Uchhali Complex
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| Designations | |
|---|---|
| Designated | 1976 |
| Reference no. | 818[1] |
Uchhali Complex is located in Khushab District, Punjab, Pakistan. Uchhali Complex includes three brackish to saline lakes: Khabikki Lake, Uchhali Lake and Jahlar Lakes.[2] It was designated a Ramsar site on March 22, 1996.[3]
Fauna and flora
[edit]Ucchali Complex is the only conservation supporting the winter migratory flocks of White-headed duck in Pakistan. The complex also home to three other species; Cinereous vulture, Eastern imperial eagle and sociable lapwing. Other migratory species in the wetlands include: Greater flamingo, pied harrier, greylag goose and ferruginous duck.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Uchhali Complex". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- ^ "Uchhali Complex". paktourismportal.com.
- ^ "A Directory of Wetlands of International Importance". Wetlands.org. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
- ^ "Uchhali Complex". Wildlife of Pakistan. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
