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Site description (2007 baseline):

The Polle Island IBA includes an area of freshwater swamp, part of which is listed as a potential conservation area in the FSM NBSAP (2002). Engbring et al. (1990) writes that these wetlands are important for migrating birds as well.

Non-bird biodiversity: Conservation targets in the area include (NBSAP, 2002): • Coastal Freshwater Marsh • Chuuk Flying Fox • Low-elevation Broadleaf Forest

Satellite imagery shows that development surrounds the area, thus habitat loss from agriculture and development may pose a threat. Hunting may also pose a threat.

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Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Polle Island (Micronesia, Federated States of). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/polle-island-iba-micronesia-federated-states-of on 25/11/2024.