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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Duck Aix galericulata | LC | breeding (2000) | present | A3 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Lake Bujon | National Park (-) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | Coniferous forest (temperate/boreal) |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Freshwater lakes and pools |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lake Bujon (North Korea). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lake-bujon-iba-north-korea on 09/01/2025.