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Upper Moguang Chaung basin
| Location | Myanmar, Kachin |
| Central coordinates | 96o 55.00' East 25o 20.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 20,000 ha |
| Altitude | 100 - 150m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association (Affiliate)
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Peafowl Pavo muticus | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Spot-billed Pelican Pelecanus philippensis | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Near Threatened |
| White-rumped Vulture Gyps bengalensis | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Critically Endangered |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Protection status Not protected
References Joost van der Ven 1999/2000, 2000/2001 reports ('North of Mogaung', 'South of Mogaung', 'South of Mogong, River Namkawng and lakes' and 'Mogaung - Samo'). Group discussion at WCS Dec 2001 Jan 2003 survey
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Upper Moguang Chaung basin. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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