Data Zone
Country/territory: United Arab Emirates
IBA criteria met: A1, B2a (2017)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 13 hectares (0.13 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2017 | poor | high | medium |
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Site description (2017 baseline)
The site comprises one main island and three small rocky outcrops that are nearby. The islands lie near Mirfa and are near to the main island of Salaha.
Key biodiversity
Important island for breeding Socotra Cormorant, Osprey in winter and Bridled terns and White-cheeked Terns that breed in summer.
Acknowledgements
Data-sheet compiled by: Shahid Bashir Khan, Dr Salim Javed, Shakeel Ahmed (EAD).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Salahah Island (United Arab Emirates). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/salahah-island-iba-united-arab-emirates on 25/12/2024.