The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2007 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:Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
---|---|---|---|
1957 | Bako | National Park (II) | 76 |
Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
---|---|---|
Forest | major (>10) | |
Marine Intertidal | major (>10) |
Land use | % of IBA |
---|---|
fisheries/aquaculture | - |
tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Bako-Buntal Bay (Malaysia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/bako-buntal-bay-iba-malaysia on 23/12/2024.