Data Zone
Country/territory: United Arab Emirates
IBA criteria met: A4, B2a, B3a (2017)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 282 hectares (2.82 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2017 | moderate | low | medium |
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Site description (2017 baseline)
This offshore site (near Kafai) comprises two large islands and one small island in close proximity to each other.
Key biodiversity
Important island for breeding Osprey in winter and Lesser Crested Tern, Bridled Terns and White-cheeked Terns that breed in summer.
Acknowledgements
Data-sheet compiled by: Shahid Bashir Khan, Dr Salim Javed, Shakeel Ahmed (EAD).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Muhaimat Island (United Arab Emirates). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/muhaimat-island-iba-united-arab-emirates on 23/12/2024.