NZ108
Charles Sound


Site description (2014 baseline):

Key biodiversity

IBA Trigger species: Fiordland Crested Penguin


Pressure/threats to key biodiversity

Human disturbance – No

Predation by alien species – Yes - Rats, possibly stoats, possibly possums.

Habitat loss or degradation – No
Contamination – No
Natural disaster – No
Other – No


Protected areas

Fiordland - National Park - 1278724ha - Protected area contains site



Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Charles Sound (New Zealand). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/charles-sound-iba-new-zealand on 25/11/2024.