Data Zone
Country/territory: United Arab Emirates
IBA criteria met: A1, A4, B2a, B3a, B3b (2017)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 200 hectares (2.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2017 | moderate | low | very low |
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Site description (2017 baseline)
Offshore island at the border with Qatar having limited naval personnel station permanently. Only a portion of the islands is built up whereas major proportion of the island is safe for breeding birds.
Key biodiversity
Very important island for breeding Socotra Cormorant, Sooty Gull and Osprey in winter. Large number of Lesser-crested Terns, Bridled terns and White-cheeked Terns breed in summer. It is also very important for migrating birds that use the island for rest and to refuel.
Acknowledgements
Data-sheet compiled by: Shahid Bashir Khan; Dr Salim Javed; Shakeel Ahmed (EAD).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Dayyinah Island (Diynah) (United Arab Emirates). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/dayyinah-island-(diynah)-iba-united-arab-emirates on 23/12/2024.