Data Zone
Country/territory: Australia
IBA criteria met: A1, A4i (2009)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 1,859 hectares (18.59 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2020 | good | medium | high |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site summary
The IBA supports important breeding populations of the vulnerable Fairy Tern, more than 1% of the world non-breeding population of Banded Stilt on a regular basis, and regionally-important numbers of Wedge-tailed Shearwater and Red-necked Stint.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to Andrew Burbidge for writing the nomination and Sue Mather for her assistance.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Rottnest Island (Australia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/rottnest-island-iba-australia on 23/12/2024.