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Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China: North Part of the Yellow River Estuary
UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting critical habitat for East Asian-Australasian Flyway birds
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- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2019
- Located at the confluence of the Yellow River and Bohai Sea in Shandong Province, China
- Encompasses approximately 152,100 hectares of coastal wetland
- Critical staging ground for migratory birds along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway
The North Part of the Yellow River Estuary forms a vital component of the Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated where the Yellow River reaches the Bohai Sea in Shandong Province, this wetland complex provides essential habitat for millions of migratory birds. The site encompasses mudflats, salt marshes, and shallow coastal waters that support numerous bird species during their annual migrations ...