Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary

Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Migratory birds in the Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary
Location of Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary in India
Map showing the location of Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary
Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary (India)
LocationTelangana State, India
Coordinates17°57′52″N 78°02′22″E / 17.96444°N 78.03944°E / 17.96444; 78.03944[1]
Area20 km2 (4,900 acres)
EstablishedJune 1978
(46 years ago) (1978-06)

Manjira wildlife sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and reservoir located in the Sangareddy district of Telangana State, India.[2] Originally a crocodile sanctuary developed to protect the vulnerable species mugger crocodile, today it is home to more than 70 species of birds. The reservoir, located in the sanctuary, provides drinking water to Hyderabad and Secundarabad.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference IBCN was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b "Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary". Andhra Pradesh Forest Department. Archived from the original on 21 May 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2012.