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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Helena Plover Charadrius sanctaehelenae | VU | breeding (1998–2014) | 11 birds | A1, A2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Jamestown Heritage Conservation Area | Other (-) | 32 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| military | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| not utilised | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Donkey Plain (St Helena (to UK)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/donkey-plain-iba-st-helena-(to-uk) on 27/12/2024.