Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Polar Skua Catharacta maccormicki | LC | breeding (2009–2013) | 50 pairs | A4ii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Litchfield Island | Specially Protected Area (Ia) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Litchfield Island (Antarctica). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/litchfield-island-iba-antarctica on 23/12/2024.