Farakka Barrage and adjoining area (18456)
India, Asia
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Aythya fuligula | Tufted Duck | LC | 2004 |  |
| Aves | Aythya baeri | Baer's Pochard | VU | 2004 | |
| Aves | Gyps indicus | Indian Vulture | CR | 2004 | |
| Aves | Leptoptilos javanicus | Lesser Adjutant | VU | 2004 | |
| Aves | Dendrocygna bicolor | Fulvous Whistling-duck | LC | 2004 | |
| Aves | Rynchops albicollis | Indian Skimmer | VU | 2004 | |
| Aves | Gyps bengalensis | White-rumped Vulture | CR | 2004 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Farakka Barrage and adjoining area. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Dec 15, 2025.