Jiangkou Niaozhou Nature Reserve (15679)
China (mainland), Asia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Jiangkou Niaozhou Nature Reserve
Central coordinates: Latitude: 26.6667, Longitude: 112.8500
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 45 to 65
Area of KBA (km2): 0.41775
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The nature reserve is 35 km from Hengyang City, on the lower Lai He River, and is formed by the islands of Chenzhou, Zhangzhou and Longzhou.
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: No information.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |