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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Peafowl Pavo muticus | EN | resident (2008) | present | A1 |
| Giant Nuthatch Sitta magna | EN | resident (2008) | present | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Weiyuanjiang | Nature Reserve (V) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Weiyuanjiang Nature Reserve (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/weiyuanjiang-nature-reserve-iba-china-(mainland) on 26/12/2024.