Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
UNESCO Map
Description: Situated in the Senegal River delta, the Djoudj Sanctuary is a wetland of 16,000 ha, comprising a large lake surrounded by streams, ponds and backwaters. It forms a living but fragile sanctuary for some 1.5 million birds, such as the white pelican, the purple heron, the African spoonbill, the great egret and the cormorant.
Date inscribed: 1981.0
Area in hectares: 16000
Category specified: Natural
State: Senegal
Region: Africa