Data Zone
Country/territory: Australia
IBA criteria met: A2, A4i (2009)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 10,323 hectares (103.23 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | not assessed | low | not assessed |
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Site summary
The IBA regularly supports more than 1% of the global populations of Red-necked Stint and Sharp-tailed Sandpiper. It also supports a population of the restricted-range (endemic) Dusky Gerygone. The IBA formerly supported much greater numbers of a range of shorebirds.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Chris Hassell as compiler of the nomination.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Port Hedland Saltworks (Australia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/port-hedland-saltworks-iba-australia on 23/12/2024.