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close| Location | China (mainland), Tibet |
| Central coordinates | 79o 12.00' East 33o 42.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3, A4i |
| Area | 560,000 ha |
| Altitude | 4,241 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located at the north-western tip of Tibet. Bangong Co is an elongated lake of 60,400 ha. The islets in the lake, the largest of which is 100 ha, are important breeding areas for birds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-necked Crane Grus nigricollis | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1, A4i | Vulnerable |
| Pallas's Gull Larus ichthyaetus | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - | |
| Grassland | - |
Other biodiversity The area supports Ursus arctos, Panthra uncia, Equus kiang and Pantholops hodgsoni.
Conservation response Unprotected
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bangong Co. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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