Data Zone
Country/territory: China (mainland)
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i (2009)
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Area: 24,000 hectares (240.00 km2)
Site description (2009 baseline)
Shaobo Hu is located 15 km north of Yangzhou City. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal lies to the east of the lake. The western shore of the lake has been straightened by reclamation. Shaobo Hu receives water from channels and then flows into the Yangtze River. The shallow area of the lake is dominated by reeds, and there are extensive agricultural lands in the adjacent areas.
Key biodiversity
Non-bird biodiversity: No information.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Shaobo Hu Lake Area (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/shaobo-hu-lake-area-iba-china-(mainland) on 23/12/2024.