Siling Co Nature Reserve (15479)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Siling Co Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 30.4833, Longitude: 87.5000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 4000 to 6000
Area of KBA (km2): 14048.70447
Protected area coverage (%): 67.81
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Located in Changtang, north-western Tibet. The average elevation of the IBA is 4,800 m, and it includes an extensive inland river system. The islets in the IBA’s lakes are important breeding grounds for birds.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: Non-bird biodiversity: Nationally protected animals include Ursus arctos, Panthra uncia, Equus kiang and Pantholops hodgsoni.
Delineation rationale: Polygon provided by Wendall – source unknown. Accuracy difficult to determine.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 | |
| Grassland | 50 |