Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madagascar Teal Anas bernieri | EN | resident (1999) | present | A1, A2, A3 |
| Giant Coua Coua gigas | LC | resident (1999) | present | A3 |
| Coquerel's Coua Coua coquereli | LC | resident (1999) | present | A3 |
| Olive-capped Coua Coua olivaceiceps | LC | resident (1999) | present | A3 |
| Madagascar Crested Ibis Lophotibis cristata | VU | resident (1999) | present | A1 |
| Madagascar Sparrowhawk Accipiter madagascariensis | NT | resident (1999) | present | A1 |
| Henst's Goshawk Accipiter henstii | VU | resident (1999) | present | A1 |
| Archbold's Newtonia Newtonia archboldi | LC | resident (1999) | present | A2, A3 |
| Sickle-billed Vanga Falculea palliata | LC | resident (1999) | present | A3 |
| Subdesert Brush-warbler Nesillas lantzii | LC | resident (1999) | present | A2, A3 |
| Thamnornis Thamnornis chloropetoides | LC | resident (1999) | present | A2, A3 |
| Sakalava Weaver Ploceus sakalava | LC | resident (1999) | present | A3 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Kirindy | Forest Reserve (VI) | 5 |
| 1997 | Kirindy Mitea | National Park (II) | 33 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kirindy Mite National Park and extension (Madagascar). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kirindy-mite-national-park-and-extension-iba-madagascar on 23/12/2024.