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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 birds | 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 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Emeishan Natural and Historical Heritage Reserve | Nature Reserve (-) | 100 |
| 1982 | Em Ei Shan | Scenic Area (VI) | 5 |
| 1996 | Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area | World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (UA) | 88 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| 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 23/12/2024.