Data Zone
Country/territory: Cook Islands
IBA criteria met: A1, A2 (2010)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 2,690 hectares (26.90 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2018 | good | high | low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Key biodiversity
Rimatara Lorikeet (EN), Rarotonga Flycatcher (EN), Atiu Swiftlet (VU) and Cook Islands Fruit-dove (VU) are all resident on the island. Wintering site for Bristle-highed Curlew (VU).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Atiu (Cook Islands). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/atiu-iba-cook-islands on 22/12/2024.