Koothankulam Bird Sanctuary, Bird sanctuary in Tirunelveli district, India.
The sanctuary comprises two irrigation tanks spanning 129 hectares, providing nesting grounds for resident and migratory water birds in Tamil Nadu.
The protected area received official sanctuary status in 1994 and gained recognition as a Ramsar wetland of international importance in 2021.
Local Telugu-speaking Pannaiyars, who settled in the region three centuries ago, maintain a tradition of protecting nesting birds within their community.
The sanctuary includes an interpretation center, observation tower, children's park, and dormitory facilities for visitors throughout the year.
Residents skip Diwali celebrations to prevent firework disturbances to birds and collect guano from tanks during summer for agricultural fertilization.
GPS coordinates: 8.58102,77.76123
Latest update: March 9, 2025 19:01
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