Data Zone
Country/territory: United Arab Emirates
IBA criteria met: B2a (2017)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 600 hectares (6.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2017 | moderate | medium | low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2017 baseline)
The site lies in Dubai, in Alkhawaneej area.
Key biodiversity
A total of 102 bird species are recorded. During winters Crested Honey Buzzard, Greater Spotted Eagle, Shikra, and Western Marsh Harrier use the area.
Acknowledgements
Fact-sheet compiled by Junid Nazeer Shah, Esmat Elfaki, Mohammed Elhassan (Dubai Municipality).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mushrif Park (United Arab Emirates). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mushrif-park-iba-united-arab-emirates on 24/12/2024.