Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanuatu Kingfisher Todiramphus farquhari | NT | resident | 2012 | present | A1, A2 |
| Grey-eared Honeyeater Lichmera incana | LC | resident | 2012 | present | A2 |
| Fan-tailed Gerygone Gerygone flavolateralis | LC | resident | 2012 | present | A2 |
| Vanuatu White-eye Zosterops flavifrons | LC | resident | 2012 | present | A2 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2014) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Lasenuwi | Forest Conservation Area | 6 |
| - | Uri Marine Park | Forest Conservation Area | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Neck of Malakula - Crab Bay (Vanuatu). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/neck-of-malakula--crab-bay-iba-vanuatu on 23/11/2024.