Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of
assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
IBA Monitoring
Most recent IBA monitoring assessment
Year of assessment
Threat score (pressure)
Condition score (state)
Action score (response)
2007
high
favourable
low
Was the whole site covered?
Yes
State assessed by
Population
Accuracy of information
good
Threats to the site (pressure)
Threat Level 1
Threat Level 2
Timing
Scope
Severity
Result
Climate change and severe weather
habitat shifting and alteration
happening now
whole area/population (>90%)
slow but significant deterioration
high
Condition of key/trigger populations (state)
Scientific
Common
TargetPop
ActualPop
Units
Remaining
Result
Cepphus grylle
Black Guillemot
425
819
individuals
100
favourable
Conservation actions taken at site (response)
Conservation Designation
Management Planning
Conservation Action
Result
Whole area of site (>90%) covered by appropriate conservation designation
A management plan exists but it is out of date or not comprehensive
Very little or no conservation action taking place
low
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For further information about the habitat classification please click here.
Land use
Land-use
Extent (% of site)
agriculture
-
For further information about the land use classification please click here.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Monach Islands. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 27/03/2023.
