The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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:Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
---|---|---|---|
1993 | Nakai - Nam Theun | National Biodiversity Conservation Area (VI) | 59 |
2000 | Corridor Nakai - Nam Theun and Phou Hin Poun | National Biodiversity Conservation Area (VI) | 32 |
Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
---|---|---|
Artificial/Terrestrial | - | |
Forest | - | Pine forest (subtropical); Semi-evergreen rain forest (tropical); Dry evergreen forest (tropical) |
Wetlands (inland) | - | Rivers and streams; Freshwater lakes and pools |
Land use | % of IBA |
---|---|
agriculture | - |
nature conservation and research | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Nakai Plateau (Laos). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/nakai-plateau-iba-laos on 22/12/2024.