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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoid | EN | passage (2003) | present | A1 |
| Scaly-sided Merganser Mergus squamatus | EN | resident (2003) | present | A1 |
| Baer's Pochard Aythya baeri | CR | passage (2003) | present | A1 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | unknown (2003) | min 20,000 individuals | A4iii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Yunfeng Reservoir (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/yunfeng-reservoir-iba-china-(mainland) on 25/01/2025.