Data Zone
Country/territory: Australia
Subnational region(s): Queensland
Justification: A1, A2, A3 (2009)
Area: 620,476 hectares (6,204.76 km2)
| Conservation status of the site | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2019 | very unfavourable | high | low |
Site summary
Iron and McIlwraith Ranges IBA is one of the few known localities for the endangered Buff-breasted Button-quail. It supports an isolated population of the vulnerable Southern Cassowary, and populations of another three Cape York restricted-range species and four biome-restricted species.
Acknowledgements
The nomination was prepared by Alastair Freeman.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Iron and McIlwraith Ranges (Australia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/iron-and-mcilwraith-ranges-iba-australia on 03/01/2025.