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Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary 🌊

Ramsar Site — Gujarat | Designated 13 April 2021

State

Gujarat

Location of the Ramsar site

Area

5.1km²

Designated wetland area

Designated

2021

13 April 2021

Region

West

Biogeographic region

About Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary

Bird sanctuary located in Jamnagar district. About 300 species of migratory birds recorded. Unique sanctuary with fresh water lakes and salt marshes.

West RegionGujaratRamsar Site

Location

Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary — Gujarat (West Region)

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Nearby Protected Areas

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Ramsar sites data sourced from the Ramsar Sites Information Service (RSIS) and Wikipedia. Coordinates are approximate for most sites. Site descriptions are curated summaries. Last updated: 2026.