Data Zone
Country/territory: China (mainland)
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i (2009)
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Area: 32,000 hectares (320.00 km2)
Site description (2009 baseline)
Located on the edge of Tailai County. It is a marshy area surrounded by sand dunes and grassland, and habitats include forestry woodland, reservoir, river and reedbeds.
Key biodiversity
Non-bird biodiversity: More than 20 species of mammals are recorded, including Canis lupus, Vulpes vulpes, Nyctereutes procyonoides, Arctonyx collaris, Mustela eversmanni and Ondatra zibethicus.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tailai Dongfanghong (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tailai-dongfanghong-iba-china-(mainland) on 23/12/2024.