Data Zone
Country/territory: United Arab Emirates
IBA criteria met: B2a (2017)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 40 hectares (0.40 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2017 | moderate | medium | very low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2017 baseline)
Inhabited, rocky island with tussock grass, joined by bar to sandy island (east). Scrubby cover. Small cliff line.
Key biodiversity
Important island for breeding Osprey in winter and White-cheeked Terns that breed in summer.
Acknowledgements
Data-sheet compiled by: Shahid Bashir Khan, Dr Salim Javed, Shakeel Ahmed (EAD).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Al Ushsh Island (United Arab Emirates). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/al-ushsh-island-iba-united-arab-emirates on 23/12/2024.