Dr. Salim Ali

India, Goa

Dr. Salim Ali

LocationIndia, Goa

RegionGoa

TypeBird Sanctuary

Coordinates15.513°, 73.9°

Established1988

Area1.8 km²

Nearest CityPanaji (5 km)

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About Dr. Salim Ali

An estuarine mangrove sanctuary on the western tip of Chorao Island in the Mandovi River near Panaji. Named after ornithologist Salim Ali, it protects dense mangrove forest and is a key habitat for resident and migratory waterbirds, including kingfishers, herons, egrets, and the occasional flamingo.