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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelie Penguin Pygoscelis adeliae | LC | breeding | 2010 | 40,000 breeding pairs | A4ii |
| South Polar Skua Catharacta maccormicki | LC | breeding | 2013-2014 | 140 breeding pairs | A4ii |
| A4iii Species group - seabirds | n/a | breeding | 2010-2014 | 40,140 breeding pairs | A4iii |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Caughley Beach, Cape Bird, Ross Island | Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) | 29 |
| 2017 | Ross Sea Region Marine Protected Area | Marine Protected Area (CCAMLR) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Caughley Beach, Cape Bird (Antarctica). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/caughley-beach-cape-bird-iba-antarctica on 28/11/2024.