Data Zone
Country/territory: China (mainland)
Subnational region(s): Guangdong
IBA Justification: A1, A4i, A4iii (2009)
Area: 11,591 hectares (115.91 km2)
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2011 | favourable | low | medium |
Site description (2009 baseline)
The IBA includes Gongping Reservoir, which is one of the most important reservoirs in Guangdong Province with a water catchment area of 317 km2. The shallow sections of the reservoir provide roosting and foraging sites for waterbirds, and the nearly agricultural land is also used by foraging waterbirds.
Key biodiversity
Non-bird biodiversity: No information.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gongping Dahu Nature Reserve (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gongping-dahu-nature-reserve-iba-china-(mainland) on 19/01/2025.