Ireland


State of the World's Birds - case studies

State: What we know about the changing state of birds
Response: What can be done to improve the status of birds

Key publications

References

  • Magee, E. and Coveney, J. (1995) Important Bird Areas (IBAs): threats and protection status. Monkstown: Irish Wildbird Conservancy.
  • European Commission (2014) National Summary for Article 12 2008-2012 Ireland

Ireland at a glance

Land area

70,273 km2

BirdLife Partner

BirdWatch Ireland

Species

Total number of birds 211
Globally threatened birds 12
Country endemics 0

Important Bird & Biodiversity Areas

Number of IBAs 105
Total IBA area 5,702 km2
IBA area as % of land area 8%

Endemic Bird Areas

Number of EBAs 0



Recommended Citation
BirdLife International (2024) Country profile: Ireland. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/country/ireland on 07/12/2024.