description Vankalai Sanctuary Overview
Vankalai Sanctuary is a protected coastal wetland in the Mannar District of northwestern Sri Lanka. Its interconnected habitats include lagoons, salt marshes, mangroves, seagrass beds, mudflats, sand dunes, and shallow marine waters, supporting resident wildlife and migratory waterbirds using the Central Asian Flyway. The sanctuary was designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in 2010 and is valuable for biodiversity conservation, fisheries, and coastal ecological research.
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Where is Vankalai Sanctuary?
Vankalai Sanctuary is in the Mannar District of northwestern Sri Lanka. It protects a broad coastal wetland landscape.
What habitats are included in Vankalai Sanctuary?
The sanctuary includes lagoons, salt marshes, mangroves, seagrass beds, mudflats, sand dunes, and shallow marine waters. These connected habitats support both coastal and wetland species.
Why is Vankalai Sanctuary important for birds?
Vankalai supports resident wildlife and migratory waterbirds. Its mudflats, lagoons, and shallow coastal waters provide feeding and resting areas during migration.
Is Vankalai Sanctuary only a marsh?
No. It is a connected coastal wetland system containing marshes alongside mangroves, lagoons, seagrass beds, dunes, and marine shallows.
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