Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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Location | Senegal |
Area | 160 km² |
Established | April 14, 1971 |
The Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary (French: Parc national des oiseaux du Djoudj) is a World Heritage Site in Senegal. It is on the Senegal River. It has different wetland areas that are used by many migrating birds. Some birds use the wetland after they cross the Sahara desert. There are almost 400 kinds of birds. Some of the most common are pelicans and flamingos. Many different kinds of animals also live in the park.
See also
In Spanish: Parque nacional de las Aves del Djoudj para niños
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