Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Albatross Diomedea amsterdamensis | EN | non-breeding (-) | 23–26 birds | A1, A4ii |
| Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross Thalassarche carteri | EN | post-guard (2011) | 981–1,570 birds | A1, A4ii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Indian Ocean, Western 2 - Marine (High Seas). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/indian-ocean-western-2--marine-iba-high-seas on 26/12/2024.