Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Peafowl Pavo muticus | EN | resident | 2008 | present | A1 |
| Giant Nuthatch Sitta magna | EN | resident | 2008 | 50 individuals | A1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2009) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Zixishan | Nature Reserve | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Zixishan Nature Reserve (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/zixishan-nature-reserve-iba-china-(mainland) on 22/11/2024.