Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary located in Jamnagar district of Gujarat, India. About 300 species of migratory birds have been recorded here.
| Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
Black-necked stork in Khijadiya | |
| Location | Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India |
| Nearest city | Jamnagar |
| Coordinates | 22.51°N 70.14°E |
| Area | 605 ha (1,490 acres) |
| Established | 1982 |
Ramsar Wetland | |
| Official name | Khijadia Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Designated | 13 April 2021 |
| Reference no. | 2464 |
In 2022, on World Wetlands Day (2 February) it was declared as a Ramsar site.
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