Uchhali Complex
Uchhali Complex is located in Khushab District, Punjab, Pakistan. Uchhali Complex includes three brackish to saline lakes: Khabikki Lake, Uchhali Lake and Jahlar Lakes. It was designated a Ramsar site on March 22, 1996.[2]
Landsat 8 Image of Uchhali Wetlands Complex
| Designations | |
|---|---|
| Designated | 1976 |
| Reference no. | 818[1] |
Fauna and flora
Ucchali Complex is the only conservation supporting the winter migratory flocks of White-headed duck in Pakistan, along with it the complex also is a home for 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.[3]
References
- "Uchhali Complex". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
- "A Directory of Wetlands of International Importance". Wetlands.org. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
- "Uchhali Complex". Wildlife of Pakistan. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
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