TNPSC Thervupettagam

Kazhuveli Wetland Birds Sanctuary

December 9 , 2021 957 days 3279 0
  • Tamil Nadu government has declared 5,151.60 hectares of swamp/wetlands in Villupuram district as Kazhuveli Wetland Birds Sanctuary.
  • The declaration was made in exercise of the power conferred in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
  • Kazhuveli or Kaliveli wetland system is one of the largest waterfowl congregation sites in Tamil Nadu.
  • The Grey-tailed Tattler, a rare migratory wader, has been recorded only here and in Pulicat across the country.
  • Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary will be the 16th Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu.

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