Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | 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 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2004) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Khotokha | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 3 |
| 2014 | Gangtey-Phobji | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 39 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 22/11/2024.