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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoid | EN | breeding (2003) | present | A1 |
| Oriental Stork Ciconia boyciana | EN | passage (2003) | present | A1 |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga | VU | breeding (2003) | present | A1 |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | VU | breeding (2003) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Xi'riteqi | Nature Reserve (V) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Orqohan (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/orqohan-iba-china-(mainland) on 23/12/2024.