Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2015 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelp Gull Larus dominicanus | LC | breeding | 2009 | 1,884 breeding pairs | A4i |
| Antarctic Tern Sterna vittata | LC | breeding | 1965 | 1,760 breeding pairs | A4i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2015) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Byers Peninsula | Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) | 73 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Byers Peninsula, Livingston Island (Antarctica). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/byers-peninsula-livingston-island-iba-antarctica on 23/11/2024.