Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | winter (2004) | present | A4i |
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | LC | winter (2004) | present | A4i |
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoid | EN | winter (2004) | present | A1 |
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter (2004) | present | A4i |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | VU | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Baer's Pochard Aythya baeri | CR | winter (2004) | present | A1 |
| Baikal Teal Sibirionetta formosa | LC | winter (2004) | present | A1 |
| Mallard Anas platyrhynchos | LC | non-breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Eastern Spot-billed Duck Anas zonorhyncha | LC | resident (2004) | present | A4i |
| White-naped Crane Grus vipio | VU | winter (2004) | present | A1 |
| Hooded Crane Grus monacha | VU | winter (2004) | present | A1 |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | VU | winter (2004) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Junam Reservoir | Hunting Reserve (-) | 100 |
| - | Junam Reservoir | Bio-diversity Management contract (-) | - |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Junam reservoir (South Korea). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/junam-reservoir-iba-south-korea on 23/12/2024.