Greater Flamingo Sanctuary

Published on 01 Nov 2025

• The Tamil Nadu government has established a Greater Flamingo Sanctuary at Dhanushkodi, coinciding with World Environment Day (June 5).

• It is a critical stopover point along the Central Asian Flyway for thousands of migratory wetland birds.

• It is a part of the ecologically sensitive Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve and includes mangroves, sand dunes, mudflats, and marshes. 

• Mangrove species such as Avicennia and Rhizophora dominate the Dhanushkodi lagoon, providing essential breeding grounds and natural defenses against coastal erosion. 

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Keywords:

Greater Flamingo Sanctuary Flamingo Tamil Nadu World Environment Day Central Asian Flyway Gulf of Mannar Avicennia Rhizophora Migratory birds Conservation Biodiversity