Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2001 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mascarene Swiftlet Aerodramus francicus | NT | resident (1998) | present | A1, A2 |
| Barau's Petrel Pterodroma baraui | EN | breeding (-) | 1,000–1,500 pairs | A1, A4ii |
| Tropical Shearwater Puffinus bailloni | LC | breeding (-) | 300 pairs | A4ii |
| Mascarene Paradise-flycatcher Terpsiphone bourbonnensis | LC | resident (1998) | present | A2 |
| Reunion Bulbul Hypsipetes borbonicus | NT | resident (1998) | present | A2 |
| Reunion Olive White-eye Zosterops olivaceus | LC | resident (1998) | present | A2 |
| Reunion Grey White-eye Zosterops borbonicus | LC | resident (1998) | present | A2 |
| Reunion Stonechat Saxicola tectes | LC | resident (1998) | present | A2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Massif du Piton des Neiges | Biotope Protection Order (IV) | 21 |
| 2007 | Réunion [aire d'adhésion] | Parc national, aire d'adhésion (V) | 78 |
| 2010 | Pitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island | World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (UA) | 93 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| other | - |
| not utilised | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Grand Bénard - Tapcal (Réunion (to France)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/grand-bénard--tapcal-iba-réunion-(to-france) on 23/12/2024.