Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2009 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift Parrot Lathamus discolor | CR | non-breeding (1997–2007) | 100 birds | A1 |
| Regent Honeyeater Anthochaera phrygia | CR | non-breeding (1981–2007) | 26 birds | A1 |
Ideally the conservation status of the IBA will have been checked regularly since the site was first identified in 2009. The most recent assessment (2019) is shown below.
| IBA conservation assessment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | State | Pressure | Response |
| 2019 | good | high | low |
| Whole site assessed? | State assessed by | Accuracy of information | |
| no | habitat | medium | |
| State (condition of the trigger species' habitats) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat | Quantity (% remaining) | Quality (% carrying capacity) | Result |
| Forest | good (>90%) | good (>90%) | good |
| Pressure (threats to the trigger species and/or their habitats) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
| Climate change and severe weather | happening now | most of population/area (50–90%) | moderate decline (10–30% over 3 generations) | high |
| Invasive and other problematic species and genes | happening now | most of population/area (50–90%) | slow decline (1–10% over 3 generations) | high |
| Residential and commercial development | happening now | some of population/area (10–49%) | slow decline (1–10% over 3 generations) | medium |
| Natural system modifications | happening now | some of population/area (10–49%) | slow decline (1–10% over 3 generations) | medium |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | happening now | some of population/area (10–49%) | slow decline (1–10% over 3 generations) | medium |
| Transportation and service corridors | likely in short term (<4 years) | some of population/area (10–49%) | slow decline (1–10% over 3 generations) | medium |
| Pollution | happening now | few individuals/small area (<10%) | slow decline (1–10% over 3 generations) | low |
| Response (conservation actions taken for the trigger species and/or their habitats) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Planning | Action | Result |
| Most of area (50–90%) covered (including the most critical parts for important bird species) | A management plan exists, but it is out of date or not comprehensive | Some limited conservation initiatives are in place | low |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Pitt Town | Nature Reserve (Ia) | <1 |
| 1995 | Castlereagh | Nature Reserve (Ia) | 1 |
| 1996 | Scheyville | National Park (V) | 3 |
| 1998 | Penrith Lakes | Regional Park (V) | <1 |
| 1999 | Windsor Downs | Nature Reserve (Ia) | 1 |
| 2002 | Yellomundee | Regional Park (V) | <1 |
| 2006 | Agnes Banks | Nature Reserve (Ia) | <1 |
| 2011 | Wianamatta | Nature Reserve (Ia) | 1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Eucalypt open forests; Eucalypt woodlands |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | minor (<10) | Improved grassland & pasture |
| Wetlands (inland) | minor (<10) | Freshwater lakes & pools |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| urban/industrial/transport | major (>10) |
| tourism/recreation | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Richmond Woodlands (Australia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/richmond-woodlands-iba-australia on 26/12/2024.