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close| Location | China (mainland), Xinjiang |
| Central coordinates | 82o 45.00' East 43o 15.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 38,000 ha |
| Altitude | 1,300 - 4,000m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located on the north-east side of Hantengri Feng (6,995 m), in the Tekes River region, 150 km south-east of Yining City and 400 km south south-west of Urumqi. The IBA is a breeding ground for upland bird species.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - |
Other biodiversity Animals include Panthra uncia, Ursus arctos, Vulpes vulpes, Cervus elaphus, Ovis ammon and Sus scrofa.
Conservation response The IBA includes the provincial-level Gongliu Forest Nature Reserve (28,000 ha), which was established during 1983-1985.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Gongliu spruce forest. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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