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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoid | EN | winter (1990) | 1,100 birds | A1, A4i |
| Scaly-sided Merganser Mergus squamatus | EN | winter (1990) | 17 birds | A1 |
| Baer's Pochard Aythya baeri | CR | winter (1990) | 450 birds | A1, A4i |
| Baikal Teal Sibirionetta formosa | LC | passage (1990) | 3,500 birds | A1, A4i |
| Red-crowned Crane Grus japonensis | VU | winter (2003) | present | A1 |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | EN | winter (2003) | present | A1 |
| Oriental Stork Ciconia boyciana | EN | winter (2003) | present | A1, A4i |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | NT | winter (1991) | 35 birds | A1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gaoyou Hu (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gaoyou-hu-iba-china-(mainland) on 23/12/2024.