Kaluveli Bird Sanctuary
Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, India
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Kaluveli Bird Sanctuary, sometimes spelled Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary, is a protected area and bird sanctuary located in Villupuram district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Coordinates12°07′20″N 79°52′30″E
Area51.56 km2 (19.91 sq mi)
Established2021
GoverningbodyTamil Nadu Forest Department
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| Coordinates | 12°07′20″N 79°52′30″E |
| Area | 51.56 km2 (19.91 sq mi) |
| Established | 2021 |
| Governing body | Tamil Nadu Forest Department |
Location
The sanctuary covers an area of 51.56 km2 (19.91 sq mi) and was notified in 2021.[1] It was designated as a Ramsar site of international importance in 2024.[2]
The sanctuary has the brackish shallow Kaluveli lake, which is connected to the Bay of Bengal by the brackish Uppukalli creek and the Edayanthittu Estuary.[3]
Fauna
It lies in the Central Asian Flyway and hence is an important stopover site for migratory bird species.[3]