Data Zone
Country/territory: South Africa
IBA criteria met: A4i (1998)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 24,200 hectares (242.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2013 | very poor | high | very low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site summary
The Berg River wetland IBA covers an area of approximately 6 621 ha and is located 140 km north of Cape Town. From its source, the river flows through the towns of Paarl and Wellington before arching west, meeting the Atlantic Ocean at Laaiplek. Since 1975, approximately 250 bird species have been recorded on and adjacent to the Lower Berg River; 127 of which are waterbirds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Berg River Estuary (South Africa). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/berg-river-estuary-iba-south-africa on 23/12/2024.