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close| Location | China (mainland), Qinghai |
| Central coordinates | 101o 41.00' East 36o 54.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, A3 |
| Area | 1,008,000 ha |
| Altitude | 2,600 - 2,700m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located in eastern Qinghai on the lower reaches of the Huangshui He river, south of the Datong He river and east of Qinghai Hu lake (CN156). The IBA has a temperate, semi-arid alpine climate. It is a relatively populated area with agricultural and herding economies, and it is also the most industrialised part of Qinghai.
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 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Other biodiversity No information.
Conservation response The IBA is partially protected in the city-level Baoku Nature Reserve and Dongxia Nature Reserve, which were established in 1984, and the provincial-level Datong Beichuan Heyuanqu Nature Reserve (198,300 ha) which was established in 2005.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Xining. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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