Data Zone
Country/territory: Fiji
IBA criteria met: A1, A2, A4ii (2006)
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Area: 5,200 hectares (52.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2020 | good | very high | not assessed |
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Site summary
Gau is the only known breeding site of the Fiji Petrel. The nesting areas are presumed to be in the forested hills and mountains of the island interior. This same area also has the largest known population of Collared Petrels in Fiji and a number of endemic forest species.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gau Highlands (Fiji). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gau-highlands-iba-fiji on 23/12/2024.