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Kolleru Bird Sanctuary
Kolleru Bird Sanctuary is a sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh, India. It covers 673 square kilometers. It was established in November 1999, under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The sanctuary protects part of the Kolleru Lake wetland, which gained Ramsar Convention for International importance in 2002.
Atapaka Bird sanctury
Located at the picturesque Kolleru Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in India, the Atapaka Bird Sanctuary spans over an area of approximately 343 hectares.
Kolleru Lake
Kolleru Lake is a significant habitat for various resident and migratory bird species. The lake is surrounded by wetlands, marshes, mudflats, and lush vegetation, providing a diverse ecosystem. It is a crucial stopover for migratory birds along the East Asian - Australian Flyway.
Flora at Atapaka Bird Sanctuary
Avicennia Marina , Rhizophora Mucronata , Ceriops Decandra
Fauna at Atapaka Bird Sanctuary
Spot-billed Pelican , Open-billed Stork , Painted Stork , White Ibis , Asian Openbill Stork , Grey Heron , Little Cormorant , Black-Crowned Night Heron , Eurasian Spoonbill
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