Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2008 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongan Fruit-dove Ptilinopus porphyraceus | LC | resident (1994–2004) | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A2 |
| Blue-crowned Lorikeet Vini australis | LC | resident (1994–2004) | < 50 individuals | A2 |
| Polynesian Triller Lalage maculosa | LC | resident (1994–2004) | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A2 |
| Polynesian Starling Aplonis tabuensis | LC | resident (1994–2004) | 2,500-9,999 individuals | A2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Huvalu Forest | Conservation Area (VI) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Huvalu and environs (Niue (to New Zealand)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/huvalu-and-environs-iba-niue-(to-new-zealand) on 09/01/2025.