UNESCO WHCNaturalInscribed 1981
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Overview
Situated in the Senegal River delta, the Djoudj Sanctuary is a wetland of 16,000 ha, comprising a large lake surrounded by streams, ponds and backwaters. It forms a living but fragile sanctuary for some 1.5 million birds, such as the white pelican, the purple heron, the African spoonbill, the great egret and the cormorant.
About Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
The Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary lies on the southeast bank of the Senegal River in Senegal, in northern Biffeche, north east of St-Louis.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
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Components(1 location)
Details
- Countries
- Senegal
- ISO Codes
- SN
- Area
- 16,000 ha
- Coordinates
- 16.4146, -16.2379
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