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)
2016
high
very unfavourable
negligible
Was the whole site covered?
Yes
State assessed by
Habitat
Accuracy of information
medium
Threats to the site (pressure)
Threat Level 1
Threat Level 2
Timing
Scope
Severity
Result
Energy production and mining
mining and quarrying
happening now
some of area/population (10-49%)
moderate to rapid deterioration
high
Natural system modifications
dams & water management/use - large dams
likely in short term (within 4 years)
some of area/population (10-49%)
moderate to rapid 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)
Rivers and streams
0
0
poor (40-69%)
poor (40-69%)
very unfavourable
Conservation actions taken at site (response)
Conservation Designation
Management Planning
Conservation Action
Result
Little/none of site covered (<10%)
No management planning has taken place
Very little or no conservation action taking place
negligible
For more information about IBA monitoring please click here
For further information about the habitat classification please click here.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2020) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bismil Plain. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 29/03/2020.
