Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2015 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelie Penguin Pygoscelis adeliae | LC | breeding | 2011 | 43,989 breeding pairs | A4ii |
| A4iii Species group - seabirds | n/a | breeding | 2011 | 43,989 breeding pairs | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2015) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rookery Islands | Antarctic Specially Protected Area | 96 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Rookery Islands (Antarctica). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/rookery-islands-iba-antarctica on 28/11/2024.