Data Zone
Country/territory: Japan
IBA criteria met: A1, A4ii (2004)
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Area: 1 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2015 | favourable | medium | low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
Eboshijima is an islet composed of rocky reefs situated northwest of Itoshima peninsula in Fukuoka Prefecture. The islet is surrounded on all sides by cliffs, and flat places are limited only to the areas around lighthouse facilities. The flora of the islet is poor and only Carex oahuensis and others are seen on the upper part of the islet. There are no trees. In winter, Japanese Cormorants can be seen around the islets, however, very few resident birds occur here Japanese Murrelets breed in cracks on rock walls or in hollows where Carex oahuensis grows.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Eboshijima islet (Japan). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/eboshijima-islet-iba-japan on 22/11/2024.