Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbled Duck Marmaronetta angustirostris | NT | winter (-) | 500–600 birds | A1, A4i |
| Red-knobbed Coot Fulica cristata | LC | resident (-) | 25 pairs | A4i |
| Red-knobbed Coot Fulica cristata | LC | winter (-) | 1,000 birds | A4i |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Dwiyate Domaine Royale | Other Area (-) | 100 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Dwiyate (Morocco). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/dwiyate-iba-morocco on 23/12/2024.