Data Zone
Country/territory: South Africa
IBA criteria met: A1, A2, A3, A4i, A4iii (1998)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 34,130 hectares (341.30 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2014 | moderate | medium | high |
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Site summary
De Hoop Nature Reserve is situated near the southern tip of the African continent and comprises a unique diversity of natural habitats and at least 260 bird species have been recorded at the reserve; 97 are waterbirds, primarily dependent on the Ramsar-designated De Hoop Vlei. The vlei on average supports over 8 000 birds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: De Hoop Nature Reserve (South Africa). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/de-hoop-nature-reserve-iba-south-africa on 23/12/2024.