Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2015 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | 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 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rookery Islands | Antarctic Specially Protected Area (Ia) | 96 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Rookery Islands (Antarctica). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/rookery-islands-iba-antarctica on 05/01/2025.