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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentoo Penguin Pygoscelis papua | LC | breeding (2005–2006) | 4,635 pairs | A4ii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Ardley Island | Antarctic Special Protection Area (Ia) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ardley Island, King George Island (Antarctica). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ardley-island-king-george-island-iba-antarctica on 23/12/2024.