Data Zone
Country/territory: Australia
IBA criteria met: A1, A2, A3 (2009)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 166,150 hectares (1,661.50 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2016 | not assessed | high | not assessed |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site summary
The IBA supports populations of the vulnerable Malleefowl, the restricted-range Short-tailed Grasswren (Gawler Ranges subspecies) and four species restricted to the mallee and south-west biome: Rufous Treecreeper, Blue-breasted Fairy-wren, Purple-gaped Honeyeater and Western Yellow Robin.
Acknowledgements
Graham Carpenter provided information on the grasswrens. Andrew Black and Keith Bellchambers provided comments on the nomination.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gawler Ranges (Australia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gawler-ranges-iba-australia on 22/12/2024.