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close| Location | China (mainland), Xinjiang |
| Central coordinates | 74o 55.00' East 38o 45.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 25,000 ha |
| Altitude | 3,100 - 4,500m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located at the western tip of Xinjiang, adjacent to Tadzhikistan, Kirghizstan and Afghanistan, 120 km south-west of Kashi (Kaxgar) City. Taxkorgan Alpine Animal Nature Reserve lies to the south. The IBA is on the upper Gez River, and is a breeding, summering and staging site for birds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| White-throated Bushchat Saxicola insignis | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Other biodiversity Animals include Ursus arctos, Panthra uncia, Canis lupus, Vulpes vulpes, Ovis ammon and Capra ibex.
Conservation response Unprotected
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bulungkol grassland and wetland. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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