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close| Location | China (mainland), Guangdong |
| Central coordinates | 114o 13.00' East 25o 14.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, A3 |
| Area | 2,940 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 1,058m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Maozi Feng has a mixture of secondary forest and coniferous plantation, with a forest cover of 2,853 ha. The natural environment is well preserved.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-necklaced Partridge Arborophila gingica | resident | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Silver Oriole Oriolus mellianus | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - |
Other biodiversity No information.
Conservation response The IBA is not protected as a nature reserve, but it has been used for forestry for several decades, and is located in the state-owned forestry woodland in Nanxiong City.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Maozi Feng. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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