Data Zone
Country/territory: Japan
IBA criteria met: A4i (2004)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 660 hectares (6.60 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2015 | moderate | low | very low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
The Abukumagawa river with a total length of 239 km runs through Fukushima Prefecture. About 80% of the river basin is in the mountain district. There are a number of waterfalls in various sizes and broadleaf trees near the river. Besides more than 40 species of fish, about 160 species of birds including swans and ducks have been observed in this area.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Abukuma river (Japan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/abukuma-river-iba-japan on 23/12/2024.