Data Zone
Country/territory: Australia
Subnational region(s): South Australia
Justification: A1, A2, A3, A4i (2009)
Area: 268,419 hectares (2,684.19 km2)
| Conservation status of the site | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | not assessed | high | not assessed |
Site summary
The IBA supports populations of the near threatened Letter-winged Kite, the restricted-range Grey Grasswren and Eyrean Grasswren, and seven species which are restricted to the arid biome. The IBA also periodically supports large numbers of waterbirds when inundated, including more than 1% of the global populations of the congregatory Freckled Duck and Gull-billed Tern and breeding Royal Spoonbill.
Acknowledgements
Lynn Pedler and Andrew Black wrote the nomination. Roger Jaensch provided comments.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Goyder Lagoon (Australia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/goyder-lagoon-iba-australia on 03/01/2025.