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close| Location | China (mainland), Yunnan |
| Central coordinates | 100o 33.00' East 23o 11.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 7,653 ha |
| Altitude | 815 - 1,734m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Site description Located in Weiyuanjiang of Jinggu County, Simao City. The main habitat type is primary Simao Pine forest, mixed with evergreen broadleaf forest, scrub and riverine wetlands. Forest cover is c.90%.
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 | 2008 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weiyuanjiang | Nature Reserve | 7,653 | is identical to site | 7,653 |
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Other biodiversity No information.
Conservation response Established as a prefecture-level nature reserve (7,653 ha) in 1983.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Weiyuanjiang Nature Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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