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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mute Swan Cygnus olor | LC | unknown (2004) | present | A4i |
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | winter (2004) | present | A4i |
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoid | EN | winter (2004) | present | A1 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter (2004) | present | A4i |
| Red-crowned Crane Grus japonensis | VU | winter (2004) | present | A1, A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Lake Samilpo | Natural Monument (-) | 51 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | Mixed broadleaf-coniferous forest (temp/boreal |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Freshwater lakes and pools |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lake Samilpo (North Korea). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lake-samilpo-iba-north-korea on 23/12/2024.