Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

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Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
State Party	Senegal
Type	Natural
Criteria	vii, x
Reference	25
Region**	Africa
Inscription history
Inscription	1981  (5th Session)
Endangered	1984-1988; 2000-2006
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. ** Region as classified by UNESCO.

The Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary (French: Parc national des oiseaux du Djoudj) lies on the southeast bank of the River Senegal in Senegal, north east of St-Louis. It provides a range of wetland habitats which prove very popular with migrating birds, many of which have just crossed the Sahara. Of almost 400 species of birds, the most visible are pelicans and flamingos. Less conspicuous are the Aquatic Warblers migrating here from Europe; for these, the park is the single most important wintering site yet discovered [1]. A wide range of wildlife also inhabits the park, which is designated a World Heritage Site. The site was added to the list of World Heritage Sites in Danger in 2000 due to the introduction of the invasive giant salvinia plant, which threatens to choke out the park's native vegetation. However it was removed from the list in 2006

Pelicans on an island in the park

[edit] References

• UNESCO Natural Site Data Sheet
• Official UNESCO website entry
• Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Protection de la nature, des Bassins de rétention et des Lacs artificiels: Parcs et réserves, 13 October 2005.

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