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close| Location | China (mainland), Gansu |
| Central coordinates | 103o 40.00' East 33o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, A3 |
| Area | 440,000 ha |
| Altitude | 1,200 - 4,504m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located in the northern part of the Min Shan mountain range, in south-western Zhugqu county and southern Tewo county. The Bailong Jiang river forms the northern border to the site and it borders Sichuan in the south. The typical landscape of the IBA is high mountains and deep valleys.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Monal Lophophorus lhuysii | resident | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Sichuan Jay Perisoreus internigrans | resident | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Snowy-cheeked Laughingthrush Garrulax sukatschewi | resident | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Rusty-throated Parrotbill Paradoxornis przewalskii | resident | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Grassland | - | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | - |
Other biodiversity No information.
Conservation response Unprotected
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Min Shan mountains. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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