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close| Location | China (mainland), Gansu |
| Central coordinates | 102o 19.00' East 34o 14.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, A3, A4i, A4iii |
| Area | 247,431 ha |
| Altitude | 2,900 - 3,450m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located in Luqu County, with the border of Sichuan Province to the south. Ga Hai is a highland lake with c.5 km2 of open water area and an average depth of 2-3 m, which is fed by mountain streams and precipitation. The outflow from the lake is the Tao He river. The area has a sparse human population and animal husbandry is the main activity. Over-grazing has caused problems of desertification.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-necked Crane Grus nigricollis | unknown | 1996 | 80-82 individuals | unknown | A1, A4i | Vulnerable |
| Common Redshank Tringa totanus | unknown | 2008 | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4i | Least Concern |
| Sichuan Jay Perisoreus internigrans | resident | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ga Hai | Nature Reserve | 10,800 | unknown | 0 | |
| Ganligahai-zecha | Nature Reserve | 247,431 | is identical to site | 247,431 |
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| Ze Cha | Nature Reserve | 70,498 | unknown | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - | |
| Grassland | - |
Other biodiversity No information.
Conservation response Designated as a provincial-level nature reserve (34,000 ha) in 1982, and upgraded to a national nature reserve (247,431 ha) in 1997.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ganligahai-Zecha Nature Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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