Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | passage | 1995-1996 | 7,500 individuals | A4i |
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoid | EN | winter | 2004 | present | A1, A4i |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | passage | 2004 | 6,000 individuals | A4i |
| White-naped Crane Grus vipio | VU | passage | 2004 | present | A1, A4i |
| Red-crowned Crane Grus japonensis | VU | winter | 2004 | present | A1, A4i |
| Oriental Stork Ciconia boyciana | EN | passage | 2004 | present | A1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2004) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Lake Manpo and Lake Bonpo | Protected Area | 54 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater lakes and pools | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lake Manpo and Lake Bonpo (North Korea). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lake-manpo-and-lake-bonpo-iba-north-korea on 23/11/2024.