Data Zone
Country/territory: China (mainland)
IBA Criteria met: A1 (2009)
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Area: 13,862 ha
Site description
Located in the north-western part of Hexigten Qi, Chifeng City, in the transitional area between the Da Hinggan Ling mountains and the Inner Mongolia Plateau.
Key biodiversity
Non-bird biodiversity: Nationally protected animals include Felis lynx, Procapra gutturosa and Cervus elaphus.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bayan Obo Nature Reserve. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 17/01/2022.
