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close| Location | China (mainland), Xinjiang |
| Central coordinates | 81o 0.00' East 43o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 75,000 ha |
| Altitude | 550 - 1,100m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located on the middle course of the Ili River, 70 km south-west of Yining City and 530 km west of Urumqi, with the western part of the IBA adjacent to Kazakhstan. The complex topography includes ridges and river valleys. The IBA is a breeding and staging site for birds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baer's Pochard Aythya baeri | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Critically Endangered |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | unknown | 1996 | 90-120 individuals | unknown | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Pale-backed Pigeon Columba eversmanni | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Other biodiversity Nationally protected animals include Panthra uncia, Ursus arctos, Vulpes vulpes, Cervus elaphus and Sus scrofa.
Conservation response Unprotected
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Qapqal grassland and wetland. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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