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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Kundelungu | Parc National (II) | 100 |
| 2017 | Bassin de la Lufira | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance (II) | 94 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 36 | |
| Forest | 31 | |
| Grassland | 29 | |
| Wetlands (inland) | 2 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kundelungu National Park (Congo, The Democratic Republic of the). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kundelungu-national-park-iba-congo-the-democratic-republic-of-the on 23/12/2024.