Data Zone
Country/territory: Japan
IBA criteria met: A4i (2004)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 3,800 hectares (38.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2015 | very poor | low | low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
Mukawa is located in the southwest of Hokkaido. Around 90% of the tidal flat that existed until 1970s has vanished due to erosion. However, citizens, specialists and administration are now planning to restore the environment, through erosion control and developing man-made tidal flats and so on. Shorebirds are seen at those tidal flats and fresh water ponds. White-fronted Geese that fly to Lake Utonaiko and Yufutsu plain feed on surrounding paddy fields.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mukawa (Japan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mukawa-iba-japan on 26/12/2024.