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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 Samilpo | Natural Monument | 51 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 23/11/2024.