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 (2010–2011) | 51,215 breeding pairs | A4ii |
| Antarctic Petrel Thalassoica antarctica | LC | breeding (1986–1987) | 157,000–160,500 breeding pairs | A4ii |
| A4iii Species group - seabirds | n/a | breeding (1986–2011) | 211,715 breeding pairs | A4iii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Scullin and Murray Monoliths, Mac.Robertson Land | Antarctic Specially Protected Area (-) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Scullin Monolith / Murray Monolith (Antarctica). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/scullin-monolith--murray-monolith-iba-antarctica on 15/01/2025.