda Devi Biosphere ReserveBRA1, A2IN105
279Nandi HillsA1, A2, A3IN203
280NandurMadhmeshwar Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN164
281Narasambudhi LakeA1, A4iIN204
282Narcondam Island Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN460
283Nargu Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA3IN038
284NaroraA1, A4iiiIN121
285National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary (Agra/Etawah)WLSA1, A4iiiIN122
286National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary

(Bundi/Kota)

WLSA1, A4iiiIN068
287Navegaon National ParkNPA1, A3IN165
288Nawabganj Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iiiIN123
289Naya Bandh Wetland ComplexA1IN324
290Nelapattu Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iIN221
291Nelliyampathy (Nemmara Division)A1, A2IN243
292New Forest CampusA3IN106
293Neyyar Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN244
294Ngengpui Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA3IN445
295Nokrek National ParkNPA1, A2, A3IN414
296Nongkhyllem Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN415
297Norpuh Reserve ForestsA1, A2IN416
298North and South SentinelA1, A2IN461
299North Reef Island Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN462
300Okhla Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iiiIN057
301Orang National ParkNPA1, A4iiIN398
302Ousteri LakeA4i, A4iiiIN291
303Overa-Aru Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN014
304Ozar and adjoining grasslandA1IN166
305Pabho Reserve ForestA1, A2IN399
306Pabitora Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A4iiiIN400
307Pakhal Lake Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA3, A4iiiIN222
308Pakhui or

Pakke Wildlife Sanctuary

WLSA1, A2IN357
309PalakDilA1, A3IN446
310Palamau Tiger ReserveNP/WLSA1, A3IN304
311Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary –

Zuluk – Bedang Tso – Natula Complex

WLSA1, A2, A3IN335
312Pangong TsoA1, A3IN015
313Pani-Dihing Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A4iiiIN401
314Panna National ParkNPA1IN147
315Papum Reserve ForestA1IN358
316Parambikulam Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN245
317ParvatiAranga Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iiiIN124
318Patna Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN125
319Peechi – Vazhani Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN246
320Pench Tiger ReserveNP/WLSA1IN148
321Peppara Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN247
322Periyar Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN248
323Pfutsero-ChizamiA1, A2IN427
324Phulwari Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN069
325Pin Valley National ParkNPA3IN039
326Pitti IslandWLSA4iiiIN231
327Pocharam Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A3IN223
328Point Calimere Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN275
329Pong Dam Lake Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iiiIN040
330Poomparai and KukkalA1, A2IN276
331Pulicat LakeA1, A4iiiIN224
332Puliebadze-Dzukou-ZapfuA1, A2IN428
333Pushpagiri Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN205
334Pyagpur and SitadwarJheelA1, A4iiiIN126
335Radhanagari Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN167
336Rajaji National ParkNPA1IN107
337Rajiv Ghandi Wildlife Sanctuary

(Nagarjunasagar –

Srisailam Tiger Reserve)

WLSA1IN220
338Ramanagara Reserve ForestA1, A2IN206
339Ramnagar Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN016
340Rampura GrasslandA1IN092
341Ramsagar LakeA1, A4iiiIN070
342Ranebennur Blackbuck SanctuaryWLSA1IN207
343Rangananthittu Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iIN208
344Rangawa ReservoirA4iiiIN149
345Rani Jhansi Marine National ParkNPA1, A2IN463
346Ranni Reserve ForestA1, A2, A3IN249
347Ranthambore National Park and

Tiger Reserve

NPA1, A3IN071
348Ratapani Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iiiIN150
349Reservoirs of Chota Nagpur PlateauA4iiiIN300
350RiatKhwan – Umiam LakeA1, A2IN417
351Ripu and Chirang Reserve ForestsA1, A2IN402
352Rollapadu Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iiIN225
353Ropar LakeA4iiiIN051
354RupiBhaba Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN041
355Saddle Peak National ParkNPA1, A2IN464
356SailanaKharmor SanctuaryWLSA1IN151
357SaipungA3IN418
358Sajjangarh Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A3IN072
359Saltpans of BhavnagarA1, A4iiiIN093
360Saman Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN127
361Samaspur Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iiiIN128
362Sambhar LakeA1, A4i, A4iiiIN073
363Sandi Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN129
364Sangla (RakshamChitkul)

Wildlife Sanctuary

WLSA1, A2IN042
365Sangti ValleyA1, A2IN359
366Sanjay Gandhi National ParkNPA1, A2, A3IN168
367Sarah Valley, Lower DharamshalaA1, A3IN043
368Sardarpur Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN152
369Sareri BandhA1, A4iiiIN074
370Sariska Tiger ReserveNP/WLSA1IN075
371SarsaiNawar LakeA1, A4iiiIN130
372Satkosia Gorge Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A3IN314
373Satoi RangeA1, A2IN429
374Sauj LakeA1, A4i, A4iiiIN131
375Sechu Tuan Nala

Wildlife Sanctuary

WLSA1, A2, A3IN044
376Sei Dam reservoir and

surrounding environs

A1IN076
377Shallabugh Conservation ReserveCons.RA4iiiIN017
378Sharavathi Valley Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN209
379SheikhaJheelA1, A4i, A4iiiIN132
380Shendurney Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN250
381Shergaon, Mandla – Phudung

and Kalaktang

A1, A2IN360
382Shettihalli Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A3IN214
383Shikari Devi Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN045
384Shimla Water Catchment

Wildlife Sanctuary

WLSA1, A2, A3IN046
385Shiroi Community ForestA1, A2IN436
386Shola around KodaikanalA1, A2IN277
387Sibsagar TanksA1, A4iIN403
388Silent Valley National ParkNPA1, A2, A3IN251
389Simlipal National ParkNPA1, A3IN315
390Singhalila National ParkNPA1, A2IN325
391Sitamata Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A3IN077
392Sohagibarwa Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN133
393Soheldev Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN134
394Someshwara Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN210
395Son BeelA1IN404
396Sonai-Rupai Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN405
397Sonanadi Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN108
398Sonkhaliya Closed AreaA1IN078
399Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN226
400Sri Penusila Narasimha

Wildlife Sanctuary

WLSA1, A2IN227
401Sri Venkateswara Wildlife Sanctuary and National ParkWLS/NPA1, A2IN228
402Srivilliputhur Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN278
403SubansiriA1, A2, A3IN406
404SuchindramTherur, VembanoorA1, A4iIN279
405Sulekere LakeA1, A4i, A4iiiIN211
406Sultanpur National ParkNPA1, A4i, A4iiiIN055
407Sunabeda Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A3IN316
408Sundarbans Biosphere Reserve

(National Park)

NP/BRA1IN326
409Sur Sarovar Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iiiIN135
410Surha Tal Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iiiIN136
411Tadoba National Park and

Andhari Tiger Reserve

NP/WLSA1, A3IN169
412Tal Chhapar Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN079
413Talakaveri Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN212
414Taley Valley Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2IN361
415Taloda Reserve ForestA1, A2IN170
416Talra Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN047
417Tamaranga – Dalani – Bhairab ComplexA1, A4iiiIN407
418Tansa Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A3IN171
419TelineelapuramA1IN229
420ThaisholaA1, A2, A3IN280
421Thane CreekA1, A4iiIN172
422Thattekkad Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN252
423The Chapories of Lohit ReserveA1, A2, A4iIN362
424Thol Lake Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A4i, A4iiiIN094
425Thungri – Chaglang –

Poshingla Maji, Basti and

Liak area

A1, A2IN363
426Tillangchong, Camorta,

Katchal, Nancowry and Trinkat

A1, A2IN465
427Tirap – BurhidihingA1, A3IN408
428Tirthan Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN048
429Tirunelveli Reserve ForestA1, A2, A3IN281
430Toranmal Reserve ForestA1, A2IN173
431Trishna Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA3IN440
432Tso Kar BasinA1IN018
433Tso Lhamo Plateau – Lashar –

Sebu La – Yumesamdong Complex

A1, A2, A3IN336
434Tso Morari Lake and adjacent marshesA1, A4iIN019
435Udaipur Lakes ComplexA1, A4iIN080
436Udanti and Sitanadi

Wildlife Sanctuaries

WLSA1, A3IN309
437Udhuwa Lake Bird SanctuaryWLSA1IN305
438UppalapaduA1, A4i, A4iiiIN230
439Upper Dihing (East) ComplexA1, A2IN409
440Upper Dihing (West) ComplexA1, A2IN410
441Upper Pindar Catchment in

East Almora Forest Division

A1, A2, A3IN109
442Upper ShillongA1, A2IN419
443UrpodBeelA1, A4iiiIN411
444Vaduvoor Lake Bird SanctuaryWLSA1IN283
445Valley of Flowers National ParkNPA1IN110
446Valmiki Tiger Reserve and Saraiyaman LakeNP/WLSA1, A3IN301
447Vandivoor and

Kunnathur Tanks (Madurai)

A1IN282
448Vazhachal Forest DivisionA1, A2, A3IN253
449Vedanthangal and

Karikili Bird Sanctuary

WLSA1, A4iiiIN284
450Veeranam LakeA1, A4i, A4iiiIN285
451Velavadar National ParkNPA1, A4iiIN095
452Vembanad LakeA4i, A4iiiIN254
453Vettangudi Bird SanctuaryWLSA1, A4iIN286
454Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin SanctuaryWLSA1IN302
455Watrap Periakulam and VirakasamuthrakulamA1, A4i, A4iiiIN287
456Wellington ReservoirA1, A4iiiIN288
457Wetlands of KhedaA1IN096
458Wetlands of Yamuna RiverA4iiiIN056
459Wild Ass Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A3, A4i, A4iiiIN097
460Wular Lake and associated marshesA1, A4iiiIN020
461Wynaad Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1, A2, A3IN255
462Yangoupokpi – Lokchao Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN437
463Yardi – RabeSupse Wildlife SanctuaryWLSA1IN364
464Yeshwantsagar ReservoirA1, A4iIN153
465Yumthang – Shingba Rhododendron

Wildlife Sanctuary

WLSA1, A2, A3IN337
466Zeilad Lake SanctuaryWLSA1IN438
467Zemithang – NelyaA1, A2IN365
BR – Biosphere Reserve
Cons. R – Conservation Reserve
NP – National Park
WLS – Wildlife Sanctuary

Source – Birdlife International and Bombay Natural History Society

List of Potential Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in India

S.No. 

Site Name

StatePotential or New IBAs Codes
1Papikonda National ParkAndhra PradeshIN-AP-17
2WalongArunachal PradeshIN-AR-33
3SessaArunachal PradeshIN-AR-32
4Kamlang (Split from Namdapha)Arunachal PradeshIN-AR-29
5Mandla – PhudungArunachal PradeshIN-AR-30
6Moriganj-Jorging-TutingArunachal PradeshIN-AR-31
7Barail Wildlife SanctuaryAssamIN-AS-47
8BauwwaBeelAssamIN-AS-04
9Kathakal (Western) &Katakhal Reserve ForestAssamIN-AS-50
10Manas RFAssamIN-AS-53
11Chirang RFAssamIN-AS-48
12DadaraAssamIN-AS-49
13KrungmingAssamIN-AS-51
14MagoriMotapangbeelsAssamIN-AS-52
15Marat-LongriAssamIN-AS-54
16SareswarBeelAssamIN-AS-55
17Udaipur-SarsaiMan LakeBiharIN-BR-17
18JehanabadBiharIN-BR-12
19kachhudah LakeBiharIN-BR-13
20KajraDhar and Raniganj PFBiharIN-BR-14
21Achanakmar TRChhattisgarhIN-CT-05
22Ghasidas Tiger ReserveChhattisgarhIN-CT-06
23BondlaGoaIN-GA-05
24NavelimGoaIN-GA-06
25NetravaliGoaIN-GA-07
26Lambri ForestHimachal PradeshIN-HP-30
27Inderkilla NPHimachal PradeshIN-HP-28
28Khirganga NPHimachal PradeshIN-HP-29
29Naina Devi CRHimachal PradeshIN-HP-31
30Simbalbara NPHimachal PradeshIN-HP-32
31DighalHaryanaIN-HR-06
32Aharbal – Kausarnag ForestsJammu & KashmirIN-JK-22
33Gurez ValleyJammu & KashmirIN-JK-23
34Kanji WLSJammu & KashmirIN-JK-24
35Rangdum WetlandsJammu & KashmirIN-JK-25
36Sheshera Reserve ForestJammu & KashmirIN-JK-26
37Shikargarh Conservation Reserve TralJammu & KashmirIN-JK-27
38Suru ValleyJammu & KashmirIN-JK-28
39Dalma WLSJharkhandIN-JH-04
40North Karanpura ValleyJharkhandIN-JH-06
41Tilaya DamJharkhandIN-JH-07
42TopchanchiJhil WLSJharkhandIN-JH-08
43Hesaraghatta LakeKarnatakaIN-KA-38
44Hoskote LakeKarnatakaIN-KA-39
45ThippagondanaHalli ReservoirKarnatakaIN-KA-40
46TungabhadraKarnatakaIN-KA-41
47AchenkovilKeralaIN-KL-25
48Anamudi Shola NPKeralaIN-KL-26
49Camel Hump MountainKeralaIN-KL-27
50KurinjimalaKeralaIN-KL-28
51MalayatturKeralaIN-KL-29
52Mankulam RFKeralaIN-KL-30
53Mathikettan Shola N.PKeralaIN-KL-31
54MuthikulamSiruvaniKeralaIN-KL-32
55Pompadum SholaKeralaIN-KL-33
56Beliyapani IslandLakshadweepIN-LD-02
57Amboli-Tilari Reserve ForestMaharashtraIN-MH-21
58Chandoli NPMaharashtraIN-MH-22
59Hatnur DamMaharashtraIN-MH-23
60Karnala Bird SanctuaryMaharashtraIN-MH-24
61Mahendri Reserve ForestMaharashtraIN-MH-25
62Pench Tiger ReserveMaharashtraIN-MH-26
63Phansad WLSMaharashtraIN-MH-27
64UjjaniReserviorMaharashtraIN-MH-28
65Dailang-LankuManipurIN-MN-10
66KeibulLamjao NPManipurIN-MN-11
67Pachmarhi Biosphere ReserveMadhya PradeshIN-MP-18
68Sirpur LakeMadhya PradeshIN-MP-19
69Thorang WLSMizoramIN-MZ-07
70Doyang Reservoir and Pangti ForestNagalandIN-NL-10
71Heerakund Reservoir &Debrigarh WLSOrissaIN-OR-08
72KeshopurPunjabIN-PB-04
73BadopalRajasthanIN-RJ-25
74Jawahar LakeRajasthanIN-RJ-26
75JorbeerRajasthanIN-RJ-28
76Kharda DamRajasthanIN-RJ-29
77MenarRajasthanIN-RJ-30
78SardarSamand LakeRajasthanIN-RJ-31
79Jawai DamRajasthanIN-RJ-27
80VaghanRajasthanIN-RJ-32
81MegamalaiTamil NaduIN-TN-35
82MelagirisTamil NaduIN-TN-36
83Pichoraman MangroveTamil NaduIN-TN-37
84Odiyur LagoonTamil NaduIN-TN-38
85Tiruppadaimarudur Conservation ReserveTamil NaduIN-TN-39
86RudrasagarTripuraIN-TR-03
87Amangarh Reserve ForestUttar PradeshIN-UP-26
88DhanaunKhurdUttar PradeshIN-UP-27
89Mahaveer WLS-LalitpurUttar PradeshIN-UP-28
90Pilibhit Tiger ReserveUttar PradeshIN-UP-29
91Surjpur WetlandUttar PradeshIN-UP-30
92Vijay Sagar WLUttar PradeshIN-UP-31
93JhilmilTaalUttarakhandIN-UT-15
94Naina Devi Himalyan Bird Conservation ReserveUttarakhandIN-UT-16
95NandourUttarakhandIN-UT-17
96Pawalgarh Conservation ReserveUttarakhandIN-UT-18

Source:  Bombay Natural History Society

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