Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2009 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoid | EN | breeding (2003) | present | A1 |
| Baer's Pochard Aythya baeri | CR | breeding (2003) | present | A1 |
| Red-crowned Crane Grus japonensis | VU | breeding (2003) | present | A1 |
| Hooded Crane Grus monacha | VU | passage (2003) | present | A1 |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | EN | breeding (2003) | present | A1 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | unknown (2003) | min 20,000 birds | A4iii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Chayuhu | Nature Reserve (V) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Chagan Hu Nature Reserve (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/chagan-hu-nature-reserve-iba-china-(mainland) on 23/12/2024.