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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-faced Spoonbill Platalea minor | EN | non-breeding (1995–1997) | 5–7 birds | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Shankou hongshulin | Nature Reserve (V) | 100 |
| 2000 | Shanku Mangrove | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 9 | Mangrove forest (tropical) |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | major (>10) | Arable land; Urban areas |
| Marine Intertidal | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Shankou (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/shankou-iba-china-(mainland) on 25/12/2024.