Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 1996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Bale Mountains | National Park (II) | 26 |
| 1973 | Bale | Controlled Hunting Area (VI) | 100 |
| 1973 | Bale | Wildlife Reserve (IV) | 18 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 68 | |
| Grassland | 27 | |
| Shrubland | 2 | |
| Forest | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| other | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Bale Mountains National Park (Ethiopia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/bale-mountains-national-park-iba-ethiopia on 23/12/2024.