Data Zone
Country/territory: China (mainland)
IBA criteria met: A1, A4iii (2009)
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Area: 99,000 ha
Site description (2009 baseline)
Qilihai wetland is located in Ninghe County. It used to be on the coast, but it has gradually been turned into an inland wetland by industrialization and urbanization. Qilihai Nature Reserve mainly comprises a 2,000 ha reservoir, reedbeds and scattered fishponds.
Key biodiversity
Non-bird biodiversity: No information.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Qilihai Nature Reserve (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/qilihai-nature-reserve-iba-china-(mainland) on 23/11/2024.