Qinghai Hu (Koko Nor) (15569)
China (mainland), Asia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Larus brunnicephalus | Brown-headed Gull | LC | 2009 | D1a |
| Aves | Anser indicus | Bar-headed Goose | LC | 2009 | B1, D1a |
| Aves | Phalacrocorax carbo | Great Cormorant | LC | 2009 | D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Tadorna ferruginea | Ruddy Shelduck | LC | 2009 | |
| Aves | Grus virgo | Demoiselle Crane | LC | 2009 | |
| Aves | Haliaeetus leucoryphus | Pallas's Fish-eagle | VU | 2009 | |
| Aves | Grus nigricollis | Black-necked Crane | VU | 2009 | |
| Aves | Anas crecca | NR | 2009 | | |
| Aves | Phoenicurus alaschanicus | Ala Shan Redstart | NT | 2009 | |
| Aves | Anas acuta | Northern Pintail | LC | 2009 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Qinghai Hu (Koko Nor). Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Dec 19, 2025.