Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seychelles Blue-pigeon Alectroenas pulcherrimus | LC | resident | 1999 | present | A2 |
| Seychelles Swiftlet Aerodramus elaphrus | VU | resident | 1999 | present | A1, A2 |
| Seychelles Scops-owl Otus insularis | CR | resident | 1999 | present | A1, A2 |
| Seychelles Kestrel Falco araeus | VU | resident | 1999 | present | A1, A2 |
| Seychelles Bulbul Hypsipetes crassirostris | LC | resident | 1999 | present | A2 |
| Seychelles White-eye Zosterops modestus | VU | resident | 2005 | 50 individuals | A1, A2 |
| Seychelles Sunbird Cinnyris dussumieri | LC | resident | 1999 | present | A2 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2001) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Morne Seychellois | National Park | 66 |
| 1979 | Port Launay | Marine National Park | <1 |
| 2004 | Port Launay Coastal Wetlands | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | <1 |
| 2010 | Mare Aux Cochons High altitude freshwater wetlands | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| water management | - |
| not utilised | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mahé highlands and surrounding areas (Seychelles). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mahé-highlands-and-surrounding-areas-iba-seychelles on 22/11/2024.