Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4iii Species group - seabirds | n/a | breeding (2012–2013) | 15,000 pairs | A4iii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Clark Peninsula | Antarctic Specially Protected Area (Ia) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Clark Peninsula (Antarctica). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/clark-peninsula-iba-antarctica on 28/12/2024.