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close| Location | China (mainland), Guangdong |
| Central coordinates | 115o 23.00' East 23o 3.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii |
| Area | 11,591 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 76m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description The IBA includes Gongping Reservoir, which is one of the most important reservoirs in Guangdong Province with a water catchment area of 317 km2. The shallow sections of the reservoir provide roosting and foraging sites for waterbirds, and the nearly agricultural land is also used by foraging waterbirds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus | unknown | 1999 | 300 individuals | unknown | A4i | Least Concern |
| Black-faced Spoonbill Platalea minor | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1, A4i | Endangered |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1, A4i | Vulnerable |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Saunders's Gull Larus saundersi | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gongpingdahu | Nature Reserve | 7,089 | protected area contains site | 2,608 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Other biodiversity No information.
Conservation response Established as a provincial-level nature reserve in 1998.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Gongping Dahu Nature Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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