Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2004 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 (2004) | present | A1 |
| White-winged Duck Asarcornis scutulata | CR | resident (2004) | present | A1, A4i |
| Masked Finfoot Heliopais personatus | CR | resident (2004) | present | A1, A3 |
| Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster | LC | resident (2004) | present | A4i |
| Rusty-bellied Shortwing Brachypteryx hyperythra | NT | resident (2004) | present | A1, A2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Nam Lang | Designation Not Known (-) | - |
| 2004 | Hukaung Valley W.S | Wildlife Sanctuary (IV) | 21 |
| 2010 | Hukaung Valley W.S(Extension) | Wildlife Sanctuary (IV) | 6 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tanai River (Myanmar). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tanai-river-iba-myanmar on 23/12/2024.