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close| Location | China (mainland), Yunnan |
| Central coordinates | 101o 48.00' East 25o 1.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2 |
| Area | 3,631 ha |
| Altitude | 1,800 - 2,161m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located on the border between Lufeng County and Chuxiong City, in Chuxiong Prefecture. The main habitat type is Yunnan pine, but it is mixed with evergreen broadleaf forest, scrub and riverine wetlands. Forest cover is c.97.7%.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Peafowl Pavo muticus | resident | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Giant Nuthatch Sitta magna | resident | 2007 | 50 individuals | unknown | A1 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhangmuqing | Nature Reserve | 3,631 | is identical to site | 3,631 |
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Other biodiversity No information.
Conservation response Formerly a prefecture-level forest farm, established as a prefecture-level nature reserve (3,631 ha) in 1982.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Zhangmuqing Nature Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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