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 | passage (2003) | present | A1 |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | EN | breeding (2003) | present | A1 |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga | VU | passage (2003) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Saihan UI | National Nature Reserve (-) | 100 |
| 2001 | Saihan Wula | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Shrubland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Saihan Ul Nature Reserve (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/saihan-ul-nature-reserve-iba-china-(mainland) on 05/12/2024.