Data Zone
Country/territory: Japan
IBA criteria met: A1, A3, A4i (2004)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 17,000 hectares (170.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2015 | moderate | high | low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
Lakes and marshes around Lake Kasumigaura are important wintering grounds in Kanto Region. Especially lake Kasumigaura with surrounding paddy fields is the only wintering ground for geese in Kanto, where they come to winter regularly.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lake Kasumigaura, Ukisima (Japan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lake-kasumigaura-ukisima-iba-japan on 22/12/2024.