Data Zone
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:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-winged Duck Asarcornis scutulata | CR | resident (2004) | present | A1 |
| White-bellied Heron Ardea insignis | CR | resident (2004) | present | A1, A4i |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Nam Sam Chaung (Myanmar). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/nam-sam-chaung-iba-myanmar on 28/12/2024.