Protected Area · Senegal
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary is a protected area in Senegal, covering 39,537 acres (16,000 ha), established in 1971.
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Senegal |
| Area | 39,537 acres (16,000 ha) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Coordinates | 16.3585° N, 16.2741° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
The Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary (French: Parc national des oiseaux du Djoudj, [d͡ʒud͡ʒ]) lies on the southeast bank of the Senegal River in Senegal, in northern Biffeche, north east of St-Louis. It provides a variety of wetland habitats which prove very popular with migrating birds, many of which have just crossed the Sahara. Of almost 400 species of birds, the most visible are pelicans and flamingos. Less conspicuous are the aquatic warblers migrating there from Europe; for these, the park is the single most important wintering site yet discovered.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) · Dakar, Senegal · 128.2 miles away
- Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) · Nouakchott, Mauritania · 136.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Senegal
Frequently asked questions
Where is Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary?
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary is in Senegal (16.3585° N, 16.2741° W).
When was Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary established?
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary was established in 1971, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary?
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary covers 39,537 acres (16,000 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q733676 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djoudj_National_Bird_Sanctuary — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).