Data Zone
Country/territory: Kiribati
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i, A4ii, A4iii (2012)
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Area: 699 hectares (6.99 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2012 | not assessed | high | very low |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
This large atoll consists of 39 islets, most of which are flat and densely vegetated.
Key biodiversity
The island supports a substantial, mixed species, seabird colony with a high numbers of breeding sooty terns. in addition the island holds important numbers of bristle-thighed curlew during the northern winter.
Non-bird biodiversity: There is a substantial population of coconut crabs, numbers estimates at 2,200 individuals. Small numbers of green turtles may use the island as a nesting area.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Millenium (Caroline) Island (Kiribati). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/millenium-(caroline)-island-iba-kiribati on 23/12/2024.