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close| Location | China (mainland), Xinjiang |
| Central coordinates | 90o 20.00' East 46o 15.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 15,000 ha |
| Altitude | 1,000 - 3,300m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located east of the Altay Mountains on the boundary between China and Mongolia, 260 km south-east of Aletai City and 350 km north-east of Urumqi. The rivers in the IBA are major tributaries of the Ulungur River.
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 |
| Baer's Pochard Aythya baeri | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Critically Endangered |
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Least Concern |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Houbara Bustard Chlamydotis undulata | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| White-throated Bushchat Saxicola insignis | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buergenheli | Nature Reserve | 8,800 | protected area overlaps with site | 5,000 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Other biodiversity Historical records of Saiga tatarica, but now locally extinct. Other nationally protected animals include Gazella subgutturosa, Ovis ammon and Castor fiber.
Conservation response The IBA includes the provincial-level Bulgan Nature Reserve (5,000 ha), which was established in 1980 for the conservation of Eurasian Beaver Castor fiber.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Burgen River Valley. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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