Data Zone
Country/territory: South Africa
IBA criteria met: A1, A2 (1998)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 20,390 hectares (203.90 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2013 | poor | high | high |
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Site summary
The site is located 30 km southeast of Pongola town. The western section of the reserve is underlain by basalt of the Umfolozi River Formation. Up to two-thirds of the site consists of an artificial impoundment, depending upon water level. The Pongola River feeds the dam. The dam and associated wetlands are important for many wetland-dependent birds. Pink-backed Pelican Pelecanus rufescens have bred here in the past.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Phongolo Nature Reserve (South Africa). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/phongolo-nature-reserve-iba-south-africa on 23/12/2024.