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close| Location | China (mainland), Guangxi |
| Central coordinates | 108o 12.00' East 25o 21.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2, A3 |
| Area | 42,525 ha |
| Altitude | 400 - 1,460m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located in the northern part of Huanjiang County, the north-western part of the nature reserve is adjacent to Guizhou Province. The IBA has many peaks between 900-1,300 m, and it includes 15,700 ha of forest.
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 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xun Le | Nature Reserve | 42,525 | is identical to site | 42,525 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Shrubland | - | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | - |
Other biodiversity Important plants include Bretschneidera sinensis and Alsophila spinulosa. Animals include Macaca assamensis, Macaca thibetana, Viverra zibetha, Moschus berezovskii, Manis pentadactyla, Felis temmincki and Python molurus.
Conservation response Established as a county-level nature reserve in 1982.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Xunle Nature Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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