Bird Sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu's bird sanctuaries anchor two recurring question types: India's oldest bird sanctuary, and the overlap with Ramsar wetlands.
Syllabus: GS Unit II (Geography: wildlife and wetlands)
| Bird Sanctuary | District | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Vedanthangal | Chengalpattu | Regarded as India's oldest bird sanctuary; painted storks, herons |
| Karikili | Chengalpattu | Companion wetland to Vedanthangal |
| Pulicat Lake | Tiruvallur | India's second-largest brackish lagoon; flamingos |
| Vettangudi | Sivaganga | Winter migratory waterbirds |
| Koonthankulam | Tirunelveli | Community-protected; bar-headed geese, painted storks |
| Chitrangudi | Ramanathapuram | Ramsar-listed wetland |
| Kanjirankulam | Ramanathapuram | Ramsar-listed breeding site |
| Udayamarthandapuram | Tiruvarur | Ramsar-listed tank wetland |
| Melaselvanur-Kilaselvanur | Ramanathapuram | Twin-tank bird habitat |
| Vaduvur | Tiruvarur | Large tank wetland; Ramsar-listed |
Frequently asked questions
Related lists
Tamil Nadu holds India's largest count of Ramsar wetlands. The full list with districts, from Point Calimere (first) to the newest additions.
Tamil Nadu's major wildlife sanctuaries with districts and signature species: Mudumalai (South India's first), Point Calimere's blackbuck, and more.
All 38 districts of Tamil Nadu in one list, with the newest districts and their carve-outs, the way TNPSC asks them.
Every Chief Minister of Madras State and Tamil Nadu since 1946, with tenures, the exact list TNPSC draws sequence questions from.
Compiled from official Tamil Nadu government sources and standard references. Time-sensitive counts carry an as-of note on the page. Sources: TNPSC official notifications. Figures are indicative and may change with each official notification. Data last reviewed: July 2026.
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