Data Zone
Country/territory: United Arab Emirates
IBA criteria met: A1, A4, B3a, B3b (2017)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 3 hectares (0.03 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2017 | moderate | low | very low |
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Site description (2017 baseline)
Offshore islet near Dabiya.
Key biodiversity
There is a breeding colony of Socotra Cormorant on the island.
Acknowledgements
Site nominated by Shahid Bashir Khan (EAD).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Al Rafiq (United Arab Emirates). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/al-rafiq-iba-united-arab-emirates on 25/12/2024.