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Taedong River estuary
| Location | North Korea, Pyongannam-do |
| Central coordinates | 125o 15.00' East 38o 43.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i |
| Area | 11,500 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 9m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoides | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Mute Swan Cygnus olor | passage | 2004 | 40 individuals | unknown | A4i | Least Concern |
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | passage | 2004 | 1,200 individuals | unknown | A4i | Least Concern |
| Baikal Teal Anas formosa | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Least Concern |
| Steller's Sea-eagle Haliaeetus pelagicus | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Red-crowned Crane Grus japonensis | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1, A4i | Endangered |
| Saunders's Gull Larus saundersi | unknown | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Freshwater lakes and pools; Saltpans | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Rice paddies | - |
Management considerations Agriculture intensification and aquaculture/fisheries are listed as threats to this site.
References Rim Chiu-ion 1999 (IBA Forms).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Taedong River estuary. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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