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close| Location | China (mainland), Xinjiang |
| Central coordinates | 90o 45.00' East 45o 10.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 73,000 ha |
| Altitude | 1,200 - 3,290m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located in the south-eastern part of the Altay Mountains and in the eastern part of Junggar Basin, on the boundary between China and Mongolia, 300 km north-east of Changji City and 290 km north-east from Urumqi. The IBA is arid and the habitats include dry grassland.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Least Concern |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Houbara Bustard Chlamydotis undulata | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | - |
Other biodiversity Historical records of Camelus ferus and Saiga tatarica, but they are now locally extinct. Other nationally protected animals include Equus hemionus, Ovis ammon and Gazella subgutturosa.
Conservation response Unprotected
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Baytik Shan. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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