Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2015 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year[s] of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor Penguin Aptenodytes forsteri | NT | breeding (2009) | 9,700 pairs | A4ii |
| A4iii Species group - seabirds | n/a | breeding (2009) | 9,700 pairs | A4iii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Amanda Bay, Ingrid Christensen Coast, Princess Elizabeth Land, East Antarctica | Antarctic Specially Protected Area (-) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Amanda Bay (Antarctica). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/amanda-bay-iba-antarctica on 18/12/2024.