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TAMIL NADU STATE WETLAND AUTHORITY

Bird Sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is one of India’s richest states in terms of wetland and bird diversity. The state has several famous bird sanctuaries that attract both resident and migratory birds from regions such as Siberia, Europe, and Central Asia during the winter season. These sanctuaries play an important role in conserving biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance. They also provide livelihood support to the local communities.

The brief details of Bird Sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu (as on 14.05.2026) are stated below:

 

Sl. No

Name

Area (ha)

Notification

District

Act & Section

1

Vedanthangal Birds Sanctuary

30.000

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Chengalpattu

Section 26 (A) (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

2

Karikili Birds Sanctuary

61.210

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Chengalpattu

Section 18 (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

3

Vettangudi birds Sanctuary

38.400

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Sivagangai

Section 18 (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

4

Kanjirankulam Birds Sanctuary

104.000

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Ramanathapuram

Section 18 (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

5

Chitrangudi Birds Sanctuary

47.630

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Ramanathapuram

Section 18 (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

6

Udayamarthanda puram Birds Sanctuary

45.280

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Tiruvarur

Section 26 (A) (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

7

Vaduvoor birds Sanctuary

128.100

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Tiruvarur

Section 26 (A) (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

8

Koonthankulam Birds Sanctuary

129.000

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Tirunelveli

Section 18 (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

9

Karaivetti Birds Sanctuary

453.710

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Ariyalur

Section 18 (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

10

Vellode Birds Sanctuary

77.180

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Erode

Section 26 (A) (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

11

Melaselvanur- Kilaselvanur Birds Sanctuary

593.080

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Ramanathapuram

Section 18 (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

12

Theerthangal Bird Sanctury

29.290

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Ramanathapuram

Section 18 (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

13

Sakkarakottai Tank Birds Sanctuary

230.490

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Ramanathapuram

Section 18 (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

14

Ossudu Lake Birds Sanctaury

331.785

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Villupuram

Section 18 (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

15

Pulicat Lake Birds Sanctuary

15367.000

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Tiruvallur

Section 18 (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

16

Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary

5151.6

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Villupuram

Section 18 (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

17

Nanjarayan Birds Sanctuary

125.9

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Tiruppur

Section 18 (1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022

 

Total

22,943.655