Data Zone
Country/territory: Samoa
IBA criteria met: A1, A2 (2010)
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Area: 4,759 hectares (47.59 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2010 | not assessed | medium | very low |
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Site description (2010 baseline)
This site covers the inland craters of Atua district on the eastern end of Upolu. The site includes the Afulilo Reservoir which was cleared for the hydro-electric dam. The site stretches from the Aleipata district where craters of Lanomoa and Luaofafine are located, to the inland craters adjacent to the Afulilo HEP dam.
Key biodiversity
The site has been surveyed on at least 3 occasions. All surveys identified high densities of pigeons and doves, including Tooth-billed Pigeon. Ma'o is also present while good numbers of both Samoan Flycatcher and Samoan Triller have been recorded on the site.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Eastern Upolu Craters (Samoa). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/eastern-upolu-craters-iba-samoa on 22/12/2024.