Japan / Tohoku Region /
JP065Abukuma river
Site Description
Wetlands
The Abukumagawa river with a total length of 239 km runs through Fukushima Prefecture. About 80 % of the river basin is in the mountain district. There are a number of waterfalls in various sizes and broadleaf trees near the river. Besides more than 40 species of fish, about 160 species of birds including swans and ducks have been observed in this area.
Area & Coordinates
660ha 37°46′N 140°30′E
region: Tohoku
Category
A4i
Designation Type
Wildlife Protection Area (Local)
Protection Status
Unprotected
Conservation issues
- Recreation/tourism
- Construction/impact of dyke/dam/barrage
Birds
Breeding resident
Ardea cinerea, Accipiter gentilis, Buteo buteo, Phasianus colchicus, Fulica atra, Alcedo atthis, Ceryle lugubris, Lanius bucephalus
Breeding visitor
Egretta intermedia, Terpsiphone atrocaudata, Ficedula narcissina, Cyanoptila cyanomelana, Cuculus canorus, Acrocephalus arundinaceusCharadrius placidus
Winter visitor
Phoenicurus auroreus, Fringilla montifringilla, Cygnus cygnus, Cygnus columbianus, Anas acuta,
Image
©SUZUKI Hiroyuki
