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:Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
---|---|---|---|
- | Nam Theun Ext. | National Biodiversity Conservation Area (VI) | 79 |
Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
---|---|---|
Forest | - | Hill evergreen forest (subtropical) |
Land use | % of IBA |
---|---|
nature conservation and research | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Eastern Bolikhamxay Mountains (Laos). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/eastern-bolikhamxay-mountains-iba-laos on 23/12/2024.