Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoid | EN | passage | 2008 | present | A1 |
| Oriental Stork Ciconia boyciana | EN | passage | 2003 | present | A1 |
| Relict Gull Larus relictus | VU | breeding | 1999 | min 10,000 individuals | A1, A4i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2009) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Ordos | National Nature Reserve | 100 |
| 2002 | Eerduosi National Nature Reserve | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ordos Taolimiao - Alashanwan Haizi (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ordos-taolimiao--alashanwan-haizi-iba-china-(mainland) on 23/11/2024.