Current view: Text account
Site description (2014 baseline):
Trigger species: Australasian Gannet
Besides the trigger species the following are likely to be breeding, resident or visitors to the island: Southern Black-backed Gull, White-fronted Tern, Mallard, Hedge Sparrow, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Yellowhammer, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, House Sparrow, Starling, Common Myna.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Human disturbance – Yes - Although Maori owned, and access controlled to some degree, visitors to the island may disturb birds in the gannet colony if approached too close.
Predation by alien species – Yes - Auckland Council together with the island’s owners undertake predator and pest management, however, re-invasion is a constant threat give the proximity of Aotea Great Barrier Island.
Habitat loss or degradation – No
Contamination – No
Natural disaster – No
Other - No
None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mahuki Island (New Zealand). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mahuki-island-iba-new-zealand on 03/12/2024.
