Ikh Gazriin Chuluu (Mongolia) IBA | Summary

MN049

Ikh Gazriin Chuluu

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Country/territory: Mongolia

IBA criteria met: A1 (2009)
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Area: 9,300 hectares (93.00 km²)

Wildlife Science and Conservation Center of Mongolia

Site description (2007 baseline)
The site comprises an area of rocky mountains, semi-desert and dry riverbeds with elm trees. The site is characterised by extensive granite rock formations, surrounded by steppe habitat. The site provides good stopover habitat for many nesting and migrating raptors and other birds. The main land uses are livestock husbandry and tourism. Livestock numbers around the site are increasing rapidly, and a tourist camp is being constructed.

Key biodiversity
Globally Threatened species found at the site include Saker Falcon Falco cherrug (EN) and Lesser Kestrel F. naumanni (VU). Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus (NT) also occurs.

Non-bird biodiversity: Globally and nationally rare and threatened wildlife species found at the site include Siberian Ibex Capra sibirica, Argali Ovis ammon (NT), Mongolian Gazelle Procapra gutturosa and Siberian Marmot Marmota sibirica (EN).

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ikh Gazriin Chuluu (Mongolia). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ikh-gazriin-chuluu-iba-mongolia on 25/12/2024.