Data Zone
Country/territory: South Africa
IBA criteria met: A1 (1998)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 1,280 hectares (12.80 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2013 | moderate | high | high |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site summary
Located c. 18 km due south of Underberg, the major feature of the IBA is the Ingwangwana River. The floodplain is fairly flat and narrow, rising up gently from the south bank to a series of low hills. Whitewinged Flufftail Sarothrura ayresi, African Marsh Harrier Circus ranivorus, Grey Crowned Crane Balearica regulorum and Wattled Crane Bugeranus carunculatus have been recorded in the area.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Greater Ingwangwana River (South Africa). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/greater-ingwangwana-river-iba-south-africa on 23/12/2024.