FSM012
Pata Island


Year of compilation: 2007

Site description
The Polle Island IBA includes areas of freshwater swamp and mangrove, which are listed as potential conservation areas in the FSM NBSAP (2002).

Key biodiversity

Non-bird biodiversity: Conservation targets in the area include (NBSAP, 2002): • Coastal Freshwater Marsh • Mangrove Forests • Chuuk Flying Fox • Estuaries • Low-elevation Broadleaf Forest



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Possibly to include habitat loss, hunting, and invasive species.


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Pata Island. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/03/2023.