Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairy Pitta Pitta nympha | VU | breeding (2003) | present | A1, A3 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Mulun | Nature Reserve (V) | 100 |
| 1996 | Maolan | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | - |
| 2007 | South China Karst | World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (UA) | 28 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Shrubland | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mulun Nature Reserve (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mulun-nature-reserve-iba-china-(mainland) on 05/12/2024.