Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Peafowl Pavo muticus | EN | resident (2002) | present | A1 |
| Giant Ibis Thaumatibis gigantea | CR | resident (2002) | uncommon | A1, A4i |
| White-rumped Vulture Gyps bengalensis | CR | non-breeding (2002) | uncommon | A1 |
| Mekong Wagtail Motacilla samveasnae | NT | resident (2002) | common | A2 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | Lowland evergreen rain forest (tropical); Semi-evergreen rain forest (tropical); Dry deciduous forest (tropical) |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Riverine floodplains; Rivers and streams |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sekong River (Cambodia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sekong-river-iba-cambodia on 23/12/2024.