Hadiboh estuaries of Hadiboh, Sheck and Sirhan (Socotra)


Site description (2014 baseline):

Site location and context
Comprises Hadiboh, Sheck and Sirhan estuaries

Habitat and land use
Three palm-fringed estuaries on the edge of the capital with permanent water. An important demonstration site for education – showing people birds, as close views can be obtained of most birds.

Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Road and ribbon development, pollution from waste poured into the feed wadis; human disturbance.


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Hadiboh estuaries of Hadiboh, Sheck and Sirhan (Socotra) (Yemen). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/hadiboh-estuaries-of-hadiboh-sheck-and-sirhan-(socotra)-iba-yemen on 27/12/2024.