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close| Location | China (mainland), Shandong |
| Central coordinates | 122o 30.00' East 37o 12.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii |
| Area | 10,500 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 5m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description The IBA comprises coastal wetlands and lagoons. The swans winter at three lagoons, named Yue Hu (Tian’e Hu), Chaoyang Hu (Chaoyang Tian’e Hu) and Yangyu Hu (Mashangang Tian’e Hu).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Scaly-sided Merganser Mergus squamatus | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rong Cheng | Designation Not Known | 0 | is identical to site | 10,500 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Other biodiversity No information.
Conservation response Established as a nature reserve in 1991, upgraded to a provincial-level nature reserve in 2000 and to a national nature reserve in 2007.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Rongcheng Swan Nature Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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