Current view: Text account
Site description (2017 baseline):
Site location and context
Extensive inter-tidal mudflats near Abu Dhabi city that has mangrove stands.
Important area for breeding and wintering Greater Flamingo and resident Western Reef Heron. A very important site for wintering waterbirds (notably Bar-tailed Godwit), Osprey and birds of prey like Marsh harrier.
Other biodiversity: Occasional Hawksbill turtle.
Inter-tidal mudflats with mangrove that is protected for nature conservation.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Illegal fishing and trespassing.
Conservation responses/actions for key biodiversity
Bul Syayeef Marine Protected Area.
Data-sheet compiled by: Shahid Bashir Khan, Dr Salim Javed, Shakeel Ahmed (EAD).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Abu Al Sayayif (United Arab Emirates). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/abu-al-sayayif-iba-united-arab-emirates on 23/12/2024.
