Hkakaborazi National Park
Hkakaborazi National Park | |
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Burmese: ခါကာဘိုရာဇီအမျိုးသားဥယျာဉ် | |
Location in Myanmar | |
Location | Nogmung Township, Kachin State Myanmar |
Nearest city | Putao |
Coordinates | 28°08′06″N 97°52′12″E / 28.135°N 97.870°E |
Area | 1,472 sq mi (3,810 km2)[1] |
Established | 1998[1] |
Governing body | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation |
Hkakaborazi National Park is a national park in northern Myanmar with an area of 1,472 sq mi (3,810 km2). It was established in 1998.[1] It surrounds Hkakabo Razi, the highest mountain in the country.[2]
It ranges in elevation from 2,950 to 18,730 ft (900 to 5,710 m) comprising
Biodiversity
Flora
The vegetation in Hkakaborazi National Park comprises
Seventeen orchid species were recorded during expeditions in 1996 and 1997, including black orchid (
Mammals
During expeditions in 1996 and 1997, a new muntjac species, the
Wildlife recorded during camera trapping surveys in 2003 and 2004 comprised yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula), spotted linsang (Prionodon pardicolor), Chinese ferret-badger (Melogale moschata), clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), marbled cat (Pardofelis marmorata) and leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis).[8][9]
Birds
Among the 160 bird species sighted during a survey in spring 1997 were crested serpent eagle (Spilornis cheela), Indian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi), Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos), Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus), rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis), great hornbill (Buceros bicornis), wreathed hornbill (Rhyticeros undulatus), Oriental pied hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris), great barbet (Psilopogon virens), golden-throated barbet (P. franklinii), blue-throated barbet (P. asiaticus), ibisbill (Ibidorhyncha struthersii), rosy minivet (Pericrocotus roseus), scarlet minivet (P. speciosus), red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus), common emerald dove (Chalcophaps indica), rufous treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda), red-headed trogon (Harpactes erythrocephalus), maroon oriole (Oriolus traillii), Asian fairy-bluebird (Irena puella), golden babbler (Cyanoderma chrysaea), rusty-naped pitta (Hydrornis oatesi) and purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus).[10] In 2005, the
See also
References
- ^ a b c World Database on Protected Areas (2019). "Hkakaborazi National Park". Protected Planet United Nations Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre. Archived from the original on 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2019-12-01.
- ^ a b Khin, M.; Aung, S. (2002). "Vegetation and key floristic features of the Hkakabo Razi National Park" (PDF). In Guangwei, C. (ed.). Biodiversity in the Eastern Himalayas: Conservation through Dialogue. Kathmandu, Nepal: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. pp. 55–79. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-12-09. Retrieved 2019-12-09.
- ^ Beffasti, L.; Gallanti, V., eds. (2011). Myanmar Protected Areas: Context, Current Status and Challenges (PDF). Milano, Yangon: Istituto Oikos, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation Association. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-12-03. Retrieved 2019-12-08.
- ^ Lazarus, K. M.; Cardinale, P.; Corbett, M.; Lin, N. S.; Noeske, T. K. H. (2017). "Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Hydropower Sector in Myanmar" (PDF). Baseline Assessment Report Terrestrial Biodiversity. Washington, DC: International Finance Corporation. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- ^ Lwin, S. (2002). "An Introduction to Native Orchids of Myanmar in the Hkakaborazi Area" (PDF). In Guangwei, C. (ed.). Biodiversity in the Eastern Himalayas: Conservation through Dialogue. Kathmandu, Nepal: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. pp. 80–89. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2024-04-07. Retrieved 2019-12-09.
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- ^ Than Zaw; Saw Htun; Saw Htoo Tha Po; Myint Maung; Lynam, A. J.; Kyaw Thinn Latt; Duckworth, J. W. (2008). "Status and distribution of small carnivores in Myanmar". Small Carnivore Conservation. 38: 2–28. Archived from the original on 2024-04-07. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
- ^ Than Zaw; Than Myint; Saw Htun; Saw Htoo Tha Po; Kyaw Thinn Latt; Myint Maung; Lynam A. J. (2014). "Status and distribution of smaller felids in Myanmar" (PDF). Cat News (Special Issue 8): 24–30. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-12-05. Retrieved 2019-12-08.
- ^ Aung, U. T.; Oo, U. Z. (2002). "Birds Recently Sighted in Hkakaborazi Region, Northern Myanmar" (PDF). In Guangwei, C. (ed.). Biodiversity in the Eastern Himalayas: Conservation through Dialogue. Kathmandu, Nepal: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development. pp. 106–116. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-12-10. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
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External links
- BirdLife International (2019). "Important Bird Areas factsheet: Hkakaborazi".