Thimsing La (15218)
Bhutan, Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2005
National site name: Thimsing La
Central coordinates: Latitude: 27.0833, Longitude: 92.0000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 1500 to 3000
Area of KBA (km2): 35.38346
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas) KBA identified in the CEPF Ecosystem Profile of the Eastern Himalayas Hotspot (2005). Taxonomy, nomenclature and threat category follow the 2002 IUCN Red List.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 100 |