Kangaroo Island


IBA Justification

The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2009 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
Blue-billed Duck Oxyura australis LC resident (1980–2007) 100–1,200 birds A1, A4i
Musk Duck Biziura lobata LC breeding (1980–2000) 300–2,000 birds A4i
Freckled Duck Stictonetta naevosa LC non-breeding (1980–2007) 2,800 birds A4i
Cape Barren Goose Cereopsis novaehollandiae LC resident (1980–2007) 300–600 birds A4i
Australian Shelduck Tadorna tadornoides LC resident (1980–2007) 3,000–6,000 birds A4i
Chestnut Teal Anas castanea LC resident (1980–2007) 3,000–6,000 birds A4i
Black-faced Cormorant Phalacrocorax fuscescens LC resident (1980–2007) 3,000–6,000 birds A4i
Bush Thick-knee Burhinus grallarius LC resident (1980–2008) 1,000–2,000 birds A1
Pied Oystercatcher Haematopus longirostris LC resident (1980–2007) 300–600 birds A4i
Banded Stilt Cladorhynchus leucocephalus LC non-breeding (1980–2007) 1,000–5,000 birds A4i
Hooded Plover Thinornis cucullatus VU resident (1980–2007) 150–200 birds A1, A4i
Pacific Gull Larus pacificus LC resident (1980–2007) 100–200 birds A4i
Fairy Tern Sternula nereis VU resident (1980–2008) 100–200 birds A1, A4i
Rock Parrot Neophema petrophila LC non-breeding (1980–2008) uncommon A3
Purple-gaped Honeyeater Lichenostomus cratitius LC resident (1980–2008) common A3
Western Whipbird Psophodes nigrogularis LC resident (1980–2007) 500–1,000 birds A1, A2, A3

IBA Conservation

Ideally the conservation status of the IBA will have been checked regularly since the site was first identified in 2009. The most recent assessment (2008) is shown below.

IBA conservation assessment
Year of assessment State Pressure Response
2008 not assessed high not assessed
Whole site assessed? State assessed by Accuracy of information
yes unset good

Pressure (threats to the trigger species and/or their habitats)
Threat Timing Scope Severity Result
Invasive and other problematic species and genes happe­ning now most of popul­ation/area (50–90%) slow decline (1–10% over 3 gener­ations) high
Natural system modifications happe­ning now most of popul­ation/area (50–90%) slow decline (1–10% over 3 gener­ations) high
Human intrusions and disturbance happe­ning now few indivi­duals/small area (<10%) slow decline (1–10% over 3 gener­ations) low
Residential and commercial development happe­ning now few indivi­duals/small area (<10%) slow decline (1–10% over 3 gener­ations) low

Response (conservation actions taken for the trigger species and/or their habitats)
Designation Planning Action Result
Not assessed Not assessed Not assessed not assessed

IBA Protection

Year Protected Area Designation (management category) % coverage of IBA
- Unnamed (No.HA1360) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
- Unnamed (No.HA1327) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1972 Mount Taylor Conservation Park (III) <1
1972 Beatrice Islet Conservation Park (Ia) <1
1972 Busby Islet Conservation Park (Ia) <1
1972 Seddon Conservation Park (III) <1
1974 Nepean Bay Conservation Park (III) <1
1983 Unnamed (No.HA20) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1983 Unnamed (No.HA25) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1983 Unnamed (No.HA24) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1984 Unnamed (No.HA43) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1984 Unnamed (No.HA45) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1986 Unnamed (No.HA91) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1986 Unnamed (No.HA100) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1986 Unnamed (No.HA82) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1987 Lathami Conservation Park (Ia) <1
1987 Unnamed (No.HA117) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1987 Unnamed (No.HA132) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1987 Beyeria Conservation Park (IV) <1
1988 Unnamed (No.HA145) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1988 Unnamed (No.HA163) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1988 Unnamed (No.HA179) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1988 Unnamed (No.HA146) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1988 Unnamed (No.HA151) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1988 Unnamed (No.HA205) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1988 Unnamed (No.HA207) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1988 Unnamed (No.HA212) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1989 Unnamed (No.HA221) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1989 Unnamed (No.HA241) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1989 Unnamed (No.HA228) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1989 Unnamed (No.HA235) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1989 Unnamed (No.HA217) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1989 Unnamed (No.HA251) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1989 Unnamed (No.HA288) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1989 Unnamed (No.HA290) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1989 Unnamed (No.HA294) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1989 Unnamed (No.HA252) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1989 Unnamed (No.HA278) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1990 Unnamed (No.HA388) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1990 Unnamed (No.HA328) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1990 Unnamed (No.HA362) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1990 Unnamed (No.HA431) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1990 Unnamed (No.HA375) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1990 Unnamed (No.HA343) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1990 Unnamed (No.HA424) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1990 Unnamed (No.HA379) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1990 Unnamed (No.HA331) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1990 Unnamed (No.HA392) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1990 Unnamed (No.HA425) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Kelly Hill Conservation Park (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA543) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA575) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA473) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA574) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA455) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA460) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA469) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA468) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA467) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA503) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA552) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA565) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA496) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA465) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA481) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1991 Unnamed (No.HA466) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park (Ia) 1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA670) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA661) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA641) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA719) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA728) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA654) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA657) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA629) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA617) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA596) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA650) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA614) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA600) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA652) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1992 Unnamed (No.HA643) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1993 Ravine des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area (Ib) 9
1993 Cape Bouguer Wilderness Protection Area (Ib) 1
1993 Vivonne Bay Conservation Park (Ia) <1
1993 Unnamed (No.HA854) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1993 Unnamed (No.HA792) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1993 Unnamed (No.HA1048) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1993 Unnamed (No.HA961) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1993 Unnamed (No.HA864) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1993 Unnamed (No.HA823) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1993 Unnamed (No.HA771) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1993 Unnamed (No.HA967) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1993 Unnamed (No.HA861) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1993 Unnamed (No.HA778) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1993 Unnamed (No.HA1037) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1993 Cape Gantheaume Wilderness Protection Area (Ib) 5
1994 Unnamed (No.HA974) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1994 Unnamed (No.HA907) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1994 Unnamed (No.HA873) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1994 Unnamed (No.HA906) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1994 Unnamed (No.HA879) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1994 Unnamed (No.HA891) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1994 Unnamed (No.HA947) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1994 Unnamed (No.HA935) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1994 Unnamed (No.HA941) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1994 Unnamed (No.HA895) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1995 Unnamed (No.HA993) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1995 Unnamed (No.HA978) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1996 Unnamed (No.HA1033) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1997 Unnamed (No.HA1072) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1999 Unnamed (No.HA1131) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1999 Unnamed (No.HA1132) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1999 Unnamed (No.HA1169) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
1999 Unnamed (No.HA66) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2001 Unnamed (No.HA1241) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2001 Unnamed (No.HA1240) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2001 Unnamed (No.HA1245) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2003 Unnamed (No.HA1149) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2003 Unnamed (No.HA1277) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2004 Unnamed (No.HA1302) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2004 Unnamed (No.HA1296) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2005 Unnamed (No.HA1346) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2006 Western River Wilderness Protection Area (Ib) 1
2006 Cape Torrens Wilderness Protection Area (Ib) <1
2006 Unnamed (No.HA1374) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2006 Unnamed (No.HA1358) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2006 Unnamed (No.HA1355) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2007 Unnamed (No.HA1392) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2007 Unnamed (No.HA1382) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2007 Unnamed (No.HA1399) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2007 Unnamed (No.HA1387) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2007 Unnamed (No.HA1396) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2007 Unnamed (No.HA1383) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2007 American River Aquatic Reserve (II) <1
2008 Unnamed (No.HA859) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2008 Unnamed (No.HA1411) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2008 Unnamed (No.HA1428) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2009 Encounter Marine Park (II) <1
2009 Unnamed (No.HA1447) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2009 Unnamed (No.HA1450) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2009 Western Kangaroo Island Marine Park (II) <1
2009 Encounter Marine Park (II) <1
2010 Seal Bay Conservation Park (VI) 1
2010 Dudley Conservation Park (Ia) <1
2010 Simpson Conservation Park (Ia) <1
2010 Unnamed (No.HA1471) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2011 Unnamed (No.HA1505) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2012 Unnamed (No.HA1504) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2013 Unnamed (No.HA1516) Heritage Agreement (III) <1
2014 Flinders Chase National Park (II) 7
2014 Parndana Conservation Park (III) <1
2014 Pelican Lagoon Conservation Park (Ia) <1
2014 Lashmar Conservation Park (III) <1
2014 Baudin Conservation Park (III) <1
2015 Lesueur Conservation Park (Ia) <1
2015 Cygnet Estuary Conservation Park (III) <1

Habitats

Habitat % of IBA Habitat detail
Artificial/Terrestrial major (>10) Improved grassland & pasture
Shrubland major (>10) Mallee shrublands & woodlands
Forest minor (<10) Other forests & woodlands
Wetlands (inland) minor (<10) Freshwater lakes & pools; Saline lakes

Land use

Land use % of IBA
nature conservation and research major (>10)
rangeland/pastureland major (>10)
tourism/recreation major (>10)
urban/industrial/transport minor (<10)

Land ownership
25% is protected in national and conservation parks and Wilderness Protection Areas; the remaining land is privately owned.

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kangaroo Island (Australia). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kangaroo-island-iba-australia on 23/12/2024.



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