NZ107
George Sound


Site description (2014 baseline):

Key biodiversity

IBA Trigger species: Fiordland Crested Penguin




Pressure/threats to key biodiversity

Human disturbance – No

Predation by alien species – Yes - Rats, possibly stoats, possibly possums

Habitat loss or degradation – No
Contamination – No
Natural disaster – No
Other – No


Protected areas

Fiordland - National Park - Protected area contains site



Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: George Sound. Downloaded from http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/george-sound-iba-new-zealand on 22/09/2023.