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close| Location | China (mainland), Xinjiang |
| Central coordinates | 82o 0.00' East 43o 35.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 36,000 ha |
| Altitude | 680 - 1,100m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located on the upper Ili River, at the confluence of the Kunes River and Tekes River, 70 km south south-east of Yining City and 450 km south south-west of Urumqi. The Kunes River flows through the IBA and joins the Ili River. The IBA is an important 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 |
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Least Concern |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Pallas's Fish-eagle Haliaeetus leucoryphus | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| 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 | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Pale-backed Pigeon Columba eversmanni | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yining Ash | Nature Reserve | 400 | protected area contained by site | 400 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | |
| Grassland | - |
Other biodiversity Animals include Vulpes vulpes, Sus scrofa and Cervus elaphus.
Conservation response The IBA includes the provincial-level Yining Ash Nature Reserve (400 ha) which was established in 1983.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ili River basin. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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