Data Zone
Country/territory: China (mainland)
IBA criteria met: A1, A3, A4i (2009)
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Area: 2,032,380 hectares (20,323.80 km2)
Site description (2009 baseline)
Located in Changtang, north-western Tibet. The average elevation of the IBA is 4,800 m, and it includes an extensive inland river system. The islets in the IBA’s lakes are important breeding grounds for birds.
Key biodiversity
Non-bird biodiversity: Nationally protected animals include Ursus arctos, Panthra uncia, Equus kiang and Pantholops hodgsoni.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Siling Co Nature Reserve (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/siling-co-nature-reserve-iba-china-(mainland) on 23/12/2024.