Country/territory: Cook Islands
IBA criteria met: A1, A2 (2010)
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Area: 2,690 ha
IBA conservation status | |||
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Year of assessment (most recent) | Threat (pressure) | Condition (state) | Action (response) |
2018 | high | favourable | low |
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Key biodiversity
Rimatara Lorikeet (EN), Rarotonga Flycatcher (EN), Atiu Swiftlet (VU) and Cook Islands Fruit-dove (VU) are all resident on the island. Wintering site for Bristle-highed Curlew (VU).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Atiu. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/23659 on 03/06/2023.