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close| Location | China (mainland), Xinjiang |
| Central coordinates | 93o 30.00' East 42o 55.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 28,000 ha |
| Altitude | 300 - 2,800m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Hami is on the southern slopes of the Tian Shan mountains, 500 km east of Urumqi. The IBA has a hot and dry climate, and the habitats include mountains, desert, wetlands and oases.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallas's Fish-eagle Haliaeetus leucoryphus | 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 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Desert | - | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | - |
Other biodiversity There were records of Panthera tigris, Ursus arctos and Camelus ferus until the Qing Dynasty. Nationally protected animals that survive in the area include Equus hemionus and Gazella subgutturosa.
Conservation response Unprotected
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Oasis and Desert in Hami. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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