Laguna Hanson

Lake in the Sierra de Juárez in Baja California state of Mexico From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Laguna Hanson

Laguna Hanson is a lake in the Sierra de Juárez in Baja California state of Mexico. The lake is located in Constitución de 1857 National Park[1] at 1,620 metres (5,310 ft) elevation.[2]

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Laguna Hanson
Location of Laguna Hanson in Baja California state
LocationConstitución de 1857 National Park, Baja California, Mexico
Coordinates32°01′N 115°54′W
Surface elevation1,620 metres (5,310 ft)
Official nameLaguna Hanson, Parque Nacional Constitución de 1857
Designated2 February 2010
Reference no.1934[1]
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The lake provides a feeding, resting, and breeding area for at least 29 species of birds, including the migratory birds gadwall (Mareca streptera) and redhead duck (Aythya americana).[1]

The lake and its floodplain was designated a Ramsar site (wetland of international importance) in 2020. The Ramsar site covers an area of 511 hectares.[1]

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