Taunggyi Bird Sanctuary

Taunggyi Bird Sanctuary is a protected area in Myanmar's Shan Hills at an elevation of 1,045–1,750 m (3,428–5,741 ft). It covers 16 km2 (6.2 sq mi) of dry hill forest. It was established in 1906 under the name Taunggyi Wildlife Reserve and was redesignated as bird sanctuary in 1989.[1]

Taunggyi Bird Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location in Myanmar
LocationMyanmar
Nearest cityTaunggyi Township, Shan State, Myanmar
Coordinates20°43′00″N 97°05′00″E
Area16 km2 (6.2 sq mi)
Established1906
Governing bodyMyanmar Forest Department

References

  1. Beffasti, L.; Gallanti, V., eds. (2011). "Taunggyi". Myanmar Protected Areas: Context, Current Status and Challenges (PDF). Milano, Yangon: Istituto Oikos, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association. p. 96–97.
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