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Chen Hu Wetland Nature Reserve
| Location | China (mainland), Hubei |
| Central coordinates | 113o 49.00' East 30o 18.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i |
| Area | 21,918 ha |
| Altitude | 20 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Chen Hu lake is located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, 48 km from Wuhan City. It is a typical Yangtze basin lake which buffers flood waters.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Baikal Teal Anas formosa | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Least Concern |
| Baer's Pochard Aythya baeri | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Critically Endangered |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Oriental Stork Ciconia boyciana | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1, A4i | Endangered |
| Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A4i | Least Concern |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | passage | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| White-naped Crane Grus vipio | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Hooded Crane Grus monacha | unknown | 1995 | 127 individuals | unknown | A1, A4i | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chenhushidizhenqin | Nature Reserve | 9,047 | is identical to site | 21,918 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | - |
Other biodiversity No information.
Conservation response Established as a city-level nature reserve in 1995.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Chen Hu Wetland Nature Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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