Country/territory: New Zealand
IBA Criteria met: A1, A4ii (2014)
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Area: 279 ha
Key biodiversity
IBA Trigger species: Fiordland Crested Penguin
Besides the trigger species the following species are confirmed or likely to be breeding: Paradise Shelduck, Variable Oystercatcher, Southern Black-backed Gull, Red-billed Gull, White-fronted Tern, NZ Pigeon, NZ Pipit, Grey Warbler, South Island Fantail, South Island Tomtit, Silvereye, Bellbird, Tui, Hedge Sparrow, Blackbird, Chaffinch, Gold-finch, Redpoll.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Cascade. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 05/02/2023.