Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter (2004) | present | A4i |
| White-naped Crane Grus vipio | VU | winter (2004) | present | A1, A4i |
| Red-crowned Crane Grus japonensis | VU | winter (2004) | present | A1, A4i |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | VU | winter (2004) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Cheorwon Basin | Natural Monument (-) | 1 |
| 1973 | Sanctuary of Migratory Birds, Cheorwon | 천연기념물 (IV) | <1 |
| 1987 | Dongsong | 상수원보호구역 (VI) | <1 |
| 1992 | Pocheon | 상수원보호구역 (VI) | <1 |
| 2004 | Basalt Gorge Along Daegyocheon Stream of Hantangang River | 천연기념물 (IV) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | Rice paddies |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cheolwon basin (South Korea). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cheolwon-basin-iba-south-korea on 23/12/2024.