Data Zone
Country/territory: Japan
IBA criteria met: A4i (2004)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 570 hectares (5.70 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2015 | good | low | very low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
Mawarizeki and Sunazawa reservoirs, which are located in the west of Aomori Prefecture, are agricultural ones surrounded by apple farms and rice paddies. The banks are reinforced by Phragmites australis, Salix and cement blocks as well. The reservoirs are nearly full of water in spring, and it is drained in autumn. The whole surface is frozen in winter.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mawarizeki and Sunazawa reservoir (Japan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mawarizeki-and-sunazawa-reservoir-iba-japan on 23/12/2024.