Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of
assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
IBA Monitoring
Most recent IBA monitoring assessment
Year of assessment
Threat score (pressure)
Condition score (state)
Action score (response)
2015
medium
near favourable
low
Was the whole site covered?
Yes
State assessed by
Habitat
Accuracy of information
-
Threats to the site (pressure)
Threat Level 1
Threat Level 2
Timing
Scope
Severity
Result
Geological events
earthquakes/tsunamis
likely in long term (beyond 4 years)
whole area/population (>90%)
slow but significant deterioration
medium
Invasive and other problematic species and genes
invasive non-native/alien species/diseases - named species
happening now
small area/few individuals (<10%)
slow but significant deterioration
low
Transportation and service corridors
roads and railroads
likely in long term (beyond 4 years)
some of area/population (10-49%)
slow but significant deterioration
medium
Condition of habitat (state)
Habitat
Habitat Detail
Reference Area (ha)
Actual Area (ha)
% of habitat remaining
% of carrying capacity (overall)
Result
Wetlands (inland)
0
0
good (> 90%)
moderate (70-90%)
near favourable
Conservation actions taken at site (response)
Conservation Designation
Management Planning
Conservation Action
Result
Whole area of site (>90%) covered by appropriate conservation designation
No management planning has taken place
Substantive conservation measures are being implemented but these are not comprehensive and are limited by resources and capacity
low
For more information about IBA monitoring please click here
For further information about the habitat classification please click here.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kiritappu marsh, Biwase bay. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 17/08/2022.
