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close| Location | China (mainland), Liaoning |
| Central coordinates | 121o 35.00' East 39o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i |
| Area | 30,000 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 10m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located in Wafangdian City, central-western Liaoning. The IBA extends from Fuzhou Bay to the marshlands at the Fuzhou He estuary, and contains extensive tidal flats and reedbeds. The lower reaches of the Fuzhou He river do not freeze in winter and this is one of the main wintering grounds for waterbirds in northern China. The natural wetlands in the IBA were much more extensive prior to the 1960s but since then massive reclamation for rice paddies and shrimp ponds has reduced their area.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoides | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Oriental Stork Ciconia boyciana | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Common Crane Grus grus | winter | 1992 | 2,000 individuals | unknown | A4i | Least Concern |
| Hooded Crane Grus monacha | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | - |
Other biodiversity No information.
Conservation response Unprotected.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Wafangdian Fuzhou Wan. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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