Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2004 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridled Tern Onychoprion anaethetus | LC | breeding (1987–1998) | 5,000–8,000 individuals | A4i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | breeding (1987–1998) | min 6,700 breeding pairs | A4iii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Penghu County Mao Islet Seabird Refuge | 野生動物保護區 (IV) | 100 |
| 1997 | Penghu County Mao Islet | 野生動物重要棲息環境 (IV) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | major (>10) | |
| Marine Neritic | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cat Islet Seabird Refuge, Penghu County Refuge (Taiwan, China). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cat-islet-seabird-refuge-penghu-county-refuge-iba-taiwan-china on 14/01/2025.