Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Green-pigeon Treron formosae | NT | resident (1990–1998) | uncommon | A2 |
| Ryukyu Scops-owl Otus elegans | NT | resident (1998) | 750–1,000 birds | A2 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | major (>10) | |
| Forest | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lanyu (Taiwan, China). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lanyu-iba-taiwan-china on 22/12/2024.