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Izunuma and nearby lakes
| Location | Japan, Miyagi |
| Central coordinates | 141o 7.00' East 38o 43.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iii |
| Area | 1,800 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 40m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Wild Bird Society of Japan
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | 2004 | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izu-numa and Uchi-numa | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 559 | protected area contained by site | 559 |
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| Izunuma | National Wildlife Special Protected Area | 1,450 | unknown | 0 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater lakes and pools | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Rice paddies | - |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Izunuma and nearby lakes. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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