Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Pigeon Nesoenas mayeri | VU | resident (1998) | present | A1, A2 |
| Mascarene Swiftlet Aerodramus francicus | NT | resident (1998) | present | A1, A2 |
| Mauritius Kestrel Falco punctatus | EN | resident (1998) | present | A1, A2 |
| Echo Parakeet Alexandrinus eques | VU | resident (1998) | present | A1, A2 |
| Mauritius Cuckooshrike Lalage typica | VU | resident (1998) | present | A1, A2 |
| Mascarene Paradise-flycatcher Terpsiphone bourbonnensis | LC | resident (1998) | present | A2 |
| Mauritius Bulbul Hypsipetes olivaceus | VU | resident (1998) | present | A1, A2 |
| Mauritius Olive White-eye Zosterops chloronothos | CR | resident (1998) | present | A1, A2 |
| Mauritius Grey White-eye Zosterops mauritianus | LC | resident (1998) | present | A2 |
| Mauritius Fody Foudia rubra | EN | resident (1998) | present | A1, A2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Fouge Mountain Reserve | Natural Reserve (-) | - |
| 1977 | MaccabeeBel Ombre Biosphere Reserve | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 52 |
| 1994 | Black River Gorges | National Park (II) | 100 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Black River Gorges National Park and surrounding areas (Mauritius). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/black-river-gorges-national-park-and-surrounding-areas-iba-mauritius on 23/12/2024.