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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barau's Petrel Pterodroma baraui | EN | breeding (2009) | 938–1,500 birds | A1, A4ii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Indian Ocean, Western 39 - Marine (High Seas). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/indian-ocean-western-39--marine-iba-high-seas on 23/12/2024.