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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoid | EN | winter | 1990 | 1,100 individuals | A1, A4i |
| Scaly-sided Merganser Mergus squamatus | EN | winter | 1990 | 17 individuals | A1 |
| Baer's Pochard Aythya baeri | CR | winter | 1990 | 450 individuals | A1, A4i |
| Baikal Teal Sibirionetta formosa | LC | passage | 1990 | 3,500 individuals | 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 individuals | A1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2009) may differ.
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 22/11/2024.