Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary
| Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
| Location | Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Area | 759 |
| Established | 1976 |
Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary is a sanctuary for birds, 759 km2 (293 sq mi) in area, located in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh and a protected area of the Thiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu, India. Pulicat Lake is the second largest brackish-water eco-system in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. The sanctuary's international name is Pulicat Lake Wildlife Sanctuary (IBA Code: IN261, Criteria: A1, A4iii).