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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut-breasted Partridge Arborophila mandellii | NT | resident (2002) | present | A1, A2 |
| Black-necked Crane Grus nigricollis | NT | winter (2002) | present | A1, A4i |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | Arable land |
| Shrubland | - | Secondary scrub |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Permanent swamps |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Phopjika and Khatekha valleys (Bhutan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/phopjika-and-khatekha-valleys-iba-bhutan on 23/12/2024.