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Hangzhou Wan
| Location | China (mainland), Zhejiang |
| Central coordinates | 120o 45.00' East 30o 18.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i |
| Area | 37,100 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 5m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located along the east coast of Zhejiang, the IBA is a shallow bay in the southern estuary of the Qiantang Jiang river. It is the largest area of inter-tidal mudflats in Zhejiang, and there are many saline ponds adjacent to the coast.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baer's Pochard Aythya baeri | unknown | 1997 | 1,100 individuals | unknown | A1, A4i | Critically Endangered |
| Oriental Stork Ciconia boyciana | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Black-faced Spoonbill Platalea minor | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Dunlin Calidris alpina | unknown | 1997 | 30,000 individuals | unknown | A4i | Least Concern |
| Saunders's Gull Larus saundersi | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Other biodiversity No information.
Conservation response Unprotected
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Hangzhou Wan. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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