Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2003 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Adjutant Leptoptilos dubius | NT | non-breeding | 2002 | rare | A1 |
| Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus | NT | breeding | 2002 | uncommon | A1 |
| Spot-billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis | NT | non-breeding | 2002 | rare | A1 |
| Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida | LC | non-breeding | 2002 | common | A4i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2003) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Tonle Sap Biosphere | Multiple Use Management Area | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Secondary scrub | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Permanent swamps | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Chhnuk Tru (Cambodia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/chhnuk-tru-iba-cambodia on 23/11/2024.