Data Zone
Country/territory: China (mainland)
IBA Criteria met: A1, A4i, A4iii (2009)
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Area: 222,488 ha
Site description
Xingkai Hu Nature Reserve includes the northern part of Xingkai Hu (known as Lake Khanka in Russia), where the ratio of open water to wetlands is 5:1. The coniferous and broadleaf mixed forests by the lake shores are utilized by forest birds.
Key biodiversity
Non-bird biodiversity: The core area is the natural range of Nycterentes pyocyonoides and Ondatra zibethicus. Nationally protected plants include Pinus takahasii.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Xingkai Hu Nature Reserve. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 02/02/2023.
