migratory bird sanctuaries
states: [china]
category: natural
year: 2019
location: Jiangsu Province
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 33.5938612, 120.5159024
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 1606
world heritage site: 1606
The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, protect the world’s largest intertidal mudflat system, serving as a critical habitat for millions of migratory birds along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. This vital ecosystem supports numerous endangered species, including the spoon-billed sandpiper and red-crowned crane, offering essential stopover points for resting and feeding during their long migrations. Recognized in two phases, with the first in 2019 and an extension in 2024, the sanctuaries highlight China’s commitment to conserving global biodiversity and natural heritage.
