Zhalong Nature Reserve (15355)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Zhalong Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 47.2000, Longitude: 124.2000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 140 to 146
Area of KBA (km2): 1795.20565
Protected area coverage (%): 67.93
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Zhalong is located on the lower Wuyur He river, a tributary of the Nen Jiang river, 44 km from Qiqihar. The main habitat is marshland, and there are 228 pools and large areas of reedbed (80% of the total area). The open water is used by swimming birds, while the marshes are used by waders. The most serious threat to the nature reserve is over-exploitation of water resources for agriculture and oil mining.
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)
Additional biodiversity: Non-bird biodiversity: Most of the plants in the area are herbaceous.
Delineation rationale: New polygon digitized by Tris Allinson at Birdlife International using Google Earth, however, accuracy remains difficult to determine
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |