Data Zone
Country/territory: Australia
IBA criteria met: A1, A2, A3, A4ii (2009)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 3,830 hectares (38.30 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2020 | not assessed | high | very low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site summary
The Gidgegannup IBA supports at least 450 Baudin’s Black-Cockatoo in non-breeding season roost sites and associated habitat within foraging range of roost sites and small numbers of Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo in the non-breeding season. The IBA also supports five biome-restricted species.
Acknowledgements
Cheryl Gole (WWF-Australia and Birds Australia Western Australia) prepared the nomination. Kellie Mantle (Department of Environment and Conservation) provided mapping assistance. The Forest Cockatoos Recovery Team (Department of Environment and Conservation) provided input on thresholds for Baudin's Black-Cockatoo. Tony Kirkby and Ron Johnstone (Western Australian Museum) provided invaluable advice, support and data.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gidgegannup (Australia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gidgegannup-iba-australia on 22/12/2024.