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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbled Duck Marmaronetta angustirostris | NT | breeding (2003) | present | A1 |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | EN | breeding (2003) | present | A1, A3 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Desert | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Karamay desert and lakes (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/karamay-desert-and-lakes-iba-china-(mainland) on 23/12/2024.