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 | breeding (2003) | present | A1 |
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | VU | passage (2003) | present | A1 |
| Baer's Pochard Aythya baeri | CR | breeding (2003) | present | A1 |
| Baikal Teal Sibirionetta formosa | LC | passage (2003) | present | A1 |
| Red-crowned Crane Grus japonensis | VU | breeding (2003) | 20 birds | A1, A4i |
| Red-crowned Crane Grus japonensis | VU | passage (2008) | 100–150 birds | A1, A4i |
| Hooded Crane Grus monacha | VU | passage (2003) | present | A1 |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | EN | passage (1998) | 50–100 birds | A1 |
| Oriental Stork Ciconia boyciana | EN | passage (2003) | present | A1 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | unknown (2003) | min 20,000 birds | A4iii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Halahai | Nature Reserve (V) | 14 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Hala Hai (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/hala-hai-iba-china-(mainland) on 23/12/2024.