Data Zone
Country/territory: China (mainland)
Subnational region(s): Yunnan
IBA Justification: A1, A3 (2009)
Area: 20,567 hectares (205.67 km2)
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | not assessed | low | medium |
Site description (2009 baseline)
Located in the central part of the China-Myanmar border. The northern, eastern and western sections of the IBA are mountainous, and are in the southern extension of the Nu Shan mountain ranges. The Nangun He river flows through the nature reserve. The abandoned grassland in the IBA is used by foraging Elephas maximus and Cervus unicolor. The higher-elevation forests are home to primates, including Hylobates lar.
Key biodiversity
Non-bird biodiversity: Nationally protected plants include Tetrameles nudiflora, Gmelina arborea and Alsophila spinulosa. Animals include Panthera tigris corbetti, Panthera pardus, Neofelis nebulosa, Elephas maximus, Presbytis phayrei, Nycticebus coucang and Hylobates lar.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Nangunhe (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/nangunhe-iba-china-(mainland) on 05/01/2025.