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Gongping Dahu Nature Reserve


Country/territory: China (mainland)

IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, A4iii (2009)
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Area: 11,591 hectares (115.91 km2)

IBA conservation status
Year of assessment (most recent) State (condition) Pressure (threat) Response (action)
2011 good low medium
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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 (2024) 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 23/12/2024.