Key Waterbird Habitats in China' Coastal Areas

By compiling the survey data of waterbirds in literature, bird watching websites and survey reports, 132 important waterfowl habitats along China's coast are determined by applying the international standards of Important Bird Areas, and relevant data sets are constructed.

For each habitat, the data sets include longitude and latitude information, protection status, area, regional description and important waterbirds species; The data set can provide data support for government officials, managers, technicians and scientific researchers engaged in wetland protection and management.