Designations
Designated1976
Reference no.818[1]

Uchhali Complex is located in Khushab District, Punjab, Pakistan. Uchhali Complex includes three brackish to saline lakes: Khabikki Lake, Uchhali Lake and Jahlar Lakes.[2] It was designated a Ramsar site on March 22, 1996.[3]

Landsat 8 Image of Uchhali Wetlands Complex

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.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Uchhali Complex". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Uchhali Complex". paktourismportal.com.
  3. ↑ "A Directory of Wetlands of International Importance". Wetlands.org. Retrieved May 20, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Uchhali Complex". Wildlife of Pakistan. Retrieved 9 May 2020.

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