Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusty-breasted Tit Poecile davidi | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2, A3 |
| Three-toed Parrotbill Paradoxornis paradoxus | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2, A3 |
| Grey-hooded Parrotbill Suthora zappeyi | VU | resident | 1998 | 26 individuals | A1, A2, A3 |
| Golden-fronted Fulvetta Schoeniparus variegaticeps | LC | resident | 2003 | present | A1, A2, A3 |
| Red-winged Laughingthrush Trochalopteron formosum | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A2, A3 |
| Emei Shan Liocichla Liocichla omeiensis | VU | resident | 2003 | present | A1, A2, A3 |
| Purple Cochoa Cochoa purpurea | LC | resident | 2000 | present | A3 |
| Slaty Bunting Emberiza siemsseni | LC | breeding | 2000 | present | A2, A3 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2009) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Emeishan Natural and Historical Heritage Reserve | Nature Reserve | 100 |
| 1982 | Em Ei Shan | Scenic Area | 5 |
| 1996 | Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area | World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) | 88 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Shrubland | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Emei Shan (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/emei-shan-iba-china-(mainland) on 23/11/2024.