Data Zone
Country/territory: Kiribati
IBA Justification: A1, A4i, A4ii, A4iii (2012)
Area: 74 hectares (0.74 km2)
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2012 | not assessed | medium | high |
Site description (2007 baseline)
Rawaki is a low coral island surrounded by a raised beah crest with the interior of the island forming a saucer-like depression. Within the central depression there is a hyper-saline lake of around 20ha and a number of small fresh water pools.
Key biodiversity
An important seabird colony
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Rawaki (Phoenix Island) (Kiribati). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/rawaki-(phoenix-island)-iba-kiribati on 16/01/2025.