Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2001 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:| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Kilwa | State Forest Reserve (-) | 1 |
| - | Ngarma North | Forest Reserve (-) | 19 |
| 1957 | Kitope | Forest Reserve (-) | 2 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 52 | |
| Shrubland | 46 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kilwa District Coastal Forests (Tanzania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kilwa-district-coastal-forests-iba-tanzania on 23/12/2024.